SecureFutures

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦

Some milestones are measured in numbers. Others are measured in what becomes possible afterward.

This era was about reconnecting, rebuilding, and growing stronger than before. From returning to classrooms and reaching our 100,000th student to expanding programs, welcoming new partners, and helping prepare Wisconsin for a new chapter in financial education, these years showed what’s possible when a community believes in teens.

Today, more than 145,000 students later, that momentum continues.

Read about the moments that shaped this chapter of our story and how together, we’re building what comes next. 🔗

2021-2025 | Rebuilding and Momentum | SecureFutures From 2021 through 2025, SecureFutures focused on rebuilding and gaining momentum following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please join us in welcoming Tessa Rhodes to SecureFutures as our new Development Manager! 🎉

Tessa brings experience in education, service, nonprofit development, and fundraising, along with a passion for helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and reach their potential.

We’re excited to have her on the team as we continue building partnerships that expand access to financial education and strengthen communities.

Get to know Tessa: https://securefutures.org/news-and-stories/welcome-tessa/

College doesn’t come with a clear financial roadmap, but students are still expected to make high-stakes decisions.

From choosing a major to taking on loans, those choices are deeply connected, even if it’s not always clear how. Money Path helps connect the dots, so students can plan ahead, adjust early, and move forward with confidence.

📖 Read how Money Path supports students beyond high school:

Money Path Goes to College | Money Path Prepare for college by using Money Path as a strong reminder that the need for financial planning continues well beyond graduation.

Congratulations to the 2026 Teen Financial Capability Champion Award winner, Black Spring Foundation, Inc. 🎉

At this year’s Investment Conference, we had the privilege of recognizing Black Spring Foundation and honoring the legacy of Natalie A. Black, whose generous support has helped create opportunities for teens to gain the financial skills and confidence to shape their futures.

Thank you to Natalie's sister, Jennifer Westbrook, and Foundation trustees David Heck and Nathan Honson for accepting the award on Natalie’s behalf at our 18th Annual Investment Conference.

We’re grateful for partners who believe in the ripple effect of financial education and the impact it can have for generations to come.

Read more about this year’s honoree:

2026 Teen Financial Capability Champion Award Winner | SecureFutures 2026 Teen Financial Capability Champion award winner, Black Spring Foundation, Inc. is supporting bright futures.

𝟐𝟎 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 | 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 #𝟏𝟖

Sometimes the most powerful impact isn’t just what you learn, it’s what you pass on.

When Fefe Jaber took Money Sense, she gained tools to navigate her own future. 11 years later, she’s using those same lessons to guide her siblings and support her family.

That’s the ripple effect of financial education.

📖 Read Fefe’s story and see how one experience can reach far beyond the classroom 🔗

Expanding what's possible one conversation at a time | SecureFutures As we celebrate 20 years of financial capability, we hear from a Money Sense Alumna on how the program shapped her money mindset.