Money Martin

Money Martin

Money Martin

For hundreds of thousands Americans, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has become a day on, not a day off. Initiated in Congress in 1994, the Martin Luther King Day of Service builds on Dr. King’s legacy of service to others by giving back to the community in his honor. People build homes for Habitat for Humanity, paint murals, pack lunches for the homeless, read to children, and engage in hundreds activities designed to give back to the community.

Economic Uncertainty and Financial Literacy

During this time of economic challenges, one way to help children to move beyond adult fears of economic uncertainty is by encouraging them to think ahead to their own futures. This is especially true for populations that have traditionally been underserved by the financial system. Helping children to make the connection between educational attainment, fiscal responsibility, and achieving their life goals is an important strategy for ending the cycle of poverty in struggling communities.