Neighborhood Financial Literacy

Program Overview

Mind Treasures offers Financial Literacy Education to all ages across the Globe. K-12 programs are conducted in classrooms at partner schools world-wide.

In San Diego, adult programs are offered in partnership with San Diego County District Attorney at the CARE center.

Our unique character-based curriculum, ABCs of Wealth, delivers financial literacy lesson plans to address spiritual, psychological, emotional, and technical aspects of finances. This curriculum is a framework that can be easily adopted and implemented according to the realities of targeted community and population.

Please contact us if you'd like to learn more about our services and implement the program for your clients.

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Student and Volunteer Success Stories

2008, Upon completing the first financial literacy program in the Diamond Neighborhoods, Marquis Snowden who was only a 4th grade student at the time, was inspired to organize a weekly lemonade stand with his friends and raise over $1,100 to help with the purchase of a climbing wall for the kindergarten students at his elementary school.

2009, Marquis was quite saddened when he learned that due to drastic budget cuts at his school district (Lemon Grove, CA), he was not going to be able to attend the 6th grade summer camp. Inspired by his previous fundraising efforts, he took on a new challenge to raise enough funds so not only his classmates and schoolmates but the entire 6th grade class in his school district can attend the 2010 summer camp. Marquis' tireless efforts eventually enabled a small group of students to enjoy the 8th grade trip to Washington DC in 2011.

2012, Association of Fundraising Professionals (San Diego Chapter) honors Marquis as an Outstanding Youth/Student Volunteer during the National Philanthropy Day.

2013, Marquis establishes the NewComers Investment Club in the Diamond Neighborhoods to engage community youth and children to invest in the future of their community. This club is designed for the young members of the neighborhood who like to begin investing in stocks and community endeavors. At
monthly meetings members review and decide how to manage their stock portfolio. Completion of financial literacy programs is required for all potential club members.

In 2016 Marquis' efforts was featured on Chelsea Clinton's
"It's Your World" project. He continues to work with emerging youth leaders in the community. Watch VIDEOS of Marquis'
projects and accomplishments.

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