The $44 bottle of shampoo

Congratulations, 2019 Difference Makers!

Every year, we honor one individual volunteer and one corporate partner who have made a powerful impact in the lives of teens and the work of SecureFutures. Read more about this year's winners, who were recognized this week at our Annual Kickoff, in the two stories below!

2019 Lloyd Levin

Difference Maker Organization:

Godfrey & Kahn

2019 Lloyd Levin

Difference Maker Individual:

Dion Saffold

"Knowing that there’s a need for financial literacy,

especially in the African American community – I want to give back as often as I can, so they can see someone

who looks like them, who’s been where they’ve been.”

Dion Saffold

2019 Lloyd Levin Difference Maker

Welcome, new Board and Advisory Council members!

As our new program year begins, we are delighted to welcome

new leadership!

New members of the SecureFutures Board of Directors:

Jackie Darr

Racon Capital

Sandy Dunst

MGIC

Irina Kwiatkowska

Associated Bank

New member of the

SecureFutures Advisory Council:

Dave Frieder

US Bank

The importance of mistakes

In this month's blog post, SecureFutures CEO Brenda Campbell tells the story of a $44 bottle of shampoo, and why she hopes our Money Coach teens make some mistakes.

Support teen financial literacy through United Way!

The United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County does tremendous work in our local community, and your workplace may be one of many that participates in their annual campaign. This is your opportunity to support vital financial literacy programming by designating SecureFutures as the recipient of your campaign contribution! Just fill out your pledge card with our name, address, and EIN number under "optional designated contribution."

Name: SecureFutures

Address: 710 N Plankinton Ave Ste 1400, Milwaukee, WI 53203

EIN #: 205203533

If you have questions, contact Development Director Annmarie Baumgartner at (414) 310-5915 or annmarie@securefutures.org.

Thank you, corporate and foundation partners!

We are honored to count Anon Charitable Trust, the Ralph Evinrude Foundation, and WE Energies among our corporate and foundation supporters. Thank you for investing back into the community by supporting teen financial literacy!

Upcoming Volunteer Training Opportunities

We have several volunteer training dates coming up for both Money Sense and Money Path. Increase your impact on teens in the classroom by volunteering for both programs!

Webinars

• Tuesday, Oct 1st Money Path

• Tuesday, Oct 15th Money Sense

(experienced volunteers only)

• Wednesday, Nov 6th Money Sense

In Person Training Events

• Monday, Oct 7th Money Sense

Location: Center St. Library

• Thursday, Oct 10th Money Sense

Location: Mitchell St. Library

To register for these trainings, access our Volunteer Log In and select your preferred event on the Training Calendar. Contact Volunteer Manager Kathy Weinberg-Kinsey at (414) 310-5917 or kathy@securefutures.org to learn more, or visit our website for current volunteer opportunities.

Donate Today!

Visit our website!

SecureFutures

710 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 1400

Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414) 273-8101

Your support fuels a financial empowerment movement across our community. Thank you!

There are dozens of incredible companies, foundations and individuals who make our teen financial empowerment mission possible. Along with spotlights of those supporters in this newsletter,

you can check out the full list here .