What We Do
We Cultivate
We partner with local schools, universities, trade, and technical schools to provide financial education.
We Collaborate
Through outreach programs, we work with the community and partner with other non-profit organizations to build financial confidence.
We Empower
Through grant-making, member contributions, and the generosity of the community, we provide educational scholarships to students in El Paso, Ft. Bliss, and Las Cruces communities.
WHY WE DO IT
To elevate individual & community financial wellness.
Through our people, our community, and our industry partners, our Foundation strives to:
- Inspire social change via diversity, equity, and inclusion in what we do.
- Find new and alternative ways to promote financial education in our serving communities.
![AboutUs_JaidenMicaela_2 Micaela Ihorn- graduated from El Paso HS, going to University of Michigan and Jaiden Thomas, from El Dorado HS, going to Texas Tech University](https://firstlightcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AboutUs_JaidenMicaela_2.jpg)
Building Financial Awareness
If you are a school administrator, business owner, or nonprofit organization, we can provide certified financial counselors, licensed financial advisors, or just high-energy team members to speak to your students, employees, or soldiers in your classroom or special event.
![Financial awareness Victoria Perez and Ricardo Portillo class of 2022](https://firstlightcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Financial-awareness.png)