Our Mission
"Financial education at a young age doesn't just teach money; it gives people the tools to build a lifetime of freedom."
Why we exist
Our intention with this project is to bridge the gap in financial literacy education for children and adults across our communities. Younger participants learn the foundations — saving, budgeting, and smart spending — while adults explore deeper concepts like banking, U.S. monetary policy, and retirement planning.
Many families across our region have never had access to formal financial education, and that shapes every decision they make about money. By providing early, accessible, and free education, we aim to build the foundation for healthy financial habits that carry forward for generations.
By the Numbers
The financial literacy gap is real.
57%
of Americans are financially illiterate
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
$1,500
lost per year by financially illiterate adults due to poor decisions
National Financial Educators Council
66%
of Americans couldn't pass a basic financial literacy test
U.S. Financial Literacy & Education Commission
17
U.S. states require a personal finance course for high school graduation
Council for Economic Education, 2023
Low financial literacy leads to higher debt, lower retirement savings, and reduced economic mobility. That's why free, accessible education, starting young, is so critical.
Our Values
What guides us
Accessibility
Every class we teach is completely free. Financial knowledge should never be gated by economic status.
Community
We meet people where they are — in Rye, White Plains, and Stamford — building trust within the communities we serve.
Empowerment
We believe that financial literacy is the foundation of independence. Knowledge empowers families to build generational wealth.
Join our mission
Whether you want to take a class, volunteer, or partner with us — we'd love to hear from you.
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