PORTLAND, Ore., July 2, 2013—Financial Beginnings, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides free financial education programs, announces grants received during the 2nd quarter of 2013 and a successful fundraising campaign which raised $20,000 in 20 days.
2nd Quarter Grant Awards
$20,000 from the Credit Association of the Pacific Northwest for Financial Beginnings’ Financial Foundations high school and young adult financial education program.
$15,000 from The Standard Charitable Foundation for Financial Beginnings’ Financial Footings elementary financial education program.
$13,400 from Meyer Memorial Trust for technology upgrades to increase volunteer capabilities.
$20,000 in 20 days
Financial Beginnings was faced with the challenge of raising $20,000 in 20 days in order to reach its fundraising goal for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Financial Beginnings was able to reach the goal of $20,000 in just 15 days thanks to contributions from volunteers, supporters and sizable contributions from Country Financial- $10,000, HomeStreet Bank- $5,000 and Unitus Community Credit Union- $1,800.
Financial Beginnings offers all of its programs free of charge and relies on the generosity of its supporters to cover program costs. The $20,000 raised in this most recent campaign will provide 1,111 youth with Financial Beginnings’ financial literacy programs.
About Financial Beginnings
Formed in 2005 and based in Portland, OR, Financial Beginnings is a nonprofit organization that provides free financial education programs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Financial Beginnings’ largest program educates youth and young adults in the basics of personal finance through visits to schools or community groups. Financial Beginnings’ courses incorporate all aspects of personal finance to provide individuals the foundation needed to make informed financial decisions. More information is available at www.financialbeginnings.org.
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