Kindergarten marks one of the first major milestones on the road to lifelong learning. This summer, Scottsdale-based Wilde Wealth Management Group helped make that milestone special for several preschool graduates from Child Crisis Arizona.
Through its Wilde for Arizona Community Outreach Program, the financial services firm collected brand-new backpacks, school supplies and clothing for children completing Child Crisis Arizona’s preschool program. The donations helped ensure the graduates could head into school feeling prepared for their next big adventure.
Members of the Wilde Wealth Management team also attended the preschool graduation ceremony, presenting each graduate with back-to-school goodies and celebrating the accomplishments alongside their families.
“Graduation represents months of learning, growth, and preparation for kindergarten, while also celebrating the dedication of families working to create brighter futures for their children,” said Kristin Andrew, vice president of program delivery for Child Crisis Arizona. “Our preschool program serves children ages 3 to 5 from families living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, combining high-quality early education with comprehensive family support services designed to help children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn.”
Child Crisis Arizona’s preschool program goes beyond the classroom, with each participating family paired with specialists who help connect them to resources that strengthen household stability, remove barriers to success and support children’s educational development.
The program uses a sliding tuition scale of $10 to $40 per month, helping make high-quality preschool accessible while also encouraging families to begin planning for future educational expenses.
Inside the classroom, children take part in a curriculum focused on literacy, STEAM education and social-emotional development. Interactive classrooms and technology-enhanced learning experiences help give students the foundation they need as they prepare for elementary school and the years of learning ahead.
For Wilde Wealth Management, the annual preschool graduation has also become a community tradition.
“There’s something incredibly meaningful about helping children begin their educational journey with confidence,” CEO Trevor Wilde said. “Through our community outreach program, our team is committed to investing in organizations that strengthen families and create opportunities for children to succeed. Supporting these students as they take their next step toward kindergarten is one small way we can help make a lasting difference.”
For more information, visit childcrisisaz.org.
