Big Ridge students receive donation to their Chattanooga Future Fund accounts

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Big Ridge Elementary students are getting a boost to their future plans.

Dr. Dane and Sheila Boyington have donated 50 dollars to each kindergarten and first grade student’s Chattanooga Future Fund account.

This program was established last school year that allows families to save money for college and other post-graduation programs.

Students learning about the donation of Dr. Dane and Shelia Boyington to their Chattanooga Future Fund accounts.

Each Hamilton County elementary and middle school student was given one hundred and fifty dollars at the launch of the program, and all new kindergarten students this year are getting a hundred dollars.

The Boyingtons, who sent both of their daughters to Big Ridge Elementary, said they wanted to set an example for others to invest in their community schools.

Shelia Boyington, who also serves on the Future Fund’s board, said, “I hope we are serving as a model for others to understand that even a minor, not a major investment from people in our community, can really impact students very, very personally. Parents too. They’ll learn about the importance of saving for college and how interest can grow your money, and also really encourage students to think about what they want to do after they get out of high school.”

Families can access and monitor their accounts here.