Ways to Participate in Jump$tart
There are many ways that organizations and individuals can become involved with Jump$tart Oregon:
Become a partner with the Coalition!
If you or your organization are actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy among youth, we invite you to partner with us. For more information on becoming a partner, please contact Melody Thompson, Co-President, at 971 645 7230 or email melody@financialbeginnings.org.
Support the Coalition!
The Oregon Jump$tart Coalition is an all-volunteer, charitable 501(c) 3, not-for-profit organization and as such, we rely on the generous support and contributions from organizations that believe in our mission. The Coalition welcomes monetary contributions and in-kind support. For more information on making a donation to Jump$tart Oregon, please contact Melody Thompson, Co-President, at 971 645 7230 or email melody@financialbeginnings.org.
Make a difference locally!
Organizations and individuals can make a great impact at the local level. Here are ways that you can make a difference:
• Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations and support by joining our Speakers Bureau. Look to the Resources section of the website or contact Melody Thompson, Co-President, at 503-546-5035 or email melody@financialbeginnings.org.
• Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, search our local resources listed on this website or the national Clearinghouse according to your grade and subject matter at http://www.jumpstart.org/search.cfm
• Education Policy Makers: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school's curriculum and teachers’ professional development programs. Remember, too, that you need not reinvent the wheel. Jump$tart Oregon and the National Jump$tart Coalition can help you identify successful models. For more information, contact Melody Thompson, Co-President, at 503-546-5035 or email melody@financialbeginnings.org, the national office at info@jumpstart.org or call 1-888-45EDUCATE.
• Parents: Begin teaching your child about personal finance at a young age and continue to reinforce these concepts. Visit the Resources on this website and the national Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance matters. Encourage your local schools and teachers to incorporate money and personal finance concepts into their curriculums.
Jump$tart Supporters
The Oregon Jump$tart Coalition gratefully acknowledges and thanks all organizations and individuals for their generous in-kind and monetary support of Oregon Jump$tart activities. Information on supporting individuals and organizations will soon be added to this website.
Join Jump$tart Now
Joining Jump$tart Oregon is easy, contact us and we will get back to you with information on how to become a member of JumpStart Oregon. Contact: Melody Thompson- melody@financialbeginnings.org
Jump$tart Oregon Coalition
971 645 7230
7327 SW Barnes Rd. #213
Portland OR 97225-6119