Funding the Future, a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, presents an innovative solution to the growing financial literacy issue across the United States by teaching financial literacy to students - at no cost to schools! Inspiring young people with lessons of financial discipline is a tall order. Funding the Future utilizes an innovative and powerful tool to engage youth - live performances by celebrity musical artists. By using the raw, undeniable energy of a live concert performance, these interactive, high-energy shows integrate original music, multimedia visuals, and a proven written curriculum with an integral testimony of the artists’ life stories, dreams, trials, and successes to provide young adults valuable lessons in: • Creating a financial savings and investment plan • Managing the rise in expenses as income increases • Avoiding unnecessary debt • Pitfalls of predatory lending and payday loans • Debunking the myth and hype of overnight success • Importance of self-reliance • A positive influence of education and community mentors • Following your passion These vital lessons equip young people to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives, and give them the discipline and confidence to make their own dreams realities. Since 2013, Funding the Future has grown into a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) serving more than 150,000 students in 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. See and Hear for yourself (video links): 2016 Fall Financial Literacy Tour: https://youtu.be/mzeXhac8Sek Collier County Public Schools: https://goo.gl/nMtSbb NE Council on Economic Education: https://youtu.be/gqTc_0GzMYA Longmont High School: https://youtu.be/vgoC0nmpFhA