Free classes

501(c) nonprofit · North Texas

Financial confidence starts early.

FLAME teaches middle school students across North Texas how to budget, invest and plan for retirement. Every class is free and taught by DECA competition winners and YIS mentors.

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200+

Students helped

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501(c) Nonprofit Scroll Middle School · North Texas
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01 · About FLAME

Making money make sense.

FLAME (Financial Literacy Advocates for Money Education) is a 501(c) nonprofit that teaches middle school students in North Texas the basics of budgeting, smart investing and retirement planning.

So far, we've helped over 200 students through classes at around 12 community centers and schools.

200+

Students helped

~12

Centers and schools

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02 · What we teach

Three money foundations, taught in plain language.

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03 · Why it matters

The earlier you learn money, the further it goes.

Free classes for middle school students across North Texas.

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04 · Our impact

Growing across North Texas.

100% free

Every FLAME class is free of charge.

200+

Students helped

~12

Community centers and schools

In-person classes through our partner organizations.

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North Texas

Teaching middle school students across the region.

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05 · Who teaches

Taught by DECA winners and YIS mentors.

All classes are taught by FLAME members, including DECA competition winners and Young Investors Society (YIS) mentors. Our instructors bring both proven expertise and a friendly, approachable teaching style.

DECA competition winnersYIS mentorsFriendly, approachable teaching
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06 · Our curriculum

Where our lessons come from.

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07 · Online program

The StarSpace Initiative.

FLAME's online program. Enrollment is open until October 10, 2026.

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08 · Partners & sponsors

Help us bring financial literacy to more students.

FLAME partners with schools, community organizations, and supporters who believe every student deserves the opportunity to understand money and plan for the future.

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Schools

Bring free FLAME classes to your students.

Community organizations

Host classes through partner enrollment.

Supporters

Help more students understand money.

09 · Get involved

Every student deserves to understand money.

Free financial literacy classes for middle school students across North Texas.

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10 · FAQ

Questions, answered.

Answers about classes, enrollment and our curriculum.

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Questions? We're here to help.
11 · Contact

Let's make financial literacy more accessible.

Questions from parents, schools, community organizations and sponsors are all welcome.

Emailcollinku80@gmail.com Phone(214) 809-9682

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