Mind Treasures

I have known the founders of this non-profit for several years and it is so refreshing to see how very compassionate and determined they are in offering financial literacy to everyone starting at a very young age. The organization is run seamlessly and ethically - all the time ensuring a positive global impact with their teachings ...

I first went to a class at Porter Elementary. I was impressed and vowed to support this effort that teaches how to save money and make good choices. Then a few years later I attended a class at Lincoln High School...I was amazed at how Alez would adapt the information for those going off to college. The work is needed....and the curriculum is amazing!

Mind Treasures is an amazing non-profit organization that really teaches children and adults of financial responsibility...they do a great job speaking in simple terms that everyone can understand and put into action.

I really appreciated the fact that this training was offered to our staff. We can all use the information that Alex had presented to us. I enjoyed this sort of setting, it helped the attendee's relax and be themselves. It shows how many personal treasures we all have inside of us. Sometimes people don't want to ask for help and this lets one another know we can all help one another. Alex had given us a few treasures as the box chest we used during our sessions, I will also use this at work, it will help me save and only use as needed, not because the money is there. I will help the grandkids with having them save and not go buy candy every chance they get. I look forward to teaching them how to be responsible and thankful for every thing we get.

The presentation made me think long and hard about my lifestyle, I realized I need to make a positive change in how I live.

I have worked with Mind Treasures for the past several years and they never fail to amuse me of their impact on the lives of young children. Participants are always eager to learn new financial skills from MT's staff. I love how most of the young ones are already thinking about teaching what they have learned to their own children in the future. Each lesson plan from the ABCs of Wealth curriculum provide a valuable life skill to the participants that will have lifetime effects. I sure home MT's program will expand rapidly throughout San Diego and beyond.

It's been pleasure working with Mind Treasures. Their ABCs of Wealth curriculum is changing the lives of many young children. I have seen the program in action and how attendees participate in various activities. I truly believe that this education should be offered at all schools across the country. Learning financial habits and skills is a must for everyone especially from young ages. My favorite lesson from the program is about how our generation is disrespecting everything by wasting valuable resources in our daily lives. Unfortunately our children are learning to be wasteful from young ages in their school environment.

Mind Treasures is a must program for our youth! I've been wanting to implement lessons on financial literacy for a few years in our organization's summer program (Any Body Can Youth Foundation) and Alex provided this organized with a very informative course, with the added tough task of having to teach to a blended group of 5th through 11th graders. The approach was perfect and the variety of lessons, activities, and mediums used (hands on activities, workbooks, video, etc.) made each session very engaging. Not only did our youth learn about important finance terms and habits, but they also learned a great deal about the values that are important to have not only when dealing with money, but when going through life. Very happy that this program is available in our community!

We met with Alex and Mind Treasures in the summer of 2014 and immediately felt the impact of their financial guidance. Our road isn't easy; we rest easier knowing we aren't mismanaging the basics while trying to move on to the more advanced items down our path.

Mind Treasure is an amazing program. I began to volunteer a year and a half ago and words cannot explain the impact I have seen throughout my time with MT. The children's faces light up when we walk into the room as they are anticipating fun and engaging activities. The curriculum is age appropriate and the staff members are genuinely passionate about the purpose of MT. After the 12 weeks of lessons, I notice a real difference in how the children incorporate the values an virtues of MT in vivo. Overall, I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful program.

My son is now 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. He was in third grade when he first started in this very special program. He learned the priceless value of money in relationship to himself and the world around him.

He used to have the "burning hole" in his pocket, not unusual for a young boy his age. But through this wonderful program, he learned the core values of earning his own money, saving his own money and charitable giving - of his own money.

Boys grow up into teenagers. Teenagers are well-known for being self-involved, very self-motivated and oftentimes selfish.

And yes, my son does have his days .... but to both his and Mind Treasure's credit, he has stayed true to the principles he learned with Mind Treasures. He still saves more than 1/3 of his money and has learned to donate not only his money, but his time to a specific charity that he enjoys supporting.

As far as I'm concerned, Mind Treasures could also been called Heart Treasures; they are a remarkable organization doing great work. Thank You Alex & Company.

