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October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
2025 Financial Impact Report
Practical Tips to Organize For Your Well-Being
Rest as a Form of Productivity
Each year, we set aside time to deep clean and organize our homes. But when was the last time you set aside time to organize your finances? We sat down with GBU Life Home Office agents Leah Teahl and Dominic Nicciai to learn about the benefits of an annual financial review and how you can get started.
Visit reporter.gbu.org/scholarships-and-grants-2024 for complete details and application links for the programs below. GBU Foundation Four-Year Scholarships Bert Waltenberger Memorial Scholarship Clarence O. Affelt Architecture/Fine Art Memorial Scholarship Two-Year Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarships Graduate Scholarships Educational Grants District 291–Summerhill-Lilly, PA, Scholarships District 1000–LFA Scholarship District 2000–ULS College and Seminary Scholarship District 2000–ULS Graduate, Business, Community College or Trade School Scholarship Additional Scholarships New England Fraternal Alliance Scholarships Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance Scholarships GBU High School Freshman Grants
INGREDIENTS 1 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce 1/8 cup water, as needed 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic INSTRUCTIONS 1. Help children measure out all the ingredients and add them to a large stockpot. 2. Children can stir after every addition if desired, but it doesn't need stirring until the cooking phase. 3. Place the stockpot over medium heat, stirring occasionally. 4. The sauce is done when all ingredients are completely combined and the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5 minutes. 5. Allow the BBQ sauce to cool completely before pouring into individual mason jars. 6. Secure the mason jar lids and add additional gift embellishments, as desired. 7. Let each child name their sauce jar (for example, “Griller's Gold Sauce” or “BBQ King's Special Sauce.” RECIPE FROM: SUGARSPICEANDGLITTER.COM/BBQ-SAUCE
GBU offers a wide range of member benefits, including VIP Perks! by Entertainment®. Spoil your mom and dad this year while enjoying local and national discounts on dining, entertainment and services. You can print coupons from home or simply redeem them from the mobile app! Activate your account by visiting https://inside.gbu.org/vip-perks .
“Breakfast in Bed’ is a Mother’s Day staple. Elevate the tradition this year with this DIY plate your little ones will love making just as much as mom will love getting. SUPPLIES Plain, white dinner plates Multi-colored Sharpie permanent markers INSTRUCTIONS Have little ones make a “work of art” on their plate for mom Once finished, put the plate into a cold oven Set the temperature to 350 degrees After 40 minutes, turn off the oven and let the plates cool
Between school, sports and hobbies, kids live busy lives! Sometimes it can be hard to find time to give back, but we have made some changes to our Give Back University program to reward you when they do something great for your community. Find out about our new program features below to start earning rewards today! Complete a challenge each month and get entered to win a $250 gift card. Earn an automatic $20 bonus gift card for every third challenge you complete. As a Give Back University student, you have exclusive access to engaging small-group classes online. FEATURED CLASS A Teen Guide to Income and Entrepreneurship In this one-time class, we'll explore various ways to earn income as a teen, including starting your own business. We'll explore important issues like paying taxes, protecting your privacy, staying safe and balancing work and school. FEATURED CHALLENGE Write a Letter to your Local Congressman Youth make up a substantial portion of the population, and their voices and concerns deserve to be heard in the political decision-making process. Writing to local representatives allows you to actively participate in shaping policies that affect your future. SIGN UP AT INSIDE.GBU.ORG/GIVE-BACK-U AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SCHOLARS SWAG BAG.