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There are many ways that organizations or individuals can become involved with Virginia Jump$tart.

Join the Coalition! If your organization or you as an individual are actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy, we invite you to become a member.

Support the Coalition! The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, non-profit organization. As such, in-kind donations such as the printing of promotional materials or hosting of meetings and events are greatly appreciated. The Coalition also welcomes monetary contributions. Please contact shday@vcu.edu to learn more about ways you can support Virginia Jump$tart.

Make a difference locally! Organizations and individuals can make a great impact at the local level. Here are just a few ways that you can make a difference:

  • Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations or teacher support.
  • Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, visit the Jump$tart Clearinghouse and search according to your grade and subject matter.
  • School Administrators: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school’s curriculum and teacher professional development programs.
  • Parents: Visit the Jump$tart Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance.