LAURA Compliant Residential Services
MoneyWise Youth Program
Financial Literacy for Kids & Teens
Building Financial Confidence for the Future
Our flagship program, the MoneyWise Youth Program, is proudly hosted at the Green Pines Apartments in Houston, Texas, every Wednesday from 3 to 5 PM. This engaging initiative provides youth ages 10-18 with the tools and knowledge they need to build strong financial habits. Through interactive activities, participants gain hands-on experience in budgeting, saving, and making informed financial decisions, setting them up for a lifetime of responsible money management.
The MoneyWise Youth Program is a financial literacy initiative designed for youth ages 10-18. It equips participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in budgeting, saving, and understanding basic financial principles, preparing them for responsible money management as adults.
Program Objectives
1. Teach kids and teens the fundamentals of budgeting and saving.
2. Provide tools to develop healthy money habits early in life.
3. Build confidence in managing financial decisions through interactive, age-appropriate activities.
Celebrating the Success of the MoneyWise Youth Program!
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our first MoneyWise Youth Program at Green Pines Apartments! This impactful initiative was designed to equip young minds with essential financial literacy skills, helping them build a strong foundation for a brighter future.
Throughout the program, our youth actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences, exploring financial concepts in an interactive and empowering way. Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring! To recognize their hard work and commitment, each participant who completed the program received a Certificate of Completion and was celebrated with a special pizza party.
A highlight of the event was the presence of Ms. Ashley Royston, Retail Center Manager at PrimeWay Federal Credit Union in Houston. Her invaluable support, dedication, and commitment to youth financial education made this program even more impactful. We extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. Royston for her generosity and unwavering belief in the mission of MoneyWise.
We also want to express our sincere appreciation to the management and staff at Green Pines Apartments for allowing us to bring this program to life through their Residential Service Portfolio program. Their partnership and support have been instrumental in creating a meaningful and lasting impact within the community.
Above all, congratulations to all the incredible youth who participated! Watching them learn, grow, and develop financial confidence has been a rewarding experience. This is just the beginning of their journey toward financial empowerment, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this program—we look forward to continuing our mission of financial literacy and empowerment for the next generation!
Support the Future of Financial Literacy – Help Us Expand MoneyWise!
The MoneyWise Youth Program has already made a profound impact, equipping young minds with essential financial literacy skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Our pilot program was a tremendous success, and we are eager to expand our reach to an additional seven low-income apartment communities in Houston—but we need your help to make it happen.
By donating or purchasing items from our Walmart Spark MoneyWise Program registry, you are directly investing in the future of these children. Your support allows us to:
✅ Provide after-school snacks and drinks to keep students fueled and focused during learning sessions.
✅ Develop and distribute branded educational materials, including workbooks, coloring books, and interactive money games to make financial learning fun and engaging.
✅ Fund the completion and launch of our MoneyWise app, bringing financial education to life with interactive tools, games, and resources designed to reinforce real-world money skills.
Your generosity is more than just a donation—it’s an investment in empowering the next generation with the knowledge and confidence they need to break the cycle of financial hardship. With your support, we can ensure hundreds of children gain access to life-changing financial education, equipping them with the skills to build brighter, more financially secure futures.
💡 Every dollar counts. Every purchase makes a difference. Join us in expanding this critical program and creating lasting impact in communities that need it most.
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📢 Give today and be a part of the movement to create financially empowered youth!
LAURA Compliant Residential Services
Fresh Bites Youth Program
Growing the Future, One Seed at a Time
Empowering Youth Through Urban Gardening
Imagine a world where every child has the knowledge and confidence to grow their own food, even in the smallest of spaces. Fresh Bites is more than just a gardening program—it’s a movement that teaches young minds the power of sustainability, responsibility, and self-sufficiency. We believe that by equipping youth with these essential skills, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier, brighter future.
Our Mission: Fresh Bites is an innovative, hands-on gardening program designed to teach youth in urban communities how to grow fresh, nutritious food right where they live. Through an engaging 8-week curriculum, students learn about plant life cycles, sustainable gardening, and responsible food production, culminating in the proud moment when they take home their very own thriving tomato plant.
Why Fresh Bites Matters:
Food Security: Many children in underserved communities lack access to fresh, healthy foods. Fresh Bites empowers them with the ability to grow their own.
Education & STEM Learning: Gardening is a fun, hands-on way to introduce science, environmental studies, and responsibility.
Community Impact: By fostering a love for gardening, we’re building a generation that values sustainability and self-reliance.
Health & Wellness: Studies show that gardening reduces stress and increases physical activity—important benefits for growing minds and bodies.
Our Impact at Green Pines Apartments, Houston
This is our second LAURA-Compliant Residential Services Program at Green Pines Apartments, where we continue to provide enriching, hands-on learning opportunities for youth. Fresh Bites is more than an after-school activity; it’s a life-changing experience that gives children the tools to create a healthier future for themselves and their families.
We Need Your Support!
While we are excited about the success of Fresh Bites, we need your help to make this program even better. Funding is essential to provide:
Healthy snacks & drinks for students after school, ensuring they are fueled for learning.
Program materials including soil, seeds, pots, and educational resources to support hands-on learning.
Certificate of Completion Ceremony & Celebration to recognize and reward our young gardeners for their hard work and dedication.
Ways to Support Fresh Bites:
🌱 Make a Donation: Every contribution helps us expand our reach and impact more young lives. 🌱 Sponsor a Student: Your sponsorship will provide a child with the tools and resources to complete the Fresh Bites program. 🌱 Partner With Us: If you’re a business or organization that shares our vision, let’s collaborate to grow something incredible together.
Your support is not just a donation—it’s an investment in the future of our children and our community. Together, we can cultivate knowledge, inspire change, and grow a generation of young leaders who understand the value of sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Join us in making a difference—one seed at a time.
Power to the People:
A Civic Engagement Initiative
Program Overview
The Power to the People initiative is designed to educate, empower, and mobilize community members—especially young people and underserved populations—to actively participate in democracy. Through a series of virtual workshops, panel discussions, and digital action campaigns, we will ensure that more voices are heard and represented at every level of government.
Key Program Components
1️⃣ Civic Education & Voter Empowerment (Virtual Workshops & Resources)
- “Know Your Rights” Series – Educate participants on voter rights, the impact of local elections, and how policies affect their daily lives.
- “How to Vote & Why It Matters” Sessions – Explain voter registration, mail-in ballots, early voting, and election day participation.
2️⃣ Digital Engagement & Social Media Advocacy
- Create a social media campaign using infographics, videos, and personal stories to spread awareness about voting and civic action.
- Launch a #MyVoteMyPower Challenge, encouraging participants to share why voting matters to them.
3️⃣ Community Action & Grassroots Mobilization
- Host virtual town halls with local leaders, elected officials, and activists to discuss community concerns.
4️⃣ Voter Registration & GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Initiatives
- Provide a “One-Click Voter Registration Hub” with state-specific voter registration links.
Why This Matters & How You Can Help
With voter suppression laws on the rise, our voices and votes matter now more than ever. This program ensures that our communities stay informed, engaged, and empowered to drive meaningful change.
🗳 Join us in making an impact!
Driven to Succeed:
Box Truck Entrepreneurship
Program Overview
This development program empowers youth and adults to explore entrepreneurship by teaching them the fundamentals of starting and operating a box truck business.
Delivered by the Florida Young Foundation, this program combines hands-on learning with industry insights, equipping participants with the tools they need to succeed in logistics and transportation.
Key Goals:
● Teach participants the basics of business operations specific to the box truck industry.
● Develop financial literacy and business planning skills.
● Instill leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.