Mind Treasures is a definite treasure for all who have an opportunity to participate. It is a curriculum that should be available for all young people. It is planting a positive seed for now and their future. They can share this vital information now with others even their parents who may not have gotten this information earlier. This curriculum is twofold: the children are learning valuable information on virtues they should strive to possess in addition to learning about how to handle money. The virtues taught has so much to do with how money is handled.

Some years ago I was able to attend a Mind Treasures workshop. The program seemed simple enough and at the time I had a good bit of debt. I began following the advice and although it took 4 years to clear my debt, I now have savings and use only 2 credit cards and pay them off at the end of every month.

Now my purpose in using the credit cards is to get points to travel. A much better way to "spend" money.

Mind Treasures is such a wonderful blessing! The program is for all ages. Everyone can learn and grow with this program. It has a very unique curriculum that develops patience, sharing, and being grateful. It has helped and changed all communities.

I've had the privilege of volunteering with this wonderful organization for many years. Their program is changing the life of the children one student and school at the time. Children are becoming aware of their hidden potentials and learning how to use these resources in their personal, family, and community finances.

This program addresses life principles and responsibilities so that the participants can make a connection on how their attitude towards life has a direct correlation on their finances. I wish this was taught to me when I was a child! The concepts are applicable to all ages and the exercises keep the participant engaged.

This is the best idea ever! If this financial literacy program was implemented when I was in Elementary, I would have had a better understanding of the importance in making wise financial decisions. The children are highly interested from beginning to end of how money should be used. Recommend it!

I was fortunate to work with the Mind Treasures team in 2011. It was a very rewarding experience. Watching the students absorb the information so readily and applying it in so many ways at home, and even at school. Especially about wasting food and the importance of water. How students their own age were, in many cases, unable to attend school. Even some of them that were able didn't have desks or windows and such things we take for granted. I was impressed with their desire to help where they could. I'm sure that some of them will, in some way, go in a direction to be of value to society in some area or another. I was unable to join the program again due to another obligation that did not allow me to participate. Yes, if I could, I would love to participate again.

I just attended a course over-view of the Mind Treasures program and mission. The mission of MInd Treasures as I understand it, is to train a generation of people to be more financially literate by invoking the sound philosophy of spending, sharing and sharing ones money to a entrephilantropic end. This message, taught to all ages in all walks of life, will then be taught to the next generation and the next becoming eventually a way of life.
While the present economic state of the nation will seemingly slow the effect message of the mission of MInd Treasures, it is a great and trainable philosophy sure to benefit all in society. There will be more concern for the society, less selfishness and less dependence of credit or greed and immediate gratification. This is a simple and beautiful goal.

As a Fourth Grade teacher, I can tell you that the Mind Treasures program is awesome! The students love the class and they learn life-long skills related to saving, spending and sharing. Mind Treasures provides curriculum that we as public school teachers are not able to cover in the normal classroom setting. I wish every student could go through a Mind Treasures program!

Mind Treasures is a great organization that instils financial literacy in young people. Not only do the lessons benefit children, they also apply to parents. This program has helped parents as well. The instructors have a heart to see people become financially secure and to raise the next generation to overcome financial obstacles.

Mind Treasures is an amazing program. It gives young students and their families real tools to become financially informed and secure. It also gives students a chance to discover the amazing resources that they have like patience, assertiveness and concideration.

Having known the founder and his family for many years, helped in a small amount of classes and had my children participate in the Mind Treasures experience I am a believer in the value this program brings to children, junior youth, youth and adults anyone who struggles with making the sure the material things are not a burden or hinderance to living the life we are called to. Alex has overseen the organic development of a powerful building block to a better society through his humble willingness to serve his community, apply his knowledge and continuously reflect on the progress of the program.

Thank you for putting forth a mighty effort to all of those involved in this grass roots endeavor!

This excellent organization helped me get completely out of debt and STAY that way. I also had the pleasure of helping with a children's class at one point and was quite impressed with the way the children are taught to utilize money with the idea of giving service to others.

This is a very fine organization and I highly recommend it.

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Just like music is universal, so is mind treasures. Mind Treasures is for any age or gender. It is basic financial literacy needed by all. But more than about money, it is about character development. Mind Treasures teaches about tools needed to handle money (little or much). Especially, patience, self-discipline and moderation. We can talk about everything developed inside of us. Mind Treasures teaches on responsibility, truthfulness, and generosity. Children can learn to be thankful for all things. It is not just about MONEY!!!!

