Our Mission

To guide young people across the gap between their high school years and adulthood.  Regardless of the personal aims of those we support, our goal is to help them become  responsible, productive, and independent agents for good.


What a Successful Student Looks Like

A successful WWU student will look different from one student to the next. In today’s world, individualized pathways are essential for many young people to have a real opportunity to reach their full potential.

Please visit our “Meet Our Students” page to learn more about specific student journeys and how Wealth Within U is helping them grow.

All WWU students are aged 16-24. They will leave Wealth Within U having earned a New York State High School Diploma or NYSED High School Equivalency Diploma (GED), a New York State driver’s license, and are registered to vote. Each student demonstrates competency in:

  • The local, state, and federal election process and its impact

  • New York State and federal tax preparation

  • Digital literacy

  • Core financial skills such as short- and long-term financial planning, purchasing a car, navigating credit, and home buying

  • Executive functioning skills such as time management and organization

We recognize that these goals may appear similar to those of traditional schools; however, many students fall through the cracks before reaching them. Wealth Within U meets those students where they are and helping them rediscover purpose and direction during their most formative years.

Our goal is to leverage the resources already available within our community, many of which are underutilized, to support students effectively. When necessary, we create or adapt curriculum to meet the unique goals and learning styles of each individual.

Our Vision:

A society in which young people are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to contribute independently not only to their personal growth but also to the civic and economic welfare of the communities in which they live.

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While we work to complete and submit our 1023 application for 501(c)(3) status, we are seeking community contributions to fund our ongoing work with the 2025 Cohort. Contributions made at this time are not tax deductible. If 501(c)(3) status is granted with retroactive effect, contributions may become tax deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines.