Five Buckets Foundation

Five Buckets does wonderful work teaching financial literacy in an approachable way, during a time that matters, and with fundamental skills that go beyond a workshop.

Volunteering with Five Buckets has been a rewarding experience, and I’m passionate about their mission to provide quality financial literacy education. Their workshops are thoughtfully designed, making complex financial topics like budgeting, credit, and student loans accessible and engaging. It’s inspiring to see young adults and low-income communities gain confidence in managing their finances, a crucial skill often overlooked in traditional education. The positive feedback from attendees speaks volumes, as many express feeling more optimistic about their financial future. I’m grateful to support a nonprofit that addresses such an essential need in the community.

I recently attended a workshop held by 5 Buckets, and as a high school student just now applying for my first job, it really opened my eyes. The facilitators were extremely passionate and knowledgeable, while also making sure that everyone understood the topics. The workshop was well-structured and organized, and I liked how it focused on personal growth and goal-setting. Everything was explained in a way that was easy to follow and made sense for both life and work. One of the best parts was being able to ask questions and interact with others in real time. I left feeling way more clear about my future goals and excited to put what I learned into practice. I’d definitely recommend this workshop to anyone who’s just starting to figure out money or wants to pick up some practical skills for life.

I recently joined the 5 Buckets initiative as a volunteer educator and am now proud to be a part of their youth advisory board. I have seen how effective the program's financial literacy curriculum is in teaching critical subjects through an "opportunity mindset" so that they can be easily understood, digested and applied. 5 Bucket's mission is incredibly important to help young people thrive, and I am excited to help support their hardworking team.

I recently got involved with Five Buckets and started my journey as an assisting educator for the financial literacy program. I am so impressed with the thoroughness of this curriculum and how simplified they have made it so that even young teenagers can full grasp such vital concepts that most adults don't even know on average. Having the opportunity to help spread this wealth of knowledge feels like a very important duty and I am glad to have been introduced to it.

As a high school student, I recently attended a financial literacy workshop by 5 Buckets, and it was really helpful! The facilitators made everything easy to understand, breaking down important topics like budgeting and saving into relatable concepts. The hands-on activities really engaged us and made learning fun. I walked away with great tips that I can use right now, which makes me feel more confident about my financial future. I think every high school student should attend these workshops—they’re a great way to get prepared for real-life money management!

Amazing group of individuals that are helping empower a wide range of people with financial literacy!!

As Executive Director of YouthSF I am concerned about the High School & College students we hire to be Facilitators/ Counselors at our Summer Camps. For many of our Facilitators YouthSF is their first job so we are eager to help them with their professional development. We host workshops on everything from resume writing to public speaking. Having the Five Buckets Foundation provide an expertly led financial literacy workshop has proven to be an invaluable addition to our training! The professional, yet approachable, manner with which financial instruction is given has proven highly effective. Our Facilitators build solid financial habits with the very first paychecks that they earn from YouthSF. We are grateful to the Five Buckets Foundation for the invaluable service they provide.

This Foundation has an amazing vision to help those just starting out to build a financial foundation that would last a lifetime. Great volunteer opportunity, great programming and even greater staff.

As an incoming Volunteer, I appreciated the training that has already commenced for my colleagues and I. Getting an idea of how this Foundation functions, as well as the mantra that leads their financial literacy journey- they are bench marks for others to follow. Small and mighty, I believe 5 Buckets is putting the holistic individual first, and their hands on approach to training and workshops will serve them well as they look to the future. I look forward to getting more involved as I love what I have seen so far.

I had the pleasure of working with Five Buckets Foundation on multiple occasions, and their dedication to serving the veteran and military spouse communities is truly commendable. They generously supported several VetsinTech events, where we collaborated on offering tailored financial literacy classes specifically designed for veterans and military spouses.

What stood out the most was their genuine commitment to educating and empowering our community with practical tools and resources. Their approach was not only professional but also compassionate, ensuring that participants left with actionable knowledge to improve their financial well-being.

Five Buckets Foundation goes beyond the traditional nonprofit model by focusing on sustainable impact and truly making a difference in the lives of those they serve. It has been an absolute privilege to collaborate with them, and I look forward to future partnerships. They are a vital asset to any organization looking to bridge financial literacy gaps in underserved communities.

Helped me learn some useful basics in budgeting through one of their training sessions.

My experience with Five Buckets has been extremely positive. The financial literacy information provided to community members free of charge is extremely valuable and much needed. I hope to see Five Buckets continue and expand their valuable nonprofit work moving forward.

Budgeting, building credit, and learning about bank accounts are keys to financial success. So great to see 5 Buckets take the lead and engage a range of audiences on this critical information.

Five Buckets Foundations is doing exceptional work assisting students and young adults in developing and increasing financial literacy. For this "older adult" The Foundation's publication"5 Buckets, 4 Shovels, A Beach and a Map , a guide to Financial Security" has been a wake up call for me to organize and gather important financial information for my own reference and as part of emergency preparedness for our family.

One would be surprised to know how many young people know very little about personal finance - such as the perils of credit cards, budgeting, loan, taxes. This causes many of them to get in financial distress at an early age. Financial literacy is a crucial issue right now, and schools in California do nothing to address this need.

5 Buckets does a very important job in covering this glaring omission in our education system, and it is very effective in imparting financial information through its classes and publications to the young people who need it most.

Our experience collaborating with the 5 Buckets Foundation has been absolutely fantastic for our Bay Scholars students. They truly relished the opportunity to engage in customized financial literacy workshops that perfectly matched their interests. We are immensely thankful for the partnership we've established with the 5 Buckets Foundation and the remarkable, transformative work they are committed to delivering.

