As part of its ongoing efforts to help consumers gain the skills they need to be financially successful,Experian(R), the information services company, recently awarded USD350,000 in grant funds to six nonprofit organizations.
The funds will be used to champion financial literacy, math and economic education and will support services that help families in crisis rebuild their financial lives.
Experian awarded funds to the following organizations:
-LifeSmarts: an educational competition, sponsored by the National Consumers League, for middle and high school students that develops their financial literacy and consumer knowledge
-Jump$tart Coalition(R) for Personal Financial Literacy: encourages curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial-management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience.
-Junior Achievement of Orange County: educates children in grades K-12 about how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers.
-The MIND Research Institute: helps children in grades K-12 reach their academic and career potential through a unique and highly effective math education process.
Mercy House: provides a unique system of dignified housing alternatives, supportive services and education programs that help combat homelessness.
-Allen Community Outreach: provides human services programs and core life skills classes for the cities of Allen, Fairview and Lucas in Collin County, Texas.
“Financial education is a key component in helping consumers achieve self-sufficiency, ensuring that they have bright and productive futures,” says Maxine Sweet, vice president of education for Experian. “Supporting financial literacy initiatives enables Experian to put the power of knowledge directly into consumers’ hands.”
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