Two New Jersey teens put money lessons for kids in 55 libraries

Arjun Buch and Krishay Patel raised about $1,500 to make 1,000 financial literacy kits that teach younger kids about needs, wants, and saving.

Verified · Source: 6abc Action NewsSep 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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High school seniors Arjun Buch and Krishay Patel noticed that neither of them learned much about money in elementary school, and that many older students still struggled with the basics. So they created Future Founders Education, a set of interactive lesson kits for younger children, 6abc reported on September 22, 2026.

Each kit has a lesson and flash cards on ideas such as needs versus wants and different kinds of spending, plus real-world scenarios like a broken appliance or a visit to urgent care. The pair started with in-person workshops at libraries near Trenton, then expanded.

They raised about $1,500 to produce the first 1,000 kits and have now distributed them to 55 libraries across New Jersey. They are still raising money to reach more.