Junior Achievement has shown kids how to handle money for more than 40 years, but a tough economy is forcing Lynchburg, VA’s Junior Achievement to close its doors.

Two fundraisers were held this year, but they didn’t produce enough money to keep the program going.
Unless additional funds can be raised, Junior Achievement in Lynchburg will close for good November 15th.

The Lynchburg branch served students in six counties.

[Read](http://www.wdbj7.com/global/story.asp?s=9272640 “Read the Notice”) (WDBJ-7)

*Update 11-10-2008:* The Junior Achievement Board voted unanimously to keep the program, after community businesses came forward with needed donations. [Read](http://www.wset.com/news/stories/1108/569520.html “Read the Notice”) (WSET-13)