SIFE

A non-profit student organization that focuses on community service through utilizing classroom knowledge to help build success skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business ethics, and market economic knowledge. Points For A Purpose is a part of the TSU SIFE organization and being run as a separate program.

 

Points for a Purpose

The way the program works:  Points are issued and designed to mimic our monetary system to help shelter/transition home residents learn to earn, manage, and spend money wisely.

How to earn	Redeem for
Completing self-improvement classes	Gift certificates
Finding and keeping a job	Business etiquette & attire
Volunteer activities	Hobby classes
Resume building & interviewing skills	Golf
GED classes	Bike repair
Computer training	Scrap booking
Nutrition	Cooking classes

Goals:  To strengthen community ties and awareness of the programs, get students involved in the community, and help the residents achieve personal and financial success after they have finished their program.