8 Cents in a Jar

8 Cents in a Jar, Inc. is a Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting financial literacy among underserved students in Apopka. The organization operates with a small team of three employees. 8 Cents in a Jar aims to empower students from a young age to make informed financial decisions. Their programs focus on teaching essential money management skills such as saving, investing, and avoiding common financial pitfalls. The organization's curriculum extends beyond high school, supporting students as they transition into adulthood and navigate the complexities of personal finance. The organization's unique approach emphasizes the importance of early financial education, recognizing that instilling these principles at a young age can break the cycle of generational poverty. 8 Cents in a Jar seeks to create a community-wide understanding of financial literacy, starting with the simple concept of saving "eight cents in a jar." For more information about 8 Cents in a Jar and their financial literacy programs, please visit their website at 8cents.org.