Junior Achievement® Big Bend Announces Inaugural Fundraising Event: Support Local Golden Ticket

(Tallahassee, FL) – Junior Achievement^® Big Bend (JA Big Bend) recently kicked off its inaugural Support Local Golden Ticket event. More than 20 local businesses and merchants have already contributed prizes to be included in the Golden Ticket raffle. ONE lucky winner will receive the ENTIRE experience, currently valued at more than $5,000.

Proceeds from the event equip JA Big Bend with the necessary funding to bring financial literacy programming into Kindergarten-12 grade area schools. In its ongoing commitment to support financial literacy, First Commerce Credit Union has partnered with JA Big Bend as the Golden Sponsor for this event. Through its subsidiary, the FCCU Foundation, First Commerce strives to improve financial literacy in the communities its serves by offering a variety of free workshops to local organizations, as well as brief, self-guided online courses.   

"We believe financial literacy is critically important, especially when it comes to helping young people start on a path toward a strong financial future,” said Cecilia Homison, CEO of First Commerce Credit Union. “We are also passionate about supporting our local businesses and are so pleased to be able to partner with Junior Achievement Big Bend to support the business community and raise awareness for financial literacy.”   

Beginning today and continuing until March 27, tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/JAgoldticket. Ticket pricing is $20 each; or a $50 donation earns three tickets; and $100 donation earns seven tickets. 

The Support Local Golden Ticket event will be held Sunday, March 27, at OverUnder Bar & Lounge [1240 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303] from 3 – 6 p.m. One lucky Golden Ticket will be drawn at 6 p.m. and the winner will take home all prizes, including gift cards and gift baskets, services offered by local businesses, unique experiences, and hospitality passes. The OverUnder Bar & Lounge has also committed to donate all tips received during the Guest Bartender event to support JA Big Bend educational programs. Some of the prizes include from Seminole Sports Properties, 4 seats for 2022 football & hospitality passes; Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Table at “Pop’s at the Park”; Savour Tallahassee gift certificate; and Proof Brewing Company gift certificate.

“This is truly a collaborative effort of our local businesses coming together supporting our local students,” said Andy Harrison, JA Big Bend Board Chair. “The Support Local Golden Ticket event is an opportunity to make a positive impact on our community, our young people, and the future workforce by supporting the programs of Junior Achievement.”

For more information regarding Local Golden Ticket rules, visit https://bigbend.ja.org/events/support-local-golden-ticket.

ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BIG BEND

Junior Achievement^® (JA) Big Bend programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers who provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. In the Leon County area, JA programming is coordinated and administered by Junior Achievement Big Bend, who provides the materials, scheduling, and the training needed for JA volunteers and teachers. With the help of hundreds of local businesses and classroom volunteers, JA Big Bend reaches nearly 3,000 students annually in Leon, Gadsden, and Jefferson Counties. Junior Achievement is the nation's largest and oldest organization giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA USA reaches more than 4 million students across the United States every year. By inspiring personal economic success, JA's vision is for students to become prepared workers and community leaders who provide higher standards of living in their communities, their state, and their nation. For more information, go to jabigbend.org.

ABOUT FIRST COMMERCE

First Commerce Credit Union is a full-service financial institution headquartered in Tallahassee, Fla., with more than $990 million in assets and serving more than 65,000 business and consumer members in North Florida and South Georgia. First Commerce has 15 financial centers and offers a comprehensive suite of consumer and business products and services. Recognized as a leading community supporter, First Commerce has received 1^st place state and national honors for community initiatives, including #LocalStrong for its support of local businesses in the early days of the pandemic and the #FlamingoChallenge for raising more than $100,000 for local breast cancer patients being treated through Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare’s Walker Breast Program. Credit union services include the new Accelerate Account with CoverMe Protection, as well as free and interest-bearing checking accounts for all ages; savings accounts; money market accounts; CDs; IRAs; mortgages; refinancing; home equity loans; identity theft protection; credit cards; and business loans and accounts. First Commerce has also been the No. 1 auto lender in Tallahassee for 18 years running and is No. 2 in South Georgia. In addition, First Commerce offers a wide range of financial planning and investment services through our subsidiary Six Pillars Financial Advisors, and commercial & personal insurance through First Commerce Insurance Agency. For details on products, services, and membership, visit FirstCommerceCU.org or call 850.488.0035 or 1.800.533.5772. Insured by NCUA. Equal housing opportunity lender.