One year ago, we wrote to you about the launch of our public charity, The Motley Fool Foundation, on April Fool's Day -- a day that put The Fool on the map 30 years ago. We felt it most Foolish again this year to forgo a joke and instead use this opportunity to tell you more about the Foundation's work and why it matters to us and to you, our members. 

More than 200 million Americans -- seven out of 10 of us -- are living paycheck to paycheck, or worse. These neighbors, friends, community members, and relatives are financially unstable and struggling to make ends meet. 

The Motley Fool Foundation is committed to changing this reality by finding, funding, and building equitable pathways to Financial Freedom so that the 200 million Americans who are currently striving will have the opportunity to thrive. In fact, we believe the economic success of our country depends on the possibility of all Americans to be financially free and to live a life of choice, dignity, and prosperity.

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