The Penny Power Project — Empowering Youth Through Financial Literacy

Our Mission

About The Penny Power Project

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.

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What We Teach

Building Financial Foundations

The Penny Power Project teaches about the essentials of financial literacy, including budgeting, saving, investing, loans, credit vs. debit, and other important topics.

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Budgeting & Saving

Students learn how to create budgets, set savings goals, and understand wants vs. needs.

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Investing Basics

From risk vs. reward to diversification, students explore the fundamentals of growing money.

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Credit & Loans

Understanding credit cards, debit, interest rates, and how loans work in the real world.

Students engaged in financial literacy workshop at Roseland Library

Making Learning Fun & Engaging

To make learning fun, we use activities, videos, and examples to help conceptualize what is being taught and make it engaging for the children. 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.

Partner With Us

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Library programs completed

14+

Locations planned nationwide

100+

Students reached

6

States with programs

Press & Events

The Penny Power Project In the News

News TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove

Penny Power Project Brings Financial Literacy Program for Kids to Verona Public Library

Coverage of The Penny Power Project's expansion to Verona Public Library, bringing free financial literacy workshops to elementary students in the community.

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Event Verona Public Library

Penny Power Project — 3-Week Financial Literacy Program

A three-week series for 3rd graders and up covering the history of money, budgeting, saving, investing basics, and understanding risk vs. reward.

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Event JerseyBee / West Orange Library

West Orange Library — "The Penny Power Project"

Free financial literacy course at West Orange Public Library covering budgeting, saving, investing, loans, and more. February 25, 2026, 6–7 PM. No registration required.