Mission

To educate and empower the youth of Darby, enrolled in Darby Public Schools, helping them realize their full potential for education and career development, through financial literacy and early savings opportunities.

Purpose

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Career Savings for Every Student- A Pathway to Success

Darby Brilliant Beginnings (DBB) will establish Career Savings Accounts for every child in the Darby School District upon completed application. Accounts are an early investment in each student's future, supporting their pathway to career success through a financial foundation, vision, tools, and support to reach their goals!

Our Hopes & Dreams (Goals & Outcomes)

Building a Brighter Future for Darby Students and Families

Darby Brilliant Beginnings (DBB) is committed to creating lasting impact for students and families by focusing on these core outcomes:

Increase High School Graduation Rates:
Provide financial and educational support to help keep students on track to graduate.
Boost enrollment in college and career pathways

Help students think about and plan for their future

Help Families Financially Prepare for Their Child’s Future through career savings accounts and financial incentives.
Provide Tools and Knowledge to Build Wealth Over Time
Financial empowerment starts with education.
Expand Access to Financial Literacy Resources through grade-level education
Be a Source of Hope!
We want every student to know they have a community of people who care deeply about their future and we (board members, volunteers and donors!) are here to support them in their chosen journey!

Invest in Darby Youth- Build a Culture of Opportunity

We believe in planting the seeds of success early. By fostering a culture of college and career readiness from a young age, we give our children the foundation they need to thrive!

Why It Matters

Early Investment Works:
Students with savings accounts are 3 to 4 times more likely to graduate from college than those without.¹
Reduce Financial Exclusion:
Our mission is to ensure every family has a pathway to hope and opportunity, regardless of financial circumstances.
Increase Financial Literacy through age-appropriate financial education and financial incentives.

How It Works

DBB combines financial education with savings, using both public and private funds, we offer savings matches and incentives to help build resources for college and career pathways.

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Join us in Empowering Darby’s Next Generation & Support Darby Youth by investing in our collective future.

Your investment in Darby youth is more than a donation- it's a commitment to equity, education, and economic mobility.

Together, we can create real opportunity and ignite lifelong potential to build a brighter, more inclusive future

Resources: Jones, Carolyn. (2021) How savings accounts help students get to college. EdSource. [1] https://edsource.org/2021/how-savings-accounts-help-students-get-to-college/658644