Facilitated by Stephanie Nehmens and Maria Quintana-Pilling from North Berkeley Wealth Management sponsors of the Financial Literacy YWCA Berkeley Oakland Program.
This workshops is in partnership with the ASUC Legal Clinic sponsored by BMO.

Learn how to invest in yourself, even if you are starting with a small amount. This workshop will explore simple, approachable ways to save and invest money, whether it is the $100 you may receive through our workshops, money from your tax return, or extra cash left over from shopping smart.

Financial Literacy Drop-In Hours
Have questions about money, budgeting, credit, saving, or other financial topics? Stop by our Financial Literacy Drop-In Hours for a more personal, relaxed space to ask questions and talk through topics one-on-one or in a small group setting.

Please note that we are not financial professionals, but we are here to support you. If we are unable to answer a question, we can help connect you with trusted resources or refer you to someone who can.

This session will count as one workshop toward your incentive requirements and is offered as a bonus workshop opportunity.

Facilitated by Michele Enriquez, Patelco Credit Union

Take control of your spending and feel more confident about your finances in this practical, real-life financial literacy workshop. Cart Smarts explores how intentional saving, building a strong emergency fund, and making mindful choices can lead to greater stability and peace of mind.

Learn simple strategies to track your spending, automate your savings, and avoid impulse purchases that can throw off your budget. With grocery prices on the rise, this session also offers smart, everyday tips for planning meals, shopping strategically, and reducing waste—so your money stretches further without sacrificing what matters most.

Walk away with tools you can use immediately to shop smarter, save more, and stay in control of your financial future.

Start the year with clarity and intention. This workshop combines financial reflection with creative vision-boarding to help participants better understand their relationship with money and set meaningful financial goals. Through conversation, prompts, and visualization, participants will reflect on where they’ve been financially, identify what they want to shift, and create a visual roadmap for the year ahead.

Doors open at 5:00PM

Budgeting for the Holidays:

Feel confident in your holiday shopping. Learn techniques and strategies to help you during holiday shopping, and come into the new year post-holiday ready.

Join us for our upcoming financial workshop with La Juana Jacko at Beyond Emancipation. Discover effective ways to save money, take control of your finances, budget, and make your money work for you. Learn how to build healthy financial habits that can boost your confidence in your financial future.

Join Deyci and Vanessa for a creative and reflective financial literacy workshop that invites you to visualize the life you want through an abundance mindset. In this session, you’ll have the chance to dream boldly, put your vision on paper through creative expression and speak it into reality. This is more than just a workshop, it’s a step toward building the financial future you deserve.

Join us for an empowering workshop on the fundamentals of financial literacy. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your money skills, this session will help you build a strong foundation. We’ll cover the basics: how to save effectively, how to understand and manage your finances and how to make informed choices that support your goals. Feel confident about your financial future!