The Penny Power Project
Empowering the next generation of savers, budgeters, investors, entrepreneurs, and smart spenders.
Free, hands-on financial literacy programs for students — taught in libraries and communities since 2025.
Students at Roseland Free Public Library, New Jersey
- 535+Students Reached
- 60+Sessions Conducted Nationwide
- $1k+in Grants & Donations Provided for Local Libraries
- 90%Increase in Financial Literacy Skills Across Sessions
Our Mission
The Penny Power Project was founded in the spring of 2025 with one goal in mind: to educate the youth about life's most important topic — financial literacy. In many places across the US, financial literacy is often an overlooked topic, leaving countless communities vulnerable to economic and financial exploitation, trapping them in financial insecurity and debt. Studies show that close to 50% of Americans are financially illiterate, and we aim to change that.
By teaching the next generation of students about financial literacy, we can empower students to take control over their futures and make informed financial decisions. We continue to partner with school communities, libraries, and other community centers as we expand nationwide. If you are looking to partner, please consult our outreach and contact page.
What we teach
Make learning fun
The Penny Power Project teaches about the essentials of financial literacy, including budgeting, saving, investing, loans, credit vs. debit, and other important topics. To make learning fun, we use activities, videos, and examples to help conceptualize what is being taught and make it engaging for the children.
- Budgeting
- Saving
- Investing
- Loans & Interest
- Credit vs. Debit
- Entrepreneurship
What librarians and parents say
I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for the wonderful workshop you did for the kids here. It was a big hit, and my director really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for the financial program for the kids. It was really helpful, and I think it's especially important for them to learn these skills at this age. I truly appreciate you sharing this and taking the initiative.