Best Practices in Youth Financial Literacy
The Richard Myles Johnson Foundation strives to be a primary resource for credit unions seeking information and advice about pursuing youth financial literacy programs. Each year, numerous programs and projects are submitted for the annual Beacon Award, which recognizes individuals, credit unions, and other organizations making a difference in their communities with outreach efforts focused on financial literacy. Some of the best examples focusing on youth financial literacy are available here. Please click on the links below to see the program information.

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2006 Beacon Award Winners
ByDesign - Financial Firsts Youth Financial Education Program
American First Credit Union - Education at Heart

2006 Beacon Award Finalists
Norton Community Credit Union
Orange County’s Credit Union

2005 Beacon Award Winner
Cal Poly FCU – Financial Education Workshops for College Students

2005 Beacon Award Finalists
CU-PIE – Youth Financial Literacy Presentations
Educational Employees CU – Financial Literacy Curriculum Library

2004 Beacon Award Winner
Sweetwater Union High School District – Independent City Financial Education Program

2004 Beacon Award Finalists
San Mateo Credit Union – BizWorld Foundation
Educational ECU – Financial Literacy Program
Financial Partners CU – ROP Program
Telesis Community CU – It’s a Habit!
Kern Schools CU – The A Team
Norton Community CU – Money Talks
Boulder Dam CU – MyDAS Youth Financial Education Program