FLARE (Financial Literacy and Advancement for Rio Grande Valley Equity)

Project Theme: Financial Literacy

Years in Existence: 3

Target Audience and Location: McAllen Memorial High School students and the wider Rio Grande Valley (RGV) community.

Mission: To advocate and cultivate financial literacy for teens by providing positive learning experiences.

Project Description: Founded by student Scholar David Munoz and educator Aimee Nunez, FLARE promotes financial literacy as a tool to break cycles of generational poverty. Through partnerships and local events, the project continues to help students better understand and navigate financial responsibility. This year, the team is expanding its impact by hosting financial literacy events in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, the McAllen Public Library, and Frost Bank. Through these collaborations, they will engage middle and high school students in hands-on learning experiences designed to build practical financial skills and confidence.