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Financial Literacy First!
720-843-9152

7350 E. Progress Place, Ste. 100-Greenwood Village, CO 80111-720-329-2999

Our Mission Is Your Benefit:

We are a nonprofit charity dedicated to educating individuals, including disadvantaged youth, so that they can make better life decisions. As a member-supported organization, we do this through programs such as Financial IQ Classes, Power Hours, and supporting students with scholarships. 

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What Financial Literacy First Offers

Carla Vaughn, Executive Director & Founder

Carla shares a few words about the mission and purpose of Financial Literacy First.

Abe Fitzsimmons Talks About His Experience

Abe shares his passion for financial education of our youth and adults.

Empower Young Minds

Schools, Churches, Community Groups

Schools, Churches, Community Groups

Schools, Churches, Community Groups

FREE 4-Week Courses

Our organization is currently offer a few select schools, churches or organizations our Basics 101: Budgeting, Savings & Credit class and 2 more of your choice.

FREE 4-Week Program

Class Information

Schools, Churches, Community Groups

Schools, Churches, Community Groups

Class offerings

Find out more classes that are in person and by zoom.  We offer individual and group Financial IQ and Power Hour classes. We have already served more than 1,890 students.

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Upcoming Events

Schools, Churches, Community Groups

Monthly Events

Financial Literacy First hosts monthly events to engage our community with financial education.  These events are often held on Saturdays and include both lunch and fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Scholarship Fundraiser

Scholarships

Financial Literacy First offers $1,000-$3,000 to qualified, eligible, enrolled students in college, trade or vocational schools.

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Volunteering & Membership

Donations Support Our Community

You can donate to help our scholarship fund and programming costs which helps our community.

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Volunteering & Membership

Volunteering & Membership

Volunteers & Members Are Our Lifeblood

If you are interested in volunteering your time or teaching skills, join our team.  Don't want to volunteer but enjoy some perks of membership? Find out more!

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OVERVIEW

BASICS 101: Budgeting, Savings & Understanding Credit

If you have teenager that is 16 or older and you really want to help them get a handle on how the world works so they can adult, this is the class for them.  We teach them how to budget, save and understand what it takes to establish and keep good credit.  These basic tools are taught by the Dave Ramsey book, online lessons/discussions and apps.


This is our foundational class, more classes can be found on the "CLASS" tab.  Register online.

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Our Instructors

All of our instructors are lay teachers who have had or are currently working in various financial disciplines.  All are degreed and/or certified in finance, accounting, real estate, investments or credit repair.  

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Investing Back Into the Community - Scholarships Available

We don't just teach your kids about money but invest in their futures too.  When your student successfully completes the Basics 101 they are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in scholarship funds once they have completed their first semester of higher education [other conditions apply].


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Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Yes it is.  We are a nonprofit, public charity with a 501c3 active status.  Any donation or funds contributed for any classes is fully tax deductible.  You will receive a letter recognizing your contribution at the end of the year.


If you miss an event we regret we cannot refund your event fee if there was one. 


All classes are on line [zoom] unless noted otherwise.  We will give you a credit for the class(es) missed, just reach out at least 24 hours prior.


Scholarship awardees are required to be currently enrolled in a post high school institution such as a trade or vocation school, college or a university, submit an application, have an interview with the Board of Directors and have completed Financial IQ classes in the last 12 months or our Basics 101 class in the last 6 months [from the date of application].  Simply send us a request by email or the Contact Us page to request an application.  If approved, we will apply from $1,000 to $3,000 directly to the school on behalf of the scholarship awardee.  


No.  We allow up to 2 children [under the age of 18]  in the same family for the one price.  Additional children will require an additional fee.  Exclusion applies for the Basics 101 class, no discount is offered and only one participant per registration form.


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7350 E. Progress Place, Ste. 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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