The Money Lab

Money Changers™ is MissionNOLA's flagship financial literacy movement for teens aged 14–19. This isn't a classroom lecture disguised as empowerment. It's a multi-session peer-level conversation where you learn to actually speak the language of money — not just understand it. Built on the Save / Serve / Spend framework, Money Changers teaches the financial skills that matter: asset versus liability thinking, real budgeting, how compound growth works, and why generosity isn't separate from wealth-building — it's central to it. We deliver these sessions directly in the Lower Ninth Ward and surrounding communities where we're rooted. We're not parachuting in. We're already here — part of this neighborhood, invested in its future, grounded in its resilience. The transformation is real. You walk in curious about money. You walk out a Money Changer — someone who understands the tools, controls the narrative, and builds the future you actually want.

Krewe of Coins is MissionNOLA's upcoming financial literacy program designed for younger learners aged 9–13. Launching Fall 2026, this program introduces foundational money concepts through interactive activities and age-appropriate lessons... Young participants will explore saving, sharing, and smart spending through games, stories, and hands-on projects — building a healthy relationship with money before they ever earn their first dollar.