Years after being recognized by Invest in Others, our alumni continue to demonstrate that their impact extends far beyond a single moment or milestone. Across the country, past honorees are advancing financial literacy in meaningful and measurable ways, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and helping to build more equitable financial futures. This look back highlights the two of those alumni, whose work continues to educate, inspire, and create lasting change where it matters most.
2020 Grants for Change Recipient | Literacy Institute for Financial Enrichment
The mission of LIFE is to provide educational programs and resources to individuals, families and communities that enable them to: expand their financial knowledge on credit, credit cards, credit scores; avoid and reduce excessive debt; develop self-sufficiency; and create, preserve and transfer wealth.
2023 Grants for Change Recipient | Literacy Center of West Michigan
The Literacy Center recognizes the relationship between literacy and are considered BIPOC. The Literacy Center’s current programs offer an opportunity for learners to engage in financial literacy learning within the context of adult literacy education, providing life-changing opportunities to underserved populations.
Workplace ESL classes have become an important strategy to increase employee engagement for Grand Rapids Chair, with excellent results over more than eight years of partnership with the Literacy Center of West Michigan. Read more.
Financial literacy is more than a skill, it is a foundation for stability, opportunity, and long-term well-being. Yet for many individuals and families, access to clear, trustworthy financial education remains out of reach. That’s why the work of these organizations is so critical. By meeting people where they are and equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, they are helping to break cycles of financial insecurity and open doors to brighter futures. Their efforts not only transform individual lives, but also strengthen entire communities, underscoring just how powerful, and necessary, financial education truly is.
