Banzai Partner Appreciation: Thank You for Making Financial Education Possible

At Banzai, everything we do starts with a simple belief: financial education should be accessible, practical, and available to everyone. So, to close out 2025, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the partners who help make that belief a reality every day.

Banks, credit unions, and community organizations across the country sponsor Banzai for local schools and communities, giving students and families access to real-world financial education at no cost to their students, teachers, and communities. Because of their support, teachers can bring engaging, standards-aligned financial literacy into their classrooms—and students can start building confidence in their financial decisions long before they face them in real life.

Teacher Responses

As a way of demonstrating nationwide appreciation, we asked educators to reflect on what the Banzai program and their sponsors mean to them. Over 300 of Banzai's active teachers responded with thoughtful, heartfelt messages that reinforced the impact of this work.

Here’s just a small sample of what teachers shared:

On behalf of the 6th-grade class, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous sponsorship through the Banzai program. Your support has provided our students with an invaluable opportunity to enhance their understanding of financial management‚ a skill set that is crucial for their future success.

The Banzai program has truly captivated the interest of our students, sparking enthusiasm and curiosity as they delve into the world of personal finance. They are gaining essential knowledge about budgeting, saving, and making informed financial decisions. These skills are not only empowering them today but are also laying a strong foundation for their future endeavors.

Your commitment to fostering financial literacy in our young learners is commendable, and it is making a significant impact on their educational journey. We are incredibly grateful for your support and dedication to our students' growth and development.

Once again, thank you for your generous contribution and for believing in the potential of our students. Your support is making a difference in their lives.

Thank you so very much for supplying our students with the workbooks. We use them in so many of our classes from economics to financial literacy and our career research and development classes. The books are perfect for our students. We appreciate having them available to us. Again thank you!

Hello! You will never know how grateful I am for your sponsorship of Banzai! I absolutely love the curriculum, and my students learn so much from it. I am grateful to those who come and do workshops for my Life Skills classes. It is funny watching the reactions of students who learn they can't afford the car or house they want! :) It is a great experience for them to see what real life is, and how they need to really think about choices they make.

I appreciate you!!!!

Thank you for sponsoring the Banzai booklets! Our 5th grade class uses the Finance and the Digital Citizenship workbooks. The booklets offer easy lessons and games that help my students grasp basic, life-long economic concepts. Being a Title I school, having free access to the Banzai program cuts down on time and energy to provide these education materials to my students. Once again, many thanks to your organization!

Thanks for the awesome resources! I've been able to use them in my Economics class, and now even some in my Business elective. Having these resources has benefited me and, more importantly, my students. I am grateful for you!

Each message reflects the same core theme: your support doesn’t just fund a program—it opens doors. It gives teachers the tools they need, students the confidence they deserve, and communities a stronger financial foundation.

-On behalf of all Banzai teachers, we thank you.

More Than a Program

What makes these partnerships special is that they’re rooted in trust and shared purpose. By sponsoring Banzai, you’re investing in education, supporting community reinvestment goals, and showing up as a resource families can rely on—not just today, but for years to come.

From classroom lessons to community events, from first budgets to big life decisions, your involvement helps students and families build skills that last a lifetime.

Thank You to All Banzai Partners for Making a Difference

To all of our sponsors: thank you for believing in the power of financial education and for supporting the teachers and students who use Banzai every day. Your commitment continues to shape stronger, more confident communities—and we’re honored to partner with you.