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Mission Statement
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative is dedicated to empowering underserved communities with culturally responsive financial education and global experiences to end generational poverty.
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UPCOMING Events
401 Gives FLY Fundraiser April 1-2
Financial Literacy Month April 1-30
Rhode Island Stock Pitch Competition April 11
4th Annual FLY Awards Gala April 30
Background Since 2017, The FLY Initiative has been driven by a simple belief: every student deserves access to high-quality financial literacy education, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.
Our culturally responsive curriculum, certified personal finance educators, and hands-on experiential learning come together to create a learning experience unlike any other in the state.
Through this work, the FLY program empowers students to build lifelong financial well-being— and discover pathways to break the cycle of generational poverty.
BRAG LINES The FLY Initiative is the first and only all-inclusive personal finance program in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York.
We deliver a comprehensive financial literacy program through a ten-module, semester-long curriculum designed specifically for under-resourced communities.
With partnerships across more than 150 community and academic organizations, FLY is poised to reach over 8,500 people in 2026.
Pay It Forward Join us in fostering a legacy of financial empowerment!
By supporting the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative, you’ re not just investing in education; you’ re igniting a ripple effect of prosperity.
Pay if forward by enabling young minds to grasp the gold standard of financial knowledge— a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Your contribution today shapes brighter financial futures for generations to come.
THE FINANCIAL LITERACY YOUTH( FLY) INITIATIVE
225 Dyer St. 3rd Floor Providence, RI 02903 401-406-4330 Info @ flyinitiative. org FLYInitiative. org
Marcy Reyes Founder & CEO
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