This week I had the chance to interview my mom. I was surprised on how much I learned about her. You would think that you know everything about a person who you live with and converse with everyday. I asked her questions related to handling money. It's now clear to me that my mom is a huge saver. She doesn't like spending money on things she doesn't need, knowing she could save that money for something she could possibly need later on. I agree with her 100%. Who knows, what if one day there is an emergency and need financial aid. It is good that you have some money saved up ready for the occasion.

Week 4

For the past few weeks, my team and I have researched many nonprofit organizations in
San Diego that helps children with special needs in various aspects. I find it easier to evaluate them by reading their mission statement and analyzing how the manage and distribute their money. I must admit that at times I find it hard to pick just one due to the fact that all have great goals. But other than that, I find this method to be very effective.

Week 3
 

My team and I have researched an organization called The Help Group. It was founded in 1975, and is a very innovative nonprofit organization in the United States that's mission is to help children with special needs such as autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems.

 

What I've seemed to notice is that it is very important to look at the numbers of an organization before making an investment because we want to know how well they manage their money and for what.