Grant Awarded to Piggy Bank Program at Decker Elementary School!

Andson’s Piggy Bank program is completely funded by generous donations, grants, and partnerships.  In partnership with the Silver State Schools Credit Union, Andson is able to provide our Piggy Bank program in 5 elementary schools across Las Vegas. Thanks to our newest contribution, Andson can continue providing exemplary financial literacy services at C. H. Decker Elementary School! 

On Wednesday January 29th, 2020 Andson’s Piggy Bank program was awarded $10,000 by the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation. The Dreams Foundation mission is, “to inspire, protect and restore dreams in our communities,” and their donation will go towards doing just that, empowering children through education to make their dreams come true.

Channel 8 News stopped by Decker Elementary last week to talk to our founder and CEO, Sonia McTaggart-Anderson, about the importance of saving money early to stop the cycle of generational poverty. 

Watch the full clip here: Channel 8: Piggy Bank at Decker Elementary School

Saver of the Month: Erwin Perez Gaspar

October’s Super Saver is future musician, and third grader, Erwin Perez Gaspar from C.H. Decker Elementary School!

Our Piggy Bank tellers say that Erwin is always super excited when he comes to the Piggy Bank and that he always has a huge smile on his face.

His favorite thing about Piggy Bank is that he, “gets to save up for things and be successful in life." He also thinks that it’s always a good idea to “start saving for things early." Clearly Erwin is on his way for a prepared and successful future. Good job Erwin!

What is he going to do with this check when he graduates fifth grade? He wants, "An accordion, because I've always wanted to play one."

Piggy Bank Super Savers: Bryan Guardado

April’s Super Saver is future computer programmer (but current fifth grader) Bryan Guardado from C.H. Decker Elementary School!

His best financial advice is: “You should start saving because if you start saving and later in life you need money, you can have the money in the bank so you can have all the money that you need for later on in life.”

Bryan’s thinking long-term, which is evident to all the tellers who have had the pleasure of working with him! For now, though, his plans with his big fifth grade graduation check? A new pair of shoes.