Junior Achievement (JA) empowers students to make a connection between what they learn in school and the "real world." Our programs enhance the relevance of classroom learning, help students understand the value of staying in school, and provide them with the skills they need to be successful adults.

I'm supporting JA's important work by participating in JA bigBowl. Please support my efforts with a tax-deductible donation.  Because of your generosity, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest will be able to provide real world skills and experiences to more than 163,500 local students this school year.

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On behalf of Junior Achievement (JA), I am writing to ask for a tax-deductible donation.

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP has embraced the mission of Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization that teaches financial literacy to children in grades K-12. Last year CLA sent over 147 volunteers into the classroom (reaching over 1,900 students) and raised more than $59,000. Along with teaching several times a year in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, I am also the Vice Chair of JA Communications & Marketing at our firm.

These economic times underscore the need for financial literacy. Your donation will help kids in our community be financially responsible in their personal and professional lives. If you are able, please make a donation via the link below by Friday, April 27th.

Click "Donate Now" to support my fundraising efforts for JA students. Thank you for joining this cause!