PennyUp: Building Financial Knowledge

Young people need financial knowledge and confidence, skills to understand choices, plan toward goals, and carry into adulthood.

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Community Need

Young people need financial knowledge and confidence, skills to understand choices, plan toward goals, and carry into adulthood.

Colby's Role

Founder of PennyUp

Action Taken

Colby founded PennyUp to help young people build financial knowledge and confidence. This work reflects her commitment to giving the next generation tools to shape its own future.

Result / Current Status

Ongoing program focused on financial education and youth opportunity. Participant counts and financial outcomes are not published here without verified documentation.

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