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Every young life
can be rebuilt.

Financial literacy, business education, and mentors for the youth our communities too often overlook.

Why we exist

Build the future.
Not just survive it.

Mission

To transform the lives of underserved and justice-involved youth through financial literacy, business education, and professional development, empowering them to build sustainable futures.

Vision

A world where every young person, regardless of background, has the knowledge and tools to create their own economic opportunity and break cycles of poverty and incarceration.

The problem
74.2%

of justice-involved youth return to the system within 3 years.

<15%receive any financial literacy training.
UnequalMinority youth face disproportionate systemic barriers to opportunity.

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What we do

Four pillars.
One path forward.

Hands-on, practical, and built for real life.

01

Financial Literacy Workshops

Budgeting, credit, and smart money habits through real-world simulations.

02

Entrepreneurship Bootcamps

Idea development, lean startup principles, and a final Pitch Day before mock investors.

03

Professional Skills Development

Resume writing, interviewing, work ethic, and communication.

04

Mentorship & Alumni Network

One-on-one pairing with business professionals, and a path to become peer mentors.

Inside financial literacy

Purpose-Driven Business.

Money is a tool, and every tool carries responsibility. Our Principles of Stewardship teach that true success is measured by integrity in how you earn, wisdom in how you manage, and generosity in how you give.

Across many traditions, leaders have honored a simple principle: give the first fruits back. Set aside the first portion of what you earn to honor a higher purpose and strengthen your community. Whatever your background or beliefs, you are welcome here.

The vision in action

Big goals. Shared openly.

Our commitments with Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

500+

Youth reached

In the first 12 months across both counties.

25%

Less recidivism

Regional reduction within 6 to 10 months.

10

Youth-led businesses

Microbusinesses launched in 1 to 2 years.

∞

Cycles broken

Stability that carries to families and generations.

Goals are targets, not guarantees.

Get involved

Mentor. Volunteer.
Partner. Give.

Thank you. We’ll be in touch soon.

Stanislaus & San Joaquin Counties, CA
(209) 968-6144 · castilleja@sevenstanding.com

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