Prospera to support JABC’s Dollars with Sense program over three years

November 7, 2024

Surrey, BC – In honour of Financial Literacy Month, Prospera Credit Union today announced it’s committing $300,000 over the next three years to JA British Columbia’s Dollars with Sense program.

Dollars with Sense provides students with personal money management skills and challenges them to apply these concepts in their own lives. This interactive program, facilitated by volunteers in collaboration with the classroom teacher, gives students the knowledge they need to financially manage changes in their career and life.

“Prospera has been a proud partner and supporter of JABC since 2011,” says Kara Lisik, VP, Marketing and Member Engagement. “Today’s announcement builds on our shared commitment to enable young people to succeed and help them to contribute to thriving communities. In addition, we’ll be working closely with JABC to promote Prospera’s own financial literacy program, Make Cents: Your Guide to Financial Empowerment.

“We’re grateful to Prospera for their longstanding partnership with JABC,” said Wendi Campbell, President and CEO of JA British Columbia. “The value they provide goes beyond financial contributions. They also give back meaningfully with their time and expertise. Notably, in recent years 11 Prospera employees have provided valuable financial literacy information to hundreds of young British Columbians.”

About Prospera Credit Union

Local banking means investing in Local Good. Built on 80 years of service in local communities, Prospera Credit Union is a community-based, purpose-driven organization that offers a full range of financial products and services. Prospera is one of the largest credit unions in British Columbia, with approximately $9.3 billion in assets under management and 120,000 members. With 24 branches, Prospera is proud to serve communities throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Okanagan. It’s our purpose to build the financial prosperity of our members, enabling thriving local enterprises, financially empowered people and vibrant, healthy communities.

About JA British Columbia (JABC)

JA British Columbia (JABC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides free, hands-on education in work readiness, financial health, and entrepreneurship. For more than 65 years, JABC has empowered thousands of youth across British Columbia, including Indigenous and at-risk populations, to build successful careers and thrive financially. Through partnerships with educators, volunteers and donors, JABC equips young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. JABC is a proud member of JA Canada and JA Worldwide, one of the largest global NGOs.