Empower teens like Angela today
November 17, 2025
“I want to learn how to manage money, budget, and save, to help both my mom and myself. My mom sometimes struggles to make ends meet because she does so much on her own for me. I hope this program helps me, because I want to return the favor and take her under my wing one day, just like she’s always done for me.”
That’s what Angela Taylor, a senior at South Division High School, shared when she signed up for the Money Coach program this fall. Angela calls her mom her best friend, and together they’re navigating the final stretch of high school. With graduation just months away, Angela feels the weight of adult responsibilities and she knows money will shape every decision she makes.
The problem? No one has ever taught her how to manage it. Your gift can change that.
This is why your support matters so much.
When the Money Coach program was announced in her classroom, Angela didn’t think she’d be chosen. “So many kids rushed to the back of the room to sign up,”she said. “I thought there was no way I would get picked.”
That moment shows just how much students like Angela want this kind of support and how limited spaces can be. Your gift today ensures that when a teen raises their hand for help, we don’t have to turn them away.
Because of you, Angela will have a mentor by her side for eleven weeks this fall. She’ll learn to budget, to save, to use credit wisely, and to set goals she can achieve. She’ll practice making financial decisions in a safe environment, with a coach to guide her every step of the way.
Can you picture Angela with her mentor, building her first budget? Imagine the relief she’ll feel knowing she has a plan, and the pride of realizing she really can do this, and one day reach her dream of caring for her mother.
That kind of transformation is possible because of donors like you.
Your generosity turns a teenager’s uncertainty into confidence. It equips young people with skills they’ll use every day of their lives. It helps them avoid debt, prepare for emergencies, and share what they’ve learned with their families, creating a ripple effect of stability and hope.
Angela is determined to succeed. She doesn’t just want to build a strong future for herself; she wants to make her mom and grandmother proud. And with your help, she’ll have the tools to do it.
“My mom and grandma have always had high expectations for me. It’s like a lifestyle at this point. I just can’t fail.”
Will you make a gift today to give Angela and teens like her the chance to thrive?
Every student who participates in Money Coach leaves knowing how to make smart choices about money. They leave believing they can build the future they dream about. But none of it can happen without you.
Please send your gift today to ensure that every eager student who signs up has the chance to participate without being turned away.
With gratitude,
Brenda Campbell
President & CEO, SecureFutures
P.S. This year our goal is for 486 students to complete the Money Coach program – the most in our history. Your gift today ensures more teens get the chance to build lasting financial stability for themselves and their families.