I serve as a member of law enforcement, currently assigned to the Juvenile Adminstration Unit. I initially had the opportunity to observe the Mind Treasures curriculum being taught in an after school program. The students that were in attendance varied in age, yet all appeared to be so captivated by the training. I was blown away both by the training and the student particiaption. As it currently stood, I had no room on my calendar to volunteer for "another program," but Mind Treasures was different. I made myself available to volunteer in an way possible. I absolutely love the positive change that Alex Mazloom and his staff are doing in the lives of families with this program.

We were always looking for a school in Africa to support, where we help with children's nourishment and education needs. Dollar a Month Fund helped us find such school and we are regularly update with the school's and with students' progress. We even got a chance to communicate with the students through DMF's efforts.

I had the wonderful privilege working with Mind Treasures. There are two representatives from Mind Treasures per class. Recently, I worked with the primary grades and it was so much fun. I love to see how positiveness can motivate minds. The students are eager to learn and express themselves using there new found knowledge. At the end of the program we asked the students what they learned and what impressed them the most, I was very surprised by the responses. The students were very specific on what they learned and how much of an impact it had on their lives. One student expressed his desire to stop wasting food when he eats because so many children do not have anything to eat. He also stated that he will start taking smaller portions in an effort to not waste food. Another student told me that she learned how to be selfless and not selfish, and that she wanted to donate the toys she was no longer using. This non profit organization not only teaches students how to become better adults, but also how to become wiser adults when it comes to spending and using money. Throughout the program we use a register, at the end of our workbooks, for students to calculate how much money they are spending, sharing and saving. It teaches students the importance in saving for something they want and not spending money carelessly. It also helps children to see the importance in giving back to the community to help make it better. I hope to always be a part of this excellent program!

Mind Treasures is doing a fantastic job educationing our children.

Mind Treasures is like a beautiful flower in the blooming process. It is a program that tenderly nurtures our sensative areas with rich teachings of life's most important and needed disciplines. It teaches how to take from life what is essential for healthy growth as each blossom must depend on for beauty and stregnth. Mind Treasures teaches each student how to give back to thier community and to society in general, a generous portion of love with a spiritual twist that is contageous and promotes peace. It thrives in children as their learning roots are hungry for the proper food; but it works for adults that are anxious to contribute in a way that benefits all. Mind Treasures is over the top in uniting quality humans.

My experience with Mind Treasures was delivering a financial literacy and character building curriculum to elementary school students, 2nd grade through 5th grade. At the end of six months, students said such things as "I now help my mother more," "I will quit bullying," "I learned to have patience and to save money," "I learned to not waste food," "I want to help the poor," "when I grow up I will give my money to help the homeless." It was one of the most satisfying and moving experiences of all of my volunteer and paid activities.

My two sons have done this program and have enjoyed the very different hands on activities. I have taught the program in Beijing China as an after school activity and very often parents would come repeatedly and thank me for what their kids were learning. I have taught this program to counselors and teachers from 2 International schools in Beijing and they have also taught it as an after school program. My kids are using the skills they have learned. They are getting weekly allowance and are doing a great job in saving, spending and sharing. They have truly understood the concept of money management taught to them. I have had friends also who have bought the package as a christmas gift and they were very happy with the results. I highly recommend the program. It is easy to teach and an easy and fun way to learn.

Hello, My name is Miranda Hazard. I attended the course with my fiance Joe Garrett and his son Dejour Garrett who is 12 years old. I believe the course helped me with financial planning. It helped help to understand what it means to save, invest, etc. I am a work in progress and feel like I could learn so much more. I never knew how to balance a checkbook.
I appreciated the information learned and how it tied into families and personal enrichment. It was a great experience for me and I hope that the program is continued for others to experience what I did and what my family did. Thank you Mr. Alex Mazloom and Mind Treasures.

