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Financial Literacy For Kids - Piggy Banks

Help me give my students the tools they need to learn about saving and investing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chapman's classroom raised $528

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Financial Literacy for Youth: A High-Impact Investment

Financial literacy is essential for everyone, but it is especially important for kids.

By teaching kids about budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management, we can give them the tools they need to build a secure financial future.

The earlier young people learn about financial literacy, the better off they will be in the long run. They will be more likely to make wise financial decisions, which will help them achieve their financial goals and avoid debt and financial hardship.

We believe that starting early is the best way to break the cycle of poverty. By teaching our students about financial literacy, we are empowering them to succeed in life.

That's why we're asking for your help to purchase piggy banks for our 4th and 5th-grade students. Piggy banks are a great way for young people to learn about saving money. They can put their loose change in the piggy bank and watch their savings grow over time.

A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. Your donation will help us provide our students with the tools they need to learn about financial literacy and break the cycle of poverty.

Invest in the future of our youth today!

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Oakland, CA
Grades 3-5
Community Service
Financial Literacy
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Chapman Franklin Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Oakland, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

60 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

6 Pcs Piggy Bank for Adults 4.72 Inch Stainless Steel Adults Savings Bank Must Break to Open Metal Money Bank Money Saving Box (Silver) • Amazon Business $31.99 8 $255.92

6 Pcs Piggy Bank for Adults 4.72 Inch Stainless Steel Adults Savings Bank Must Break to Open Metal Money Bank Money Saving Box (Silver) • Amazon Business $31.99 3 $95.97

Roshtia 4 Pcs Piggy Bank for Adults Stainless Steel Savings Bank Money Unbreakable Saving Box Must Break to Open for Kids Adults, 4.72'', Black, Blue, Red, Pink • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost			$377.88
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$34.58
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.67
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$448.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$79.08
Total project goal			$527.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$527.21
1 Donor			-$263.60
Donations toward project cost			-$224.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$39.54
match offer			-$263.61
Match offer toward project cost			-$224.07
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$39.54
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Financial Literacy For Kids - Piggy Banks

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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