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Our commitment to provide hands-on youth financial education motivates us to find new ways to reach young people, especially those that need this type of education most of all!
Youth can access Money Matters classes online, for free, and can earn $10 into a Young Americans Bank account. Since these classes went virtual in June, 233 youth have participated. With more than 19,000 current account holders, we hope to reach even more as our staff continues to develop new topics.
Virtual Programs allowed 152 youth to experience a hands-on lesson in personal finance, global economics, and entrepreneurship over the summer. Drawing youth from beyond our state meant that young people from New York, Arizona, and Florida could participate in this type of education without traveling to Colorado! We have plans to continue these Programs this fall, and we are so fortunate that donor support will continue to provide scholarships for any student in need.
Despite a global pandemic, countless participants and supporters have enabled this vital education to continue. We are deeply grateful, and we invite you learn more about this important work!
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Young Americans Center for Financial Education has named this year’s top youth businesses in Colorado! Congratulations to each and every applicant, and especially to the following nine finalists:
6-11 years old:
- Olaf’s Cookies – Julia Doolittle (age 9)
- Snacks for Dollars – Seth Huntley (8)
- Tuff’s Chickens – Tuff Glasmann (7)
12-15 years old
- Evan Hoing Woodworking – Evan Hoing (13)
- Sewing with Smiles – Maile McManis (13)
- Simply Denver Soap Co – Hannah Doolittle (12)
16-21 years old
- Cardbound – Leonard Shearer (17)
- Mountainside Lifestyle – Colin Patterson (17), Rowan Steger (17), and Carter Galyardt (17)
- The Teen Entrepreneur – Shouken Lopez (17)
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"I Wish I Had This Growing Up!"
Daniels Scholar Interns share their summer with Young Americans Center
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Young Americans Bank
Update on Opening a New Account
To protect both your family’s safety as well as that of our employees, Young Americans Bank is currently accepting new saving and checking account applications only through the mail. As we remain committed to providing quality banking and financial education, please contact the Bank at 303-321-2265 to receive an application and schedule an appointment to walk through the process.
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Young Americans Bank has new Passbooks ready!
Stop by any of our three locations on Saturday, August 22 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to pick up your 2020-2021 Passbook along with a goody bag of treats. Then, bring your Passbook with you when you do your banking to earn extra prizes!
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Meet a Mentor: Bob and Judi Newman
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Long-time supporters of Young Americans Center for Financial Education’s hands-on programs, Bob and Judi now have the unique and exciting opportunity to guide an up-and-coming young entrepreneur as Presenting Mentors for the 2020 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars. “We’ve gotten where we are because of the mentors we had,” said Judi in a recent interview. Bob added, “It’s wonderful to be able to cultivate the next generation. We need to keep small businesses alive—the ultimate American dream.”
Learn more about these retired business leaders and pillars of the Denver community on our blog.
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Q&A: From Children's Hospital Colorado
Back-to-School Safety During the Coronavirus
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Parenting is hard, and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic is even harder. So to help prepare your family for the school year, Young Americans Center sponsor Children's Hospital Colorado rounded up experts to address frequently asked questions from real parents – all focused on keeping precious little minds and bodies healthy.
Read the list of questions and answers on the Children's Hospital Colorado blog.
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Sponsor Spotlight:
Filling the Investment Knowledge Gap with Cambiar Investors
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