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Why FLY The Financial Literacy Youth FLY Initiative addresses the issues of disparities in financial literacy resources cultural inequities and family engagement challenges through a culturally responsive financial literacy program Grounded in the value of experiential learning the program features a holistic multi generational approach to financial wellness and understanding financial literacy concepts Mission The Financial Literacy Youth FLY Initiative is dedicated to empowering underserved and underrepresented youth with culturally responsive financial education and global experiences to end generational poverty Vision Here at The FLY Initiative it is our vision to improve the quality of life of underserved and underrepresented communities by empowering youth with knowledge skills and experience needed to ensure financial stability and socioeconomic well being for generations to come History The FLY Initiative was founded in 2017 by Marcy Reyes Marcy saw that financial education did not exist for low income students and knew that FLY could make a difference in their lives She also knew from personal experience that more families need to talk about finances Under Marcy s leadership FLY has supported more than 2 300 students in Rhode Island to achieve financial literacy 1

Addressing Significant Need One of the main reasons for poverty is inequality Systematic hindrances leave specific groups without resources and opportunities to increase their financial status Education has been proven to help eradicate poverty and create possibilities for advancement For example according to the US Census Bureau about 11 4 of the population in Rhode Island lives in poverty The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative addresses the issues of poverty by providing financial literacy resources to communities that need them the most The FLY initiative is important to me because usually in school we re taught about things that probably won t help us long term but we re not taught about things financial I can help other people in the community with the education that I get from the FLY program FLY student 2

HOW IT WORKS With hopes of ending Generational Poverty FLY Initiative has successfully serviced over 2 300 students in the state of Rhode Island Based on three pillars on the Theory of Change the program entwines experiential learning culturally responsive education and community engagement towards educating youth to becoming financially responsible young adults With a 10 module curriculum experts and active community members map out everything from career plans to college counseling and investing FLY s programming is delivered through diverse educators and tailored curriculum that supplements existing courses for students enrolled at academic partner institutions and is sustained through specialized events or sessions that are catered to student needs and taught by community experts FLY s programming is delivered in person though hybrid and virtual models have been implemented in relevant situations They re teaching us that the money you get you have to use it smart in order to succeed FLY student 3

PROGRAM MODEL CURRICULUM The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative uses a culturally responsive financial literacy program grounded in the value of experiential learning It encourages a hands on approach using milestone projects that cover ten critical financial literacy topics allowing students to implement the knowledge they have learned via real world experiences In addition it delivers a holistic multi generational process to financial wellness and familiarity with financial literacy concepts Participants benefit from the program alongside their communities families and future children families I decided to join the FLY program because I feel like I wasn t really financially educated but being in this program will help me in my future when it comes to college and when it comes to savings FLY student 4

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS THE NEXT PHASE FOR FLY SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS A gift to the FLY Initiative can have a transformative impact on programming To reach more students the organization requires resources to cover the costs of curriculum books human capital investment accounts as well as expenses associated with field trips for students to experience the professional fields of finance accounting and banking Consider giving at whatever level is meaningful to you Every dollar makes a difference towards changing a student s life By committing only 42 a month you can cover the cost of a FLY education for one student in an academic year LEND A HELPING HAND The FLY Initiative is a community based organization at its core and its mission to provide financial literacy education with an intergenerational impact relies on the partnership of volunteers To increase the number of students that FLY impacts compassionate volunteers are required Volunteers can help by offering their expertise to various workshops and acting as ambassadors for the organization within the community 5

HOW DO WE GET THERE To successfully reach FLY Initiatives goal of 7000 students and national expansion the number to reach is 2 5M 2 5M 80 of the current budget goes directly into funding the program while the remainder covers operational cost In fact 500 per student is what it takes to run this program It is worth every penny 2026 2025 With a 3 year campaign to raise 2 5 Million FLY Initiative will be able to implement the staff No Description needed to service the increase in students 2024 By 2026 6

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT A gift of 500 supports one student to receive a FLY education Feel inspired to give Scan this QR code to donate online through PayPal or debit credit card DONATE TODAY Checks can also be mailed to The FLY Initiative 10 Davol Square Suite 100 Providence RI 02903 As a 501 c 3 all donations to FLY are tax deductible Donations to The FLY Initiative support holistic programming that promotes equity and inclusion in financial literacy throughout communities of Rhode Island and New York Together we can empower youth to end generational poverty 7

MAKING THE NEWS FLY Initiative and its founder Marcy Reyes have been featured on the Rhode Show The Providence Business News and other news outlets The goal is to further gain exposure and become a nationwide resource Fly Initiative has recently partnered with the Harlem Children s Zone working with 9th and 10th graders as an after school service To hear more from FLY s Founder CEO click here FINANCIAL LITERACY YOUTH INITIATIVE SEEKS EQUITY IN EDUCATION FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM LED BY RIC ALUM SEEKS TO LIFT UNDERSERVED OUT OF POVERTY Everyone deserves a shot at financial security Marcy Reyes Founder RIC 12 8

You Can Make a Difference Your support is important to our work at The FLY Initiative There are many ways you can contribute towards our causes and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission in education Opportunities Educators Board of Directors Volunteer Coordinators Marketing Strategists Get in touch with the FLY Initiative to learn more about the work and how you can get involved www flyinitiative org 10 Davol Square Suite 100 Providence Rhode Island 02903 USA 401 406 4330 info flyinitiative org FOLLOW US 9