Money Skills that Open Doors

Financial education that meets people where they are.

We believe financial knowledge shouldn’t depend on where you grew up,
how much you earn, or where you are today.

Our programs give young people, community members, and people who are incarcerated the practical skills to budget, save, build credit, and plan ahead. Workshops are built around real life, so participants leave with confidence to make decisions that move them forward.

Or roughly one in six children in Lehigh County are living below the poverty line

Or more than 58,000 people are food insecure according to the Food Insecurity Report

Of high schoolers don’t graduate within four years, or one in five students

Youth and Schools

WeThrive partners with school districts to provide financial education programming. Currently, we provide 3, 6, 9, and 12-week programs, but we also provide one-time presentations or A-la Carte format.

Community Organizations

We work with local community organizations, nonprofits, prisons and jails to offer financial education to members of the local community and prisoner re-entry programs.

Our Partners in Financial Wellness

  • Joseph Firth Youth Center full-color stacked logo
  • Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley full-color inline logo
  • Casa Guadalupe full-color stacked logo
  • Volunteer Center of Lehigh Valley full-color inline logo
  • Hope Survives full-color inline logo
  • St Luke's Health Network full-color inline logo
  • Norwescap full-color stacked logo

Explore Topics

Our facilitators are Certified Financial Educators (CFEd®), a professional designation offered by the Heartland Institute of Financial Education and recognized by FINRA.

Basic Banking

Whether opening a first account or reestablishing one after a setback, learn how to choose the right bank, avoid fees, and keep more of what you earn.

Budgeting & Savings

From a first paycheck to a household budget, build a spending plan that fits your real life and start saving (even when money is tight).

Credit Building & Repair

Understand how credit works, how to read your report, and how to build a score that opens doors to better rates and more.

Identity Theft

Learn to protect your personal information, spot scams before they happen, and know what to do if your identity is stolen.

Minimize or Pay Off Debt

Get a clear, realistic plan to tackle what you owe, from credit cards and collections to fines and fees, and stay debt-free for good.

Student Loans

Make smart choices before, during, and after school, from understanding financial aid to managing repayment and exploring forgiveness options.

Lending & Home Buying

Turn the dream of homeownership into a step-by-step plan, from building credit and saving for a down payment to getting the keys.

Investing

Discover how small, steady steps today can grow into long-term wealth, from retirement plans to investing basics, no matter where you’re starting.

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WeThrive Foundation has partnered with First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.

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