Over $125,000 in allowance has been donated to 58 charities featured on chore app
PHOENIX, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BusyKid believes to be financially successful in life, kids must learn from an early age how to earn, save, share, spend and invest. This balanced financial approach doesn't come naturally, and it's not taught in schools. That's why the BusyKid app has been designed to help the next generations start developing an understanding of managing money, as well as, building solid routines to be better at managing money wisely.
BusyKid has several unique features to help provide kids real life experience with money, but one of the most popular, lets them pick from 58 listed national or regional charities to donate a portion of the money earned. Matter of fact, the company closing in on the 60-charity mark by adding Dare to Dream Ranch, Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, Hoosier Burn Camp, Jovante Woods Foundation and the Wisconsin Humane Society. As the first app that allowedkids to earn, save, share, spend and invest real allowance by completing weekly chores and activities, BusyKid has already helped its kids donate over $125,000.
"There's quite a bit of uncertainty in the world right now but it doesn't take away from the fact that there are non-profit organizations working hard to make a difference who really need support," says BusyKid CEO Gregg Murset. "We have made sharing (donating) and major part of our app because we believe it's part of living a balanced financial life and kids need to learn how to be philanthropic. It's been incredible to see the weekly donations kids make through our app. Some even send all they earn in a week. Now that's being committed to a cause."
Parents are encouraged to contact the company ([email protected]) to add any non-profit to the platform. Here's descriptions of the latest additions:
Dare to Dream Ranch - Foster, RI
Dream Ranch offers alternative therapy programs for service members, veterans and their dependents with emotional challenges like PTSD, anxiety, depression, military sexual trauma, mild traumatic brain injury and stroke recovery. We offer equine therapy and individual programs, full day retreats, 5-day retreats and kids camps. There is NO COST to clients, so individual donations, grants and sponsors provide support.
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) - Stillwater, MN
The mission of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network is to connect, support, and provide accurate information to parents - and the medical professionals who serve them - from the time of diagnosis through age 3 while fostering the opportunity for lifelong connections. Our vision is that every Down Syndrome diagnosis will be delivered in an unbiased, factual and supportive way every time and that families can quickly find meaningful connections.
Hoosier Burn Camp - W Lafayette, Lafayette, IN
Hoosier Burn Camp is committed to providing life-changing experiences for young people who have suffered the physical and emotional trauma associated with a severe burn injury. The annual summer camp and monthly events create experiences for burn survivors where they can be just one of the kids in a safe and supportive environment.
Jovante Woods Foundation – Cincinnati, OH
The Jovante Woods Foundation was started by Ickey and Chandra Woods after the loss of their 16-year-old son (Jovante) due to complications of an Asthma attack. The goal of the organization is to prevent the tragic loss of a loved one due to an Asthma attack or the lack of education during an Asthma attack. After losing Jovante and realizing there was not enough advocacy or personal education for Asthma as the number one chronic condition in children that takes 11 lives per day, we took action!
Wisconsin Humane Society. - Milwaukee, Ozuke, Racing, Green Bay, Door County
The Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals for more than 140 years. Our mission is to make a difference for animals and the people who love them. WHS is an independent nonprofit organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis. WHS annually serves 40,000 animals and receives no general government funding.
About BusyKid
BusyKid is available for all mobile devices and is easy to use, highly secure and provides kids hands-on experience in managing real money. Children learn the important basic financial principles they won't learn in school through the app that provides real "teachable moments" for kids. It's perfect for kids 5-17 and for just $3.99/mo. an entire family can gain access to the full app, five BusyKid Visa® Spend Cards and no fees for investing transactions. The card allows children to spend their allowance in stores or online with parents approving funds added to the card.
The BusyKid Spend Card is issued by MVB Bank, Inc., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa® U.S.A. Inc. All cardholders funds are insured by the FDIC in accordance with the FDIC's applicable terms and conditions. For more information about card terms and conditions, including the VISA® Zero Liability policy go here. Cliq® is registered ISO/MSP of MVB Bank, Inc.
Media Contact
Cassandra Weller, BusyKid, 1 610-297-1074, [email protected]
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