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Renew Your Virginia Jump$tart Coalition Membership for 2009 or Become a New Member!
Current members: as a valued member of the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, please accept our gratitude for your dedication to our organization and mission. Given the current economic climate, we can't express enough how much we appreciate your support and how critical financial literacy has become for Virginians and all Americans.
For potential new members: please consider joining the Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy and join your peers from across the Commonwealth to work together to increase financial literacy.
It's time to renew your membership for 2009 or join Virginia Jump$tart. Your Virginia Jump$tart membership ensures that you belong to the premier organization in Virginia dedicated to improving the financial literacy of our youth and all citizens in the Commonwealth. Virginia Jump$tart is a volunteer-driven nonprofit and its only through a strong, flourishing membership and our continued collaboration that we can succeed in meeting our goals, which include:
Renewing your membership is simple! Complete the Virginia Jump$tart membership form for existing members or the membership form for new members. Write your dues check made payable to Virginia Jump$tart Coalition ($30 individual and $60 organization). Mail your form and dues check to Virginia Jump$tart Coalition, P.O. Box 4620, Glen Allen, VA 23058 by January 31, 2009.
2008 Virginia Financial Literacy Summit is HUGE success!
The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition held the 2008 Virginia Financial Literacy Summit on October 14, 2008 at the Richmond Marriott Hotel downtown. In its fourth year, the event was a huge success with more than 300 attendees. The theme for this year's Summit was "Jump$tart Your Financial Literacy Toolbox" -- with the goal to equip participants with financial literacy tools to help them and others succeed. Click here to download the agenda and materials from the event!
A special thank you to our 2008 supporters: Wachovia Foundation, Capital One, Citigroup, Virginia Society of CPAs and its Educational Foundation, Virginia Credit Union League, Virginia Credit Union Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation and State Department Federal Credit Union.
Virginia Jump$tart Coalition Wins "2008 State Coalition of the Year" National Award
The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition was honored by the national Jump$tart Coalition for its financial education efforts across the Commonwealth, being named the "2008 State Coalition of the Year." The award was presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 9, recognizing the financial literacy contributions of individuals, organizations and legislators across the nation. Virginia Jump$tart would like to congratulate and thank our numerous members and supporters for all your efforts that have contributed to our success! For more information, view the press release for the award in the "Press Room" section of the Web site.
Virginia's High School Seniors Receive Failing Score in Financial Literacy
2008 Jump$tart Survey Examines Money Management Knowledge
The 2008 Jump$tart Coalition Survey of Financial Literacy Among High School Students reveals that Virginia seniors still know little about savings, debt, credit cards, retirement and other personal finance basics. On average, Virginia students answered 48% of the questions correctly, down from 55% in 2006, and still a failing grade based upon the typical scale used by schools. Visit our Press Room and Downloads section of our Web site for more information on Virginia students and national scores.
The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their Web site at www.jumpstart.org.
