DALLAS, July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Populus Financial Group, Inc.
(Populus) volunteers taught 697 students at J.O. Davis Elementary
School in Irving, Texas about
financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. The
Populus charitable‐giving program, the ACE Community Fund, also
made an annual corporate donation of $15,000 to Junior Achievement.
Junior Achievement believes every student deserves the
opportunity to unlock their full potential. Through their
volunteer-led programs, students learn the basic concepts of
business and economics and how education is relevant to the
workplace. This hands-on approach to education sparks innovation
and creativity, enabling young minds to thrive in today's
society.
"We at Junior Achievement of Dallas are deeply grateful for the significant
impact Populus has made since our partnership began in 2006," said
Chris LaTurno, President & CEO
for Junior Achievement of Dallas.
"Their unwavering support has inspired countless students to think
and dream bigger. Populus' dedication, demonstrated through their
volunteer efforts and investments into the community, reflects
their genuine passion for empowering students and shaping their
futures. We are truly thankful for their continued commitment and
the lasting legacy they help create each year."
Populus Financial Group has partnered with Junior Achievement
since 2006, donating over $536,000.
This year, Junior Achievement awarded Populus the Corporate Impact
Award. This recognition celebrates the company's outstanding
contribution to the community. By supporting Junior Achievement,
Populus is committed to supporting education and empowering young
minds.
"Junior Achievement holds a special place in my heart," said
Melissa Bruner, CIO & Senior
Vice President for Populus Financial Group and Junior Achievement
of Dallas Board Member. "Not only
is it special to see the children light up to have guests in their
classroom, but it is also special to know that you have such a
large and lasting impact on these young individuals. The skills
that the children learn and the experiences they create are
memorable and special to them. I am proud to support Junior
Achievement and work with the organization to build and invest in
our youth."
The Populus charitable giving program, the ACE Community Fund,
is committed to empowering organizations that help children,
provide education, and promote financial literacy in the
communities we serve. Since its inception in 2004, the ACE
Community Fund has donated more than $18
million to organizations across the nation.
About Populus Financial Group, Inc.
Populus Financial Group™ provides financial services through its
family of brands including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa®
Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account® and Porte®. Populus Financial
Group delivers a broad range of financial products and services
including short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing,
money transfers, bill payments and money orders. Visit
PopulusFinancial.com for more information.
About Junior Achievement of Dallas
Junior Achievement (JA) of Dallas, a nonprofit organization, inspires and
prepares at-risk youth to succeed in a global economy through
volunteer-delivered K-12 curriculum. JA students are
introduced to the elements of successful business start-ups,
hands-on budgeting simulations, learn need and want differences,
plus many more everyday financial skills. Established in
Dallas in 1954, JA of Dallas has updated curriculum and is more
relevant today than ever with over 1,300 volunteers impacting over
122,000 Dallas area students this
year. JA volunteers help students dream big and reach their
potential so that they have the power to be financially wise and
career-ready young adults.
Contact:
Lauren Windsor
Public Affairs Manager
Populus Financial Group, Inc.
972-550-5161
lwindsor@populusfinancial.com
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