Charles Schwab Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Name 2026 Money Matters Ambassador and Scholarship Recipients

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After participating in Money Matters, Carol began viewing money not just as something to spend, but as a tool to achieve her long-term goals. The Money Matters financial education program from Boys & Girls Clubs of America helped shape how she approached her first paycheck by using her earnings to fund coursework and advance her path to college as a first-generation student.

Carol, a member of Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco's Excelsior Clubhouse and a finalist in the organization's 2026 Youth of the Year competition, has applied the financial skills she gained through Money Matters to pursue educational opportunities and give back to her community. She used income from internships to fund an online summer course and Advanced Placement exams and has raised more than $6,000 for community causes. She also advocates for paid internships so more young people can gain career experience and develop financial confidence.

“Money Matters helped me see money as something I could use to create opportunities for myself and my future,” said Carol. “The program gave me the confidence to think ahead about college, make smart financial decisions, and work toward building a career where I can help open doors for others.”

At a time when many young people are navigating rising education costs and financial independence earlier in life, programs like Money Matters help teens build practical financial skills they can use right away.

Money Matters Ambassador Program at a Glance:

“Money Matters helps young people turn financial knowledge into real-world action,” said Kristine Dixon, Executive Director of Charles Schwab Foundation. “Carol’s story shows what’s possible when teens have access to the right tools and opportunities. She’s using what she’s learned to invest in her future and expand opportunities for others. We’re proud to recognize her as this year’s Ambassador.”

Four additional finalists were also awarded $5,000 scholarships in recognition of their achievements in the program: Aaron of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Greater Milwaukee; Benjamin, Boys & Girls Club of Crittenden County; Enrique, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County; and Idimiawa, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Greater Milwaukee.

Learn more about Charles Schwab Foundation's partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to advance financial literacy and help young people achieve brighter futures.

About Charles Schwab

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About Charles Schwab Foundation

Charles Schwab Foundation is an independent nonprofit public benefit corporation, funded by The Charles Schwab Corporation and classified by the IRS as a charity under section 501(c)(3). Its mission is to help people of all backgrounds achieve brighter futures by advancing financial literacy and fostering stronger communities. More information is available at www.schwabmoneywise.com/foundation.

Charles Schwab Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, private foundation funded by The Charles Schwab Corporation. It is not part of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. or its parent company, The Charles Schwab Corporation. The Foundation and The Charles Schwab Corporation and its affiliates are unaffiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Charles Schwab Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today announced Carol L., a recent graduate of Balboa High School in San Francisco, as the 2026 Money Matters Ambassador. Carol, who will attend the University of California, Berkeley, this fall as a first-generation college student, was selected from teens nationwide for her leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to financial literacy. She will serve as a national advocate for financial education and receive a $10,000 scholarship.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch broadcaster announced Monday it is boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year, calling it a “platform for division” because of tensions over Israel's involvement.

The decision by AVROTROS comes after broadcasters in the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain refused to take part in this year's contest because of Israel's participation.

“AVROTROS will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 because the event can no longer be considered neutral, with a participating country still involved in a large-scale military conflict,” it said.

The Dutch broadcaster, which has a long history of involvement with the competition, said it was leaving it up to the public network NPO to decide on any Dutch involvement.

“The Eurovision Song Contest was originally created to bring people and countries together. It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the contest, undermining its neutral character,” AVROTROS director-general Taco Zimmerman said in a statement. “The Eurovision Song Contest has therefore become a platform for division.”

In a statement, the NPO said it respected the decision.

“We also recognize that the geopolitical tensions are having a divisive effect. That’s why this hasn’t been an easy decision for our colleagues. We will reflect on the upcoming edition and will come back to this at the right moment,” NPO said, adding that is was “too early to comment on the next steps at this point; we’re currently deliberating on that.”

AVROTROS said it has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to establish transparent rules for the participation of countries involved in military conflicts. “However, the recently announced changes by the EBU do not provide sufficient confidence that the independent and neutral character of the Eurovision Song Contest has been restored,” it said.

The Geneva-based EBU — a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs Eurovision — did not immediately comment.

While AVROTROS did not mention Israel by name, it said the network will boycott Eurovision in 2027 “because the event can no longer be considered neutral, with a participating country still involved in a large-scale military conflict.”

It added: “The severe humanitarian suffering in Gaza and the ongoing restrictions on press freedom have contributed to increasing divisions surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest in recent years.”

The contest was founded in 1956, in part to help unite a shattered continent after World War II. It pits acts from dozens of countries against one another for the continent’s musical crown. Bulgarian singer Dara won the event this year with her infectious party anthem “Bangaranga.”

A number of performers and countries have called for the exclusion of Israel, which has taken part in Eurovision since 1973, one of a few non-European countries to compete.

An Eurovision flag flies at the port of Burgas, on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, which will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)

FILE - Dara from Bulgaria attends a press conference with the trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, on May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)