Helping Kids Get Smart
About Money Newsletter
May/June 2012
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Get Ready for Summer...and Cast Your Vote!
Summertime is almost here.  With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, families are planning their outdoor activities and kids are anxiously counting down the last few days of school.  So, we've included some ideas for kids to flex their entrepreneurial skills and earn a little money, plus where they can give back to others.  Also, we need your VOTES!  We've entered the Mission: Small Business grant program, but need 250 votes by June 30 to be considered for this grant to help us expand our mission.  See details below on how you can help us to reach more kids and their families to get smart about money!
Cast your VOTE by June 30th 

Money Savvy Generation has tossed our hat into the ring for a small business grant from Chase Bank and Living Social.  In order for our application to be considered, we first need 250 votes of support on the program website. If you are interested in helping us to expand our mission to help more kids learn the basics of personal finance, please cast your vote of support today!

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Here's how to cast your vote: 
  • Click on the Mission Small Business logo on the right
  • Click "Log in and Support" in the bottom right
  • Sign in through Facebook.
  • Under the "VOTE LOCAL!" heading, enter "Money Savvy" under business name and click the blue "Search" button.
  •  When Money Savvy Generation shows up, click the blue "Support" button to the right. Thanks for your support!
Money as You Grow - New Site for FamiliesMoneyAsYouGrowlogo 
This month the White House introduced the Money As You Grow site to help families begin a dialogue about money and teach kids important lessons about savings, making choices and avoiding debt. The site was created by the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability and our Money Savvy Kids curriculum was one of the 12 sources used to help build this new resource.  Try out this site and send us your comments via email (info@msgen.com).
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Cast Your Vote!
New Site for Families
Odd Jobs Entrepreneur
Put the "Do" in Donate
Upcoming Events
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Odd Jobs Entrepreneur
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With the job market still tight for adults, many teens are being squeezed out of work as well. In fact, many of the traditional teen jobs are being filled with overqualified adults looking for additional income. To find a job, kids need to play to their strong hand and become entrepreneurs. Teach your child how to sell themselves and the services they can offer first.  Click here for a few tips and some job ideas. 

 For more tips visit our  Blog

Put the "Do" in Donate - Help a Food Bank This Summer  FeedingAmericalogo 

As the school year ends, so does the free and reduced lunch programs they offer to their students.  Many families turn to local food banks to help fill the gap when school is not in session. Visit feedingamerica.org to find a local food pantry or how your family can help others in need this Summer. Put the "Do" in Donate today.

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