About Us
Virginia Jump$tart is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization representing more than 40 individuals and organizations in business, government, association/nonprofit and education who have joined together to improve the financial literacy and financial wellness of Virginians.
Virginia Jump$tart Coalition’s goals:
- Contribute resources to the national Jump$tart clearinghouse. This clearinghouse is composed of personal financial resources, statewide bureau of contacts and speakers available for training and information on personal financial literacy.
- Serve as a resource for the state legislature to assess the effectiveness of pertinent legislation.
- Build awareness of the need of and support for personal finance education.
The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1995, the coalition includes more than 100 national partners and a network of 51 state affiliates that share a commitment to #afinlitfuture and to working collaboratively toward common goals.