This program is great!!! Not only my son enjoyed going to this class I can see that my son's confidence level has gone up. I am so glad that he joined this program because now he is aware of making better financial decision such as saving, building credit score and basics of managing money which will all come in handy in his future. I definitely recommend MInd Treasure :)

It has been a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Mind Treasures. Not only does this agency embraces the mission of providing excellent financial literacy to underserved youth but they have expanded the concept of education and have developed a unique curriculum combining character development with financial literacy, in order to raise our future generations to become financially stable and independent. The curriculum is taught by incorporating the foundation of values by focusing on developing key character traits such as patience, responsibility, moderation, thankfulness, selflessness, generosity and truthfulness. This development is complemented by learning the goal setting, decision making, borrowing and budgeting processes.

I've had the opportunity to volunteer in an after-school program curriculum they teach, ABC's of Wealth and it was truly a life experience for me.

They have been a partnering agency of the San Diego City-County Reinvestment Task Force and they have continously have seeked opportunities to coordinate efforts with community agencies and schools in San Diego and we are currently working on a collaborative effort in bringing Financial Education to the Schools in San Diego, especially those located in lower-income communities.

This program helped me get out of debt. I was in debt not from splurging on items I couldn’t afford but from simply not having sufficient income. Mind Treasures helped me find the best ways to 1) lower the interest rates and 2) pay it off completely. My life is certainly less stressful from having taken advantage of this program!

Mind Treasures has tapped into a real 'gold-mind', if you will, meaning that it empowers us to re-'think' about the energy of money and how the ethereal effects that we call VIRTUES -kindliness, compassion, generosity, creativity - can change our lives by the way we apply this 'entity'. Money has a reputation that it is evil. Well, after attending Mind Treasures workshop, I have a more uplifting perspective of it...and that is the VIRTUEs aspect of money- which was missing in my life. The time is right --as Mind Treasures is teaching our younger generation (the seed) about this philosophy so that as our world continues to progress, a new 'mindset'/gold-mind will grow, and our world will develop into an economy that will be universally balanced. I am gradually getting out of debt...the first step for me. Our country is so in need of Financial Literacy. Wish I had it in my early days of parenting-- but I can teach my grandchildren!

I have seen the results of this organization. In this time of financial turmoil, it provides a reminder of what is most important (virtues and their application) and practical process to achieve wealth and prosperity - in the deepest meaning of the words. No other financial literacy program does this. It needs to be funded more, so that it can expand and reach more individuals and families.

I would like to take the time and thank Mind Treasures for all of the hard work that they due in the community to help lift people out of financial oppression. I feel fortunate to have been able to work with this program and I highly recommend them for anyone who needs assistance with learning about financial literacy through a humanistic, hands-on , tangible manner. Not only is Mind Treasures assisting with financial literacy but creating opportunities through strong community building by utilzing program graduates to assist in their communities with helping children to learn to read and learn more comprehensive math skills so that they can benefit from an early start in their own financial literacy. Thank you Mind Treasures for giving so much to the communities that you work in and for helping to life the oppression of financial burdens.

We really appreciated the opportunity to send our child to an after school program, Mind Treasures, teaching and promoting an understanding of financial awareness and tips to navigating responsibly in the world of money at a young age. We still use the piggy bank box with a section for share, spend, save. It's wonderful to have a community resource such as this program and we would highly recommend it to others. Thank you Alex!

I just recently attended a workshop presented by Alex Mazloom, co-founder, Mind Treasures. The information he presents is excellent! The information he presented is something humanity can use to help bring out our virtues and truly make this a world that we can live in prosperity, spiritual happiness, and overall well being. I don't think that our economic situation would be in the condition it is if we had these values in place.

Mind Treasure's is a partner in deliverying financial education to an
area of San Diego considered as under-served. The program
curriculum has reached more than 500 students in the neighborhood popular after school program called Prime Time.
This program helps to level the playing field of equal knowledge on
financial practices which is one of life's essential success tools.
The husband and wife team that created the curriculum have shared
a wonderful gift to the families of this under invested community.
It is amazing to see how second and third grade students are able to
grasp the same basic financial concepts of Saving, Spending and Sharing as adults. In fact the kids get it even more so. As a volunteer
working with Mind Treasures for three years, it has been a wonderful
experience. Now we are waiting to see the results overtime.
Can't wait to see how the community will be impacted in the future as
these children grow into young adults and become entre-philanthropist. There are no doubts that it will be better.

Barbara Day

Thank you Alex and Nazila!

