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Changing Lives

We envision a world where all people have the financial education to build a successful future.

One Learner at a Time

Isabella met 5 Buckets during college decision week of her Senior year at Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School in Oakland. Hear her story:

By The Numbers

With your help and the help of our volunteers, sponsors, and funders, our impact is significant and life-changing.

98
Highly Recommend Our Workshops
4,900
Learners Served
92
Felt More Knowledgeable About Topics

The majority of our learners are first-generation, low-to-moderate income (LMI), BIPOC+, and Latina community members across the Bay Area and beyond.

About 60% of our learners are youth ages 12–24 — middle school, high school, and college students navigating financial decisions for the first time. The other 40% are adults, many of whom are reshaping or refining their financial lives with courage and care.

In Our Community

At 5 Buckets, we’re proud to partner with schools, colleges, nonprofits, and companies who are invested in the financial wellness of those they serve. Together, we’re bringing financial education to life — in classrooms, community centers, Zoom rooms, and beyond.

Educational Institutions:

Ascend @ UC BerkeleyARISE High SchoolCal Poly San Luis Obispo: Financial Management Association, American Marketing Association, Systems Optimization ClubCristo Rey De La Salle High School East BayHenry M. Gunn High SchoolICA Cristo Rey High SchoolMenlo High SchoolMission High School -> EY College MapNotre Dame Student International Business CouncilRiordan High SchoolRoy Cloud ElementaryRumsey Hall SchoolSanta Clara University: Finance ClubSFSU Empowerment OrganizationSkyline CollegeUniversity of Georgia: Terry Women’s InitiativeUniversity of Notre Dame: Student International Business CouncilUSF Master of Science in Entrepreneurship & InnovationUrban SchoolWestmoor High School

Community Organizations:

Alaska Airlines, IncA CuriaeArden WoodBay ScholarsBridgemakers FoundationCalifornia Independent Booksellers AllianceCommunity Bank of the BayEdmitEY CollegeMap High School Mentorship ProgramFirst Base FoundationGiants Community FundGiants Junior ScholarsHanna CenterHeritage BankInternational Coaching Federation – Bay Area Chapter, San FranciscoLarkin Street YouthLEMO Foundation – Sophie’s ScholarsMinorities to MajoritiesOakland PromiseOrphan CompassionPresidio Bank in San MateoSalesian Boys’ and Girls’ ClubSAMS (Student Affairs Moms)San Mateo Police Activities League – Explorers ProgramSD Mayer & AssociatesSt. Anthony FoundationTell Hi Neighborhood CenterVetsinTechYouthSFYWCA Berkeley/Oakland

Support Our Mission

Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and fueling our mission. Your investment in financial wellness education makes a real and lasting impact in the lives of our learners.

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