November 24 , 2004 — Sacramento Mutual Housing Association (SMHA), a NeighborWorks organization based in California, began a youth financial education program in summer 2003 to provide youth in the community with knowledge and guidance in financial topics. An individual development account program (IDA) provided participants with an added incentive to save: savings of up to $500 are matched on a two-to-one basis.

This Winning Strategy [PDF] outlines SMHA’s strategies, results, and lessons learned in its effort to provide young adults with a strong foundation in financial fitness.

Related Links:

• More Winning Strategies for youth organizing
• National Association of Youth Service Consultants
• National Youth Development Information Center
• National Youth Employment Coalition
• The National Foundation For Teaching Entrepreneurship
  

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