SECU Receives National Recognition for Financial Education Efforts Benefiting North Carolina Youth Top Honors Received for Most Students Reached  RALEIGH, N.C. – State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was recently recognized by the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) for its financial education efforts benefiting North Carolina youth. SECU took home top honors for the most students reached (58,936) and third place for the highest number of student presentations [...]

Vizo Financial Pledges $1 Million to CU Empowerment Grants Program Greensboro, N.C. (August 24, 2023) – In a nod to the credit union movement’s sixth cooperative principle of concern for community, Vizo Financial will be reserving $1 million to provide financial empowerment grants for credit unions. The Vizo Financial Empowerment Grants Program will