Our Focus Areas

Financial Literacy → We make money management simple and accessible for all ages — from opening your first bank account to understanding credit, budgeting, and investing for the future.

Tutoring & Academic Support → Through partnerships with Mathnasium, Sylvan Learning, and local mentors, we provide affordable or sponsored tutoring to help students excel in math, reading, science, and test prep.

Student-Athlete Development → We help student-athletes reach their full potential — academically, athletically, and financially — by connecting them to leadership workshops, recruitment guidance, and sports performance programs.

Community Empowerment → We work hand-in-hand with schools, financial institutions, and local organizations to bring education, access, and opportunity directly to underserved neighborhoods.

Our Mission

To empower underserved communities and student-athletes through financial literacy, education, and opportunity — helping individuals build the knowledge, discipline, and confidence to succeed in life, academics, and athletics.

Core Values

Access → Expanding equitable pathways to opportunity and growth.

Education → Empowering lifelong learning and financial understanding.

Opportunity → Opening doors to scholarships, careers, and entrepreneurship.

Integrity → Leading with honesty and transparency in all we do.

Partnership → Building stronger communities through collaboration.

What We Do

At Build Trust Network, our mission is simple: help underserved communities gain confidence with money. From opening a first bank account to preparing for college costs, we deliver resources and workshops that are practical, easy to use, and rooted in trust.

Access

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

Education

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

Opportunity

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

Partnership

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.

Why Build Trust Network Matters in Our Community

Financial Literacy Gap

• Only 23% of U.S. students receive any personal finance education before graduation.

• In Arizona, less than 1 in 3 high schools require a financial literacy course.

• 2 out of 5 young adults can’t explain what a credit score is or how it’s used.

Banking & Access

• 7 million U.S. households remain unbanked — meaning they have no checking or savings account.

• In Arizona, 9% of households are unbanked or underbanked, relying on costly payday lenders or check-cashing services.

• Families without bank accounts spend an average of $1,000 extra per year on financial fees.

College & Opportunity

• 38% of Arizona high school graduates don’t pursue college, often citing cost and confusion around financial aid.

• Nationally, $3.6 billion in Pell Grants goes unclaimed each year because students don’t complete the FAFSA.

• Students who learn financial literacy are 3x more likely to apply for scholarships and aid.

Generational Wealth & Stability

• Households that teach financial literacy see 35% higher savings rates.

• Communities with active credit union partnerships see 25% fewer payday loan applications.

• Early exposure to money management reduces lifetime debt by up to 20%.

Why Build Trust Network Exists

These statistics reveal the urgent need: too many families lack access, knowledge, and confidence to build financial stability.

Build Trust Network exists to close these gaps by:

• Partnering with schools to introduce money skills early.

• Connecting families with banks and credit unions they can trust.

• Offering simple, bilingual resources to protect against scams and predatory lending.

• Building pathways to higher education, careers, and small-business ownership.

Who We Partner With

• Banks & credit unions

• Fintech companies

• Schools & universities

• Nonprofits & community orgs

Our Vision:

A future where every student graduates with the financial tools to succeed, every family feels empowered to manage money, and every community thrives on trust and opportunity.