I observed a workshop by 5 Buckets over the summer and the presenters gave so many good things for the students to think about. They are doing a great job of making financial literacy both accessible and fun!

5 Buckets presented a Basics of Personal Finance presentation to our college students. The presentation could not have gone any better. The content was insightful, thought provoking, and very beneficial to our students, as it is a very important topic that should be taught at an early age! We were pleased with the commitment and enthusiasm by our presenter and their dedication to provide easy and digestible information.

The 5 Buckets Foundation's impact grows larger every day as students make their way through workshops and begin making changes in their financial lives. At the same time, the organization engages corporate partners throughout the community to help scale curriculum delivery and educate those who need it most. The 5 Buckets presenters do a fantastic job of keeping students engaged and informed with relevant topics, targeted specifically at those beginning their financial journey. I'm very proud to be involved with such a dedicated and important organization.

Five Buckets team went to Riordan High School and delivered quality financial education to our students. It helps them become financially aware, have a budget mindset, and spend smartly. All will benefit them along their journey beyond.

They make a significant impact on our society. Imagine more young people and adults alike are well knowledgeable about personal finance, achieve their goals, and become financially independent. That has big prosperous outcomes for all the society.

5 Buckets is actively addressing the problem of inadequate financial education in the United States. This organization caters to a diverse audience, encompassing high school students, college students, veterans, underserved communities, and beyond. Their curriculum is designed to be easy-to-follow, engaging, and exceptionally informative, making it accessible to a broad spectrum of learners. I take great pride in volunteering to support 5 Buckets' mission.

Over the past year, 5 Buckets has made great strides to diversify their offerings in the personal finance education space, as well as engage new audiences for their programs and fundraising. Every day I read about how basic financial concepts are severely lacking in our society. It is great to see 5 buckets move the needle in the right direction.

This nonprofit is providing an immensely valuable service to young people and adults alike. Financial literacy is key to advancing one’s goals, and 5 Buckets is doing their part to ensure a better future for all.

5 Buckets takes an empathetic approach to financial literacy. Their curriculum not only makes financial concepts understandable but strives to make the topic approachable, removing the anxiety students experience when thinking about personal finance.
The organization is ran by a compassionate and effective director, who is guided by a board of community leaders. They are mission driven and always put their students first.

I never learned about financial literacy in school, and now, as a young professional, am thrilled to support and organization like 5 Buckets doing such important work!

I am proud to serve as a member of the Youth Advisory Board for this ground-breaking nonprofit that works tirelessly to provide financial literacy education to youth and underserved communities.

5 Buckets continually serves the community as a pillar of financial literacy information. The organization has invested heavily in its curriculum to ensure it is relaying relevant and high quality material to all the individuals that it serves. I am proud serve on the Board of an organization that is mission driven and headed by an extremely dedicated and hardworking CEO.

It is been terrific to watch the growth of the 5 Buckets Foundation as they continue to expand to new markets and reach students with their thoughtful and practical programming. Their leadership has a bold plan to address the gap in financial literacy knowledge in our country. A healthier future for all of us starts with education, and 5 Buckets is doing their part.

The Five Buckets Foundation does an excellent job in bridging the financial literacy gap that is present in so many communities. The foundation takes an empathetic approach to financial literacy, understanding that on the individual level, it can be intimidating to even know where to start! In a country where our educational institutions do not typically cover personal finance as part of standard curriculum, The Five Buckets Foundation provides the resources and knowledge to support those looking to begin or continue their journey in taking charge of their finances.

I continue to be impressed with this organization and how the curriculum has developed over the years. They're responsive to new trends while continuing their research-based, engaging programming!!

Five Buckets is delivering on its mission by providing quality financial education to a population very much in needs.

Can’t say enough good things about 5 buckets! Teaching personal finance to youth and marginalized communities is an invaluable service to our society! Thank you for all you do - it changes lives in real time ������

I thought the workshop was really interesting. I wish we learned things like this in school - it's really important to understand money and savings, how to make a budget, and know about credit cards and interest.

thank you to this great organization for teaching us about personal finance. i loved learning about budgeting, emotions around money and reading your paycheck. love 5 buckets' presentations.

Amazing workshops. Relatable, great content. Thankful for this experience.

Got really great information and advice, and really happy to see a charity giving out good information in a world with a lot of people sharing the wrong stuff

As a young adult I found that I was lacking in my understanding of personal finance. The programming and materials offered by the 5 Buckets Foundation greatly improved my financial literacy! From retirement savings to budgeting, I am now confidently on the journey to financial independence. Thanks 5 Buckets!

I can not say enough good things about Five Buckets Four Shovels. What this team is doing is quite simply the Lord's work-- by empowering the individual and unlocking the possibility for anyone to achieve financial independence, FBFS has restored my faith in the American Dream.

In a world more uncertain than ever, I take comfort in knowing there is light.

Five Buckets. Four Shovels. Thousands of Changed Lives. One Dream.

Their personal finance workshops are great, and they’re free!

This nonprofit is truly making a difference in the lives of young people - financial literacy education is extremely undertaught but crucial! I can't wait to see how 5 Buckets continues to help young people with these workshops.

Young, growing, and dynamic organization that is laser-focused on one of the key drivers of equity and inclusion: financial literacy. Our Board is committed to using a variety of communications platforms to engage with families, young adults, veterans -- anyone -- who wants to pave the way to a strong financial future for themselves and loved ones. Join one of our free webinars, and see how our simple formula of Five Buckets, Four Shovels, a Beach and a Map can empower and inform good decisions along life's journey.