Building Economically Empowered Futures
Helping Hands Community Mission is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to equipping the next generation with the financial knowledge and leadership skills they need to thrive.
Our Mission
Helping Hands Community Mission is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization focused on youth economic empowerment and community development. We equip youth with real-world financial skills, income awareness, and leadership habits so they can enter adulthood confident and economically prepared.
We believe every young person deserves access to financial education that empowers them to build stable, independent futures. Through our flagship Youth Financial Empowerment Academy, we provide hands-on learning experiences that transform how teens understand and manage money.
Youth-Centered
Every program is designed with teen engagement, learning styles, and real-world relevance in mind.
Accessible to All
Financial hardship never prevents participation. Scholarships and sponsored seats ensure access.
Community-Rooted
We partner with local organizations, schools, and businesses to strengthen our community fabric.
Excellence-Driven
High-quality curriculum, experienced facilitators, and structured programming deliver real results.
What We Do
Our flagship program, the Youth Financial Empowerment Academy, delivers comprehensive financial literacy education through our signature Money Moves Lab experience.
Youth Financial Empowerment Academy
A structured, high-energy program that teaches teens ages 13-17 the essential financial skills they need for independent adulthood.
- 10-week cohort model
- Afterschool and select Saturday sessions
- Small cohorts (18-22 students)
- Interactive simulations and real-world projects
Money Moves Lab
Our signature program experience combines hands-on activities, peer collaboration, and expert guidance to make financial concepts engaging and memorable.
Students explore budgeting, banking, credit awareness, income strategies, and entrepreneurial thinking through interactive challenges that build both knowledge and confidence.
Our Commitment
No student is turned away due to financial hardship.
We offer community tuition, sponsored seats, and scholarship opportunities to ensure every motivated teen can access our programs. Financial empowerment education should be available to all, not just those who can afford it.
Community-Driven Impact
We partner with schools, financial institutions, local businesses, and community organizations to create a network of support for youth economic empowerment.
Schools & Educators
Collaborating to extend financial literacy beyond the classroom with structured, engaging programming.
Financial Institutions
Partnering with banks and credit unions to provide real-world insights and CRA-aligned community investment.
Corporate Sponsors
Working with businesses committed to workforce readiness and youth economic mobility in our community.