Promoting Accountability, Contribution, and Tax Opportunities
PACTO is Indigo Group’s flagship initiative designed to empower underserved communities in Los Angeles County. It focuses on two groups that often face the steepest barriers to success:
• First-generation students, who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
• Internationals (immigrant communities), who bring resilience and determination but often lack access to the tools needed to navigate the U.S. financial system.
Through financial literacy, tax education, and leadership development, PACTO gives these young people the confidence and resources to build stable futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Los Angeles County is home to more than 1.8 million residents facing financial barriers. Many rely on informal services with high fees, avoid filing taxes out of fear, or lack access to credit and banking.
These barriers don’t just affect individuals. They ripple across families and neighborhoods, creating cycles of exclusion and lost opportunity.
By teaching students and families how to bank responsibly, manage credit, and file taxes, PACTO is:
entrepreneurs who can access capital, grow businesses, and generate jobs.
contributors who file taxes confidently and strengthen local services.
the economy of Los Angeles County by increasing financial participation and accountability.
Launch at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC)
October 16, 2025
November 20, 2025
Every Thursday (except October 23) from 12:00–2:00 PM
Los Angeles Valley College
Train 1,000 students directly and impact more than 2,000 people indirectly through their families and peers
By starting in higher education, PACTO ensures that the next generation of leaders gain not only academic
preparation but also practical tools to participate fully in the economy.
5 Modules, 10 hours total
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Real-life practice with budgeting, credit, and taxes
Linking financial literacy with accountability and contribution
A large, dynamic session featuring leaders from business, entertainment, public service, and community organizations
Live interviews with participants, sharing how PACTO transformed their perspective and future
This fifth module ensures that students don’t just learn. They lead. They graduate from PACTO ready to manage their finances, inspire their families, and strengthen their communities.
PACTO is designed to be dynamic, practical, and supportive.
Each session includes:
• POP materials (folders, notebooks, and resources) for every participant
• Meals and refreshments to create a welcoming atmosphere
• Ambassadors from diverse fields who bring credibility, mentorship, and inspiration
PACTO is made possible by partners and sponsors. Supporting a section means a direct investment in education, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
Section Sponsor
Funds one Thursday session (materials, meals, ambassador).
Module Partner
Supports all 5 sessions of a full module with recognition throughout.
Founding Partner
Supports half of Phase 1, with recognition across all sessions
and participation in the Leadership Panel.
•Recognition in program and POP materials
•Visibility in Indigo’s website and social media
• Opportunities to attend and speak at sessions
•For Module Partners and Founding Partners:
featured acknowledgment during sessions and
the Capstone Leadership Panel
PACTO is not only about financial literacy. It is about building a stronger Los Angeles County. Every student who learns becomes a multiplier of change, starting businesses, paying taxes, and creating opportunities.
By sponsoring PACTO, you are helping to:
• Create entrepreneurs who will generate jobs and innovation.
• Develop contributors who strengthen our tax base and public services.
• Improve the local economy by bringing underserved communities into full participation.
Together, we can ensure that opportunity in Los Angeles is not limited by background but expanded through education, accountability, and leadership.
