FIT Programs
Financial Independence Training for Foster Youth 18-24 Years Old
FIT Academy
A key component to United Way's vision to end youth homelessness in Western Riverside County, the FIT ACADEMY provides financial literacy workshops to current and former foster youth.
Upcoming FIT Academies to be Scheduled
Cohort: Riverside Community College District – Guardian Scholars Program
Cohort: Moreno Valley College – Guardian Scholars Program
Cohort: University of California, Riverside - Guardians
2019 FIT Schedule
Event: FIT Academy
Dates: April 10th through May 15th
Attendees: By Invitation Only
Agency: Rising Stars Business Academy Youthbuild
Location: 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Event: FIT Graduation
Date: TBD
Attendees: FIT Graduates and guests
Agency: United Way of the Inland Valleys
Location: Announced in Invitations
Event: FIT Academy
Dates: June 8th through July 13th
Attendees: By Invitation Only
Agency: Aspiranet & Olive Crest
Location: To be announced
To learn more about FIT and how you can get involved, contact Cordell Thomas at [email protected] or at (951) 697-4719.
Created by the Foster Youth Financial Action Collaborative of United Way of the Inland Valleys
The FIT ACADEMY provides financial literacy workshops to current and former foster youth. United Way's vision is to end youth homelessness in Western Riverside County, and the FIT Academy is a key component to make this happen.
United Way of the Inland Valleys’ FIT Academy Partners:
Department of Public Social Services, Axis Foundation, Aspiranet, Springboard Credit, Inc., Oak Grove, Olive Crest, Rancho Damacitas, Housing Authority, iFoster, and Inspire