HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Keystone Scholars is entering its sixth year of investing in Pennsylvania’s children. To date, more than 730,000 children have Keystone Scholars accounts with $100 for their future education. This investment will grow alongside the child and be available to them after their 18th birthday to use for post-high school education, including collegiate studies, technical school training and apprenticeship programs.

Keystone Scholars by the Numbers

Read more about Keystone Scholars in our 2023-2024 Annual Report. Highlights include enhanced relationships with state agencies, health systems and school districts. Read the full report here.

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Partner Spotlight:

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

We sincerely appreciate our partners for leveraging their networks to help spread the word about Keystone Scholars. A special thank you to the Department of Human Services, which sent approximately 80,000 emails in October, reminding families within their network to claim their children’s Keystone Scholars accounts.

If your organization can send texts, emails or flyers to families in your network to help raise awareness of Keystone Scholars, please contact Karen McDermott at kmcdermott@patreasury.gov.

The Foundation for Delaware County

The Fatherhood Program, part of The Foundation for Delaware County, has been supporting fathers for over four years. The program offers resources and guidance to help fathers strengthen their relationships with their children and play an active role in their families' lives. Co-chaired by Andrew Carter, Keystone Stars Manager at ELRC 15, and Dr. Onaje Muid, the program focuses on fostering engagement and providing essential parenting support.

The Fatherhood Program also plays a key role in raising awareness about the Keystone Scholars program. By sharing information with fathers about the benefits of Keystone Scholars, the program helps ensure more families can take advantage of this valuable resource to start saving for their children’s future education. Through workshops and community outreach, the Fatherhood Program continues to make a positive impact in Delaware County. To learn more about the Fatherhood Program, click here.

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CSAs in the News

As CSAs continue to explore innovative ways to support education, we wanted to share a heartwarming initiative in New York City. Alumni of public schools now have the opportunity to donate directly to the college and career savings accounts of third grade students at their former elementary schools. Read more about this inspiring effort here.

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Outreach Profile

Karen Carr is an Outreach Specialist for Treasury’s Consumer Programs which include the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, the PA ABLE Savings Program, Keystone Scholars, INVEST, and Unclaimed Property. As an Outreach Specialist in Southeastern PA, she connects with counties to promote these programs to different businesses, advocacy groups, schools, and organizations to help them understand the importance of financial empowerment and saving for a loved one.

Ms. Carr has more than 15 years of state government experience and has worked for five state treasurers, in addition to nine years in private industry and 20 years providing effective interventions for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. She is a graduate of Penn State University.

Karen, and her fellow outreach team members, are available to work with you at your community events and gatherings to help grow awareness and help families claim their Keystone Scholars accounts. You can connect with Karen at Kcarr@patreasury.gov.

Partner with PA Treasury’s Outreach Team

Our outreach team is eager to partner with you! Whether you're hosting a community fair, educational event, or civic meeting, we're available to provide resources and support. Together, we can create brighter futures by raising awareness about Keystone Scholars’ free $100 investment and the importance of saving for education.

Would you like to schedule a collaboration or request materials for an event? Reach out to Karen McDermott, Manager, Children’s Savings Accounts at kmcdermott@patreasury.gov today!