Stronger Finances. Stronger Families. Stronger Neighborhoods.
One Community. One League. Financial Education for Every Generation.
The Neighborhood Financial League brings financial education programs, competitions, workshops, events and resources together under one community-wide platform serving 77088 + 77091.
WHAT IS THE LEAGUE?
The 44 Neighborhood Financial League is a year-round financial education ecosystem designed to connect Acres Homes residents with practical financial knowledge, experiences and resources.
Youth, families, entrepreneurs, schools, churches, businesses and community organizations participate through programs, competitions, workshops and community events.
ONE LEAGUE. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE.
The 44 Neighborhood Financial League brings financial education programs, experiences and opportunities together under one community-wide platform serving Acres Homes.
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, the Neighborhood Financial League will connect students, families and community partners through financial education, competition, career exposure and hands-on experiences
Aug / Sept
Hip Hop FinFest Youth Competition
Online / National
Student Submission Deadline
Sept / Oct
Budget The Bag
Community Financial Education Portal Launch
Oct / Dec
National Financial Lessons
Virtual and In-person
workshops
January
Money Lessons and Knowledge
Community Financial Workshop
April 2027 – Financial Literacy Month Awareness Events
IT’S A TEAM SPORT
Financial Education Should Not Be a One-Time Workshop
Many communities receive financial information without receiving the support, tools, accountability, and consistent programming required to apply it.
The Neighborhood Financial League creates an ongoing financial education ecosystem where residents learn together, practice together, and grow together.
WHO PLAYS IN THE LEAGUE?
STUDENTS
Learn financial fundamentals and participate in competitions.
FAMILIES
Build financial knowledge together.
SMALL BUSINESSES
Access financial education, resources and community visibility.
SCHOOLS
Bring NFL programming directly to students.
CHURCHES & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Host programs and recruit participants.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & CORPORATE PARTNERS
Provide expertise, volunteers, resources and sponsorship.
Focus Area: Acres Homes
Serving residents in zip codes 77088 and 77091, the NFL empowers the Acres Homes community to come together, learn together, and grow together — financially.
JOIN THE LEAGUE
There’s a place for everyone in the Neighborhood Financial League.
JOIN THE LEAGUE
FOR STUDENTS. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Participate in financial education programs, competitions, workshops and experiences throughout the 2026–2027 school year.
BECOME A PARTNER
FOR BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS ORGANIZATIONS & FINANCIAL PARTNERS
Support the League through sponsorship, hosting, volunteers, expertise, resources and community partnerships.
Goals We Want To Accomplish
Increase financial literacy and decision-making skills
Encourage intergenerational financial education
Support small business financial health
Foster a culture of financial wellness, accountability, and access
National Financial League Resources
K-12 and more resources from across the nation
