Aid Another NextGen Life & Money Lab Series

About this event

This is an ongoing series and we encourage you attend all of the sessions.

Program Vision

The Aid Another Life & Money Lab was created to provide youth and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to build financial literacy through real-world experiences.

Rather than learning about money solely through worksheets or lectures, participants will actively earn, save, spend, give, budget, volunteer, and make financial decisions within their classroom, community, and Aid Another programs.

Our goal is to help participants develop confidence, independence, leadership, and lifelong financial skills while creating meaningful opportunities for community engagement.

Program Philosophy

Every lesson is designed around one question:

“How can participants practice this skill in real life?”

This philosophy ensures learning extends beyond the classroom and prepares participants for greater independence.

The program incorporates:

· Classroom instruction

· Hands-on financial activities

· Community-based learning

· Volunteer experiences

· Leadership opportunities

· Reflection and goal setting

Official Program Schedule

Beginning August 2026

Meeting Schedule

Third Tuesday of each month

Time

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location

Aid Another Office

Community experiences may occasionally replace classroom instruction when appropriate.

• August 18, 2026 - Counting Money Objectives • Identify coins and bills • Count money accurately Activities Money games Coin sorting AA Bucks practice

• September 15, 2026 - Making Change Objectives • Purchase items • Count change Activities Classroom Store Cash Register Practice

• October 20, 2026 - Saving Money Objectives • Why saving matters • Setting goals Activities Savings Tracker Savings Challenge

• November 17, 2026 - Smart Spending Community Experience Grocery Store Budget Challenge Participants will compare prices, identify needs versus wants, and work within a spending limit.

• December 15, 2026 - Giving Back Community Service Group Savings Goal Holiday Giving Project

• January 19, 2027 - Budgeting Basics Income Expenses Planning Interactive Budget Game

• February 16, 2027 - Tracking Money Community Experience Dollar Store Budget Challenge Students will practice spending within a predetermined budget while making thoughtful purchasing decisions.

• March 16, 2027 - Earning Money Volunteer Opportunities Classroom Jobs Employment Skills Champions Baseball Connection

• April 20, 2027 - Planning an Event Budgeting Pricing Supplies Preparation for community fundraising activities.

• May 18, 2027 - Running a Business Customer Service Money Handling Preparing for the Student Marketplace.

• June 15, 2027 - Life & Money Marketplace Families invited. Participants demonstrate skills learned throughout the year by operating booths, managing money, providing customer service, and reflecting on their accomplishments. Graduation certificates and awards will be presented.