Living Smart

Hey Sactown! We all know that raising happy, healthy, and successful kids is a top priority, and part of that means teaching them vital life skills. But what if there was a local non-profit that not only taught kids about business and finances, but gave them a hands-on, real-world opportunity to learn while earning a wage? Say hello to Living Smart, a fantastic organization founded by Don and Marie Hall that's doing just that, with vibrant farmers markets in Roseville, Citrus Heights, and Folsom!

Living Smart is a local non-profit with a big mission: to educate youth and families in health, business, financial management, and life skills. They believe that by providing proactive curriculum and real-life opportunities, they can foster the future economic well being of our youth from all social and ethnic backgrounds. For anyone searching for 'non profit Sacramento', 'youth financial literacy', or 'farmers markets Roseville', Living Smart is a true cornerstone of our community.

What makes Living Smart truly unique is their innovative approach to education. All of their amazing educational programs and trainings are supported through their farmers markets. This means that the farmers markets you visit in Roseville, Citrus Heights, and Folsom aren't just places to get fresh produce; they are a living classroom for teens aged 14 and up!

Living Smart provides on the job training experiences for teens, teaching them ongoing hard and soft skills through weekly lessons that they practice while earning a wage. It's a 'teaching business model' that encourages students to 'LEARN while they EARN'. This hands on experience helps young people recognize entrepreneurship as a real career choice, giving them the confidence and practical skills to earn, save, and manage money wisely.

The mission of Living Smart goes far beyond just the farmers markets. They are dedicated to empowering not just youth, but also parents, teachers, and youth leaders to begin teaching young people about managing money, saving for the future, avoiding debt, and thinking more entrepreneurially.

Their comprehensive program also encourages youth to incorporate community outreach and volunteer programs into their social and business ethics. This prepares them for the job market by creating job opportunities and on the job experience that helps them build their skills and career paths. They believe that by teaching kids the importance of giving back, they are fostering the next generation of community leaders.

The founders, Don and Marie Hall, started Living Smart in 2008 with a vision to provide real world, hands on, and relevant financial education programs. They believe in the power of giving back and establishing collaborative partnerships with local businesses and service agencies. The Living Smart Farmers Markets are a testament to that vision.

If you're looking for a way to support a non-profit that is truly making a difference in our community, while also getting fresh, local produce and supporting small businesses, Living Smart is the perfect place to start. Every purchase you make at their farmers markets directly supports their educational programs, helping to empower the next generation.

Ready to support an amazing cause? Visit the Living Smart Website!