Free classes
501(c) nonprofit · North Texas
Financial confidence starts early.
FLAME teaches middle school students across North Texas how to budget, invest and plan for retirement. Every class is free and taught by DECA competition winners and YIS mentors.
200+
Students helped
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01 · About FLAME
Making money make sense.
FLAME (Financial Literacy Advocates for Money Education) is a 501(c) nonprofit that teaches middle school students in North Texas the basics of budgeting, smart investing and retirement planning.
So far, we've helped over 200 students through classes at around 12 community centers and schools.
200+
Students helped
~12
Centers and schools
02 · What we teach
Three money foundations, taught in plain language.
Retirement Planning
03Why starting early makes the biggest difference over a lifetime.
03 · Why it matters
The earlier you learn money, the further it goes.
Free classes for middle school students across North Texas.
04 · Our impact
Growing across North Texas.
100% free
Every FLAME class is free of charge.
200+
Students helped
~12
Community centers and schools
In-person classes through our partner organizations.
North Texas
Teaching middle school students across the region.
05 · Who teaches
Taught by DECA winners and YIS mentors.
All classes are taught by FLAME members, including DECA competition winners and Young Investors Society (YIS) mentors. Our instructors bring both proven expertise and a friendly, approachable teaching style.
DECA competition winnersYIS mentorsFriendly, approachable teaching
06 · Our curriculum
Where our lessons come from.
01
DECA
Business and finance lessons from DECA.
02
Young Investors Society
Investing concepts from YIS.
03
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Money mindset concepts from the classic book.
04
IRS resources
Official resources from the IRS.
07 · Online program
The StarSpace Initiative.
FLAME's online program. Enrollment is open until October 10, 2026.
Enroll in StarSpace
08 · Partners & sponsors
Help us bring financial literacy to more students.
FLAME partners with schools, community organizations, and supporters who believe every student deserves the opportunity to understand money and plan for the future.
Schools
Bring free FLAME classes to your students.
Community organizations
Host classes through partner enrollment.
Supporters
Help more students understand money.
09 · Get involved
Every student deserves to understand money.
Free financial literacy classes for middle school students across North Texas.
10 · FAQ
Questions, answered.
Answers about classes, enrollment and our curriculum.
Contact FLAME
All classes are taught by FLAME members, including DECA competition winners and Young Investors Society (YIS) mentors. Our instructors bring both proven expertise and a friendly, approachable teaching style.
Yes. All FLAME classes are completely free of charge.
In-person classes are available through enrollment with our partner organizations. Our online program, the StarSpace Initiative, is open for enrollment until October 10, 2026.
Our curriculum draws on lessons from DECA and YIS, along with concepts from Rich Dad Poor Dad and resources from the IRS.
11 · Contact
Let's make financial literacy more accessible.
Questions from parents, schools, community organizations and sponsors are all welcome.
Emailcollinku80@gmail.comPhone(214) 809-9682