I want to thank you for your involvement and support of Junior Achievement of South Florida. With your support, Junior Achievement continues to play a pivotal role in educating our young people about their personal finances. No JA program better demonstrates the great impact we have, than JA Finance Park™. Middle school students from around the region travel to JA Finance Park to take on an adult life situation and plan a monthly budget. At the end of their grueling but fun day, students leave feeling empowered, excited, engaged in their education, and equipped to take on the many financial challenges life hands them.

Each of you, in your own way, has demonstrated passionate support and leadership for this great organization. In today's turbulent times, we need to express our appreciation for your great work. I hope you will share this message with others. Again, thank you for your support and leadership - you are making a difference!

Sincerely,

Melissa Aiello
President

I encourage businesses, parents, and educators to champion initiatives that create the standards and infrastructure to ensure financial literacy of our children and to support grassroots organizations, such as Junior Achievement, which partner with our educators to provide financial education to our schools. The turmoil in our financial markets clearly demonstrates the need to take decisive action today. It's a sound investment in our children's futures.