The driving purpose and overall mission of “Funding the Future” is to educate students across the country on the importance of smart financial decisions, through a multimedia presentation including music, video and an inspirational message shared by a musical celebrity. Funding the Future emphasizes the importance of financial literacy at a young age. Participants learn tools to make informed decisions throughout their lives, gaining the discipline and confidence to see their own dreams as possibilities. Financial success for students who avoid debt and make sound financial decisions has a significant impact on their future success in their lives, families, communities, and even the environment.