The world is a big place – and even bigger when you’re in middle school. International Towne allows students to run the world (16 countries), helping them put into perspective important concepts such as tariffs, supply and demand, and the cultures, languages, and foods of other countries. Each country has clothing specific to that region that students wear along with artifacts they can learn about as well. Not only …
Going to the grocery store, your options of popcorn flavors are pretty dismal: butter, unbuttered, maybe caramel (if you’re lucky). Seventeen-year-old entrepreneur Promesse stepped up to provide the good stuff, creating Pop It!, a not-your-typical popcorn business. Pop It! sells uniquely flavored popcorn such as Oreo, M&M, and even taco – flavors one would dream of finding at the store. …
It’s January, and while New Year’s resolutions are top of mind, here’s some thoughts on thoughtful financial planning for your family and for our community’s future. Being wise about money is for every person at every age. Setting a good example is one of the ways we can pass along values of thrift and giving back to our children, grandchildren, …
A new school year means a new crew on the Youth Advisory Board! The 2019-2020 Youth Advisory Board members have been chosen and have all ready kicked this year off with their first meeting Saturday, August 17. The 18 Board Members that make up this years’ board come from all over the Denver metro area and bring with them a …
This is the time of the year when the Spark Change program has the most impact on the community. This program provides a hands-on experience in philanthropy as students collect change to donate to nonprofits of their choice. Starting in the fall, student leaders spend time researching and making some tough decisions. They need to decide who they want to …
What if you could give the chance at a life-time of financial self-sufficiency to a child for $40? Daniella is 20 and living on the financial edge in Denver. She did some right things: finished high school, works two jobs and helps her struggling family pay their rent. What she didn’t get was a financial education. She doesn’t use a …
Thank you to all the wonderful donors who give children the gift of financial literacy. Special thanks to those who took time out from your busy schedules to meet with us and share your thoughts. Here’s some of the top questions you’ve had for us this year. Would you like to meet, but couldn’t fit it in? Please call Jody …
– Bivianan, Send-a-School scholarship Young AmeriTowne student If you want to advance the financial literacy of young people, Young Americans Center for Financial education is a great investment of your charitable dollars. Here are six ways you can have confidence you’ve put your gift where it can really impact kids. Programs are growing–even the ones like Young AmeriTowne that …
If you were 10 years old, and your family had no money for “extras,” what would be the best news ever? How about a scholarship to the summer camp of your dreams! For 52 deserving students, the answer is “Yes! There’s a place for you at Jr. Money Matters, Girls Can, Be Your Own Boss, …” In fact, every camp, …
