Populus Financial Group’s volunteers teach JA in a Day at J.O. Davis Elementary School.
DALLAS (July 1, 2025) – Populus Financial Group, Inc. (Populus) volunteers taught the JA in a Day program to 739 students at J.O. Davis Elementary School in Irving, TX. JA in a Day focuses on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the Populus charitable giving program, the ACE Community Fund, made an annual corporate donation of $15,000 to Junior Achievement.
Populus volunteers teach the JA in a Day program twice a year to students in kindergarten through 5th grade at J.O. Davis Elementary School. Each set of lessons is tailored to progressively build on concepts according to grade level. Populus volunteers incorporate real-life experiences during JA in a Day to highlight how the lessons apply beyond the classroom.
“On behalf of the Junior Achievement of Dallas board of directors and staff, I want to thank Populus Financial for its continued legacy support of Junior Achievement of Dallas,” said Chris LaTurno, President/CEO, Junior Achievement of Dallas. “Their countless hours of volunteering and financial support are continuing to support Dallas area students in their financial literacy growth and ability to succeed in life. A student who has a volunteer pour into them is a powerful thing and we thank Populus Financial for being such an integral part of our mission.”
Since partnering with Junior Achievement in 2006, Populus has dedicated its time to teaching over 13,000 students.
“Being part of Junior Achievement has been fulfilling and rewarding,” said Melissa Bruner, CIO & Senior Vice President for Populus Financial Group and Junior Achievement of Dallas Board Member. “Each semester, we participate in JA in a Day. It is an enriching day for both the volunteers and the students and is heartwarming to see the students’ excitement and enthusiasm for the materials and content. I am proud to be part of this organization and we look forward to working with Junior Achievement for many years to come.”
The Populus charitable giving program, the ACE Community Fund, is committed to empowering organizations that help children, provide education, and promote financial literacy in the communities we serve. Since its inception in 2004, the ACE Community Fund has donated more than $20 million to organizations across the nation.
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About Populus Financial Group, Inc.
Populus Financial Group® provides financial services through its family of brands including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account® and Porte®. Populus Financial Group delivers a broad range of financial products and services including short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments and money orders. Visit PopulusFinancial.com for more information.
About Junior Achievement of Dallas
Junior Achievement (JA) of Dallas, a nonprofit organization, inspires and prepares at-risk youth to succeed in a global economy through volunteer-delivered K-12 curriculum. JA students are introduced to the elements of successful business start-ups, hands-on budgeting simulations, learn need and want differences, plus many more everyday financial skills. Established in Dallas in 1954, JA of Dallas has updated curriculum and is more relevant today than ever with over 2,400 volunteers impacting over 141,000 Dallas area students this year. JA volunteers help students dream big and reach their potential so that they have the power to be financially wise and career-ready young adults.
