The Make A Difference – Wisconsin mission is to provide financial literacy programs and resources that empower students to make sound financial decisions. Our vision is to build strong communities where students and their families make informed financial decisions and take control of their financial future.

“This experience has been life-changing for me. This program gave me an opportunity to share years of financial knowledge with inquiring students, prior to their exposure to challenging financial situations. The program served as an eye opener because it provided me with a new channel of outreach. Not only from a financial awareness perspective, but a humanitarian one. It really gave me an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young...

“I looked forward to this class every week.” Assata High School “I’m glad you taught me how to build credit because I will need to buy a car and a house.” Community High School “Thanks for the help because I learned how to use money and credit the right way before I turn 18.” Kilmer High School “Because of this program, I feel better prepared for the future.” Riverside University High School “This program made me think about how much I’m...

“Financial literacy is one of the single most important gifts we can provide our young people, as it touches all aspects of their lives regardless of their financial position. I’m proud to be associated with Make A Difference -Wisconsin as it truly makes a difference in our youth by giving them the tools to understand the implications of their financial decisions.” Curt Culver Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mortgage Guaranty Insurance...

“Being an alumnus of MPS (Pulaski High School) I was excited and at the same time nervous about getting in front of a group of young adults at Hamilton High School. I realized early that I was in the same situation 20 years ago. This group was about to graduate and enter the real world. What a perfect time to deliver the message to make smart money decisions starting life on the right foot. These kids asked many questions and were very much involved in the class....

“We volunteered for MAD-Wisconsin because we believed in the program’s goal. Learning key financial concepts, such as budgeting and saving, the prudent use of credit and how to use a checking account can help teenagers avoid common financial pitfalls. The curriculum also provides practical lessons the kids can apply to their personal experiences. The benefits from the program far exceeded the goals set forth in each week’s lesson plan. We were...

“The experience allowed me the opportunity to give back to the school that I graduated from. It also provided me the opportunity to meet with some really great teenagers, who were interested in making a difference in their own lives or within this community. Oftentimes in the news media we hear of all of the trouble within the Milwaukee Public School system; however, when you actually get into the schools you see that the majority of the kids are not trouble but...