BankOn Chicago

We are pleased to share that the Economic Awareness Council recently received a generous $250,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support our “Money Moves: Financial Capability Program” for Alternative School Network (ASN) youth employees. Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin joined Wells Fargo representatives and EAC team members to announce the grant Oct. 4th at the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Forum.

Money Moves will provide over 1,200 participants with practical instruction, counseling and coaching in banking, budgeting, & saving over a 2 year period. Many ASN youth face major obstacles to financial access, such as housing insecurity, stalled high school education, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. This meaningful investment will create lasting change for the participants, their families and the broader community.

We sincerely thank Wells Fargo, WELLS FARGO REGIONAL FOUNDATION and Chicago City Treasurer- Melissa Conyears-Ervin for their invaluable support that helps us empower Chicago youth with essential financial skills!

Thank you so much to all of our Giving Tuesday Scholarship Fund donors! Your support will truly make a world of difference for our students. If you didn’t get a chance to donate, there’s still time — we’re close to reaching our $5,000 match goal through 12/31.

Every dollar goes directly to scholars like Allison (photo story below). Learn more and donate at https://www.econcouncil.org/giving.