Mind Treasures is a Gem of a program. The only program of it's kind, children learn the importance of saving and making responsible financial decisions. If this program was adopted in every school in San Diego county, San Diego would lead our nation in financial literacy. I only wish I had the opportunity to learn about credit, debt, and purchasing behavior before I enrolled in college. I would recommend Mind Treasures to any parent who wants to equip their children for a responsible financial future filled with values and expertise.

Mind Treasurers is a wonderful organization. Both my kids participated in a program offered by M.T. when they were in Elementary school and they both enjoyed it and learned a lot.
As a parent, I really believe that a program that teaches kids to build a solid foundation in dealing with money is very valuable especially considering today's financial challenges.
Not only did my kids learn important skills in saving and investing, but they were also taught how to develop key character traits such as generosity, patience, responsibility and gratitude, just to name a few.
Both my kids have become more compassionate towards people in need and are happier to help others by doing community services on regular basis.
I really reccommend the programs offered by Mind Tresurers because they are well organized and kids learn a lot from them.

As a 30 year community child advocate, I was curious about Mind Treasures. I met Alex when I volunteered at one of his classes. I was so impressed with the project, I had to learn more. Not only do they teach children about finance, they integrate essential life values as part of the learning experience. I wanted to be part of the program, so I attended a semimar designed to educate participants on Mind Treasures instructional techniques. I had a wonderful time! The newfound knowledge I took away from the class is priceless! I strongly suggest all parents and children participate in the mind Treasures program! Thank you Alex!

Lynda Johnson

My experience with Mind Treasures has made a major impact in the lives
of my children, and the children in our community. In 2008 my son, who
was 9yrs old ,attended the ABC's of wealth classes for children sponsored by Mind Treasures and facilitated by Mr. Alex Mazloom. And
not only learned about money and its proper use, but character traits that
I found more inportant in trainning my child, such as patience,moderation,
responsibility, thankfulness,truthfullness,selflessness and generosity.
Marquis took this basic trainning and began to try and find solutions to
issues that he could make a difference. He and few classmates raised
$1,100 to help the PTA purchase a climbing wall at their elementary
school. Since September 2009, Marquis was been working to raise
90K to send 364 middle school students to the Outdoor Education
Program , which was removed due to major educational budget cuts.
The trainning that he received from the Mind Treasures has inspired
him to try and use his gifts and talents to make a difference in his
school and community, and use wealth to impact our world!
MIND TREASURES IS CHANGING OUR WORLD THRU EDUCATION !!

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I was raised that money wasn't important. As a result I didn't know much about money and was financially illiterate. When I came to Mind Treasures I was in debt and needed help. The most important thing they did was educate me about money and how to use it. I learned about budgeting, about how to use my money, how to create healthy financial habits and before I knew it, I cleared my credit card debt of $12 thousand dollars. I would never have been able to do this without the assistance of this wonderful program. More importantly, it has given me financial education and as we all know knowledge is power.

I think it is essential for everyone to receive the best financial education possible. As an educator, I feel this should be a mandatory part of our children's education. This is, I feel, the answer to the economic disaster we currently find ourselves in today not only in the United States, but on a Global level. This is the long term solution to prosperity.

I cannot think of a higher recommendation than making sure every child receives this education which will not only empower them, but chart the path to their prosperity.

Financial education and literacy through character development - this is so unique in concept and so far ahead of it's time. Everyone whom I have met who has either been involved in this program or gone through its courses, has nothing but compliments and the highest regards for the concept and it's Executive Director.

The inspiring transformations of young minds was made evident in the fall of 2010 at Johnson Elementary School in San Diego county. One third grader on the first day of the after school class program stated he didn’t need to learn about making money because he was going to rob banks. By the fourth week of classes, his demeanor had completely changed and he was now developing and manifesting virtues highlighted in the course such as respect, patience, responsibility. He was now understanding the importance of saving money instead of wanting to steal it. Many of the students likewise experienced many positive character improvements and grew in financial maturity and in understanding the importance of balance and moderation in their use of time as well as in their spending habits.

At first i thought that this program was lame. but as the days progressed on and we learned many new things, i was having a great time. this program, not only was a great place to learn about financial fitness, but also it was a fun experience.