Actor Michael Rainey Jr., best known for his role as Tariq in PowerBook II: Ghost, has partnered with The Recovery Education Foundation (The R.A.R.E. Foundation) powered by Equifax to lead the “Educate a Student. Protect Yourself” initiative. His mission? To empower New York City high school students with the financial education and identity protection tools they need to secure their future. Michael understands firsthand the importance of financial literacy, and now, he’s using his platform to give back to his hometown of Staten Island and beyond.

Michael Rainey Jr.’s Commitment to Financial Education to Schools in New York City

The R.A.R.E. Foundation aims to sponsor up to 250,000 students through this initiative. With a minimum donation of $25, both the donor (Protect Yourself) and the student (Educate a Student) will receive a comprehensive financial literacy package that includes:

One year of Equifax Complete Premier, offering comprehensive credit monitoring and identity theft protection valued at $239.
"The Power of Credit" e-book, teaching students the fundamentals of building a strong financial foundation valued at $9.95
"Who Stole My Identity?" e-book, written by 17-year-old financial literacy advocate Preston "Kid Kredit" Luzunaris, which educates students on how to protect themselves from identity theft valued at $9.95
A 12-Course Digital Financial Literacy Curriculum designed to equip students with critical financial skills valued at $99.95
A FREE Credit Consultation, available remotely or at the Credit Education Center in the Bronx New York.

DONATION OPTIONS

$25 Bronze - You & (1) Student Gets - (2) eBooks WSMI? + Power Of Credit + 12 Course Financial Literacy Curriculum + 1 Equifax Membership for 1 year + The R.A.R.E. Newsletter

$50 Silver - You & (2) Students Get - (2) eBooks WSMI? + Power Of Credit + 12 Course Financial Literacy Curriculum + 1 Equifax Membership for 1 year + The R.A.R.E. Newsletter

$75 Gold - You & (3) Students Get - (2) eBooks WSMI? + Power Of Credit + 12 Course Financial Literacy Curriculum + 1 Equifax Membership for 1 year + The R.A.R.E. Newsletter

$100 Platinum - You & (4) Students Get - (2) eBooks WSMI? + Power Of Credit + 12 Course Financial Literacy Curriculum + 1 Equifax Membership for 1 year + The R.A.R.E. Newsletter

$500 Diamond - You & (20) Students Get - (2) eBooks WSMI? + Power Of Credit + 12 Course Financial Literacy Curriculum + 1 Equifax Membership for 1 year + The R.A.R.E. Newsletter

$2,500 Titanium - You & (100) Students Get - Sponsor a school (2) eBooks WSMI? + Power Of Credit + 12 Course Financial Literacy Curriculum + 1 Equifax Membership for 1 year + The R.A.R.E. Newsletter

Benefits of Donating to Our 501(c)3:

Support a Great Cause! By donating, you empower students with financial literacy education, identity protection and scholarship opportunities.
Tax Write-Off: As a 501(c)(3) organization, your donation is tax-deductible, allowing you to reduce your taxable income while making a meaningful difference.
Receive Free Services: Your donation comes with a FREE 1-year Equifax Complete Premier Membership, giving you access to identity theft protection, credit monitoring, $1 million in ID theft protection and other valuable services to safeguard your personal information.
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Join Michael Rainey Jr. in Empowering Students

Michael Rainey Jr. is passionate about making financial literacy accessible to every student. By contributing to this initiative, you’re helping students protect their financial future and getting access to the same services, ensuring that both you and a student are empowered to thrive.

Learn More: https://therarefoundation.org/

Michael "Tariq" Rainey Jr: Educate a Student. Protect Yourself

By Recovery Education Foundation

Michael "Tariq" Rainey Jr: Educate a Student. Protect Yourself

Empowering Students with Financial Literacy & Identity Protection