At FirstLight Community Foundation, we believe financial knowledge is a key to lifelong success. That’s why we offer free, accessible financial education to empower our community—one person, one decision at a time.
Financial literacy is essential, and it’s never too early or late to start learning.
Workshops in the Community
We host both hands-on and virtual financial workshops throughout El Paso and Dona Ana Counties, as well as the Fort Bliss Military Base—tailoring presentations to all ages—to help with budgeting, debt management, credit access, homeownership, and more.
Learning On-the-Go with Zogo
Learn the basics of money with Zogo—our free, gamified mobile app. Earn real rewards while boosting your financial confidence. Perfect for all ages!
Smart Money for Smart Moves
Planning for a big purchase? Starting your financial journey? Our tools help you make informed choices and feel confident in your next step.
We support students, service members, families, and anyone who wants to improve their financial well-being. No jargon. No pressure. Just real help that makes a real difference.
Money impacts every part of life. When people understand how to manage it, they can:
Break cycles of debt
Achieve goals faster
Build stronger futures for themselves and their families
We’ve partnered with Zogo, a free mobile app that makes learning about money fun and rewarding. With over 800 bite-sized lessons, Zogo helps teens and adults boost their financial skills—while earning points you can redeem for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, and Target.
💡 Perfect for ages 13+
📱 Available in English & Spanish
🎁 Learn more, earn more!
Download the Zogo app: https://zogo.com/download
Enter code FIRSTLIGHT
Complete lessons, answer trivia, and earn points (pineapples!)
Redeem points for real gift cards
Zogo is just one of the many tools FirstLight Community Foundation offers to support financial education. Let’s build a stronger, smarter financial future—together.
Want to attend a workshop or bring one to your organization? Ready to try Zogo? We’re here to help.
We are excited to announce our scholarship opportunity is now accepting applications! In 2026, we are looking to award over $50,000 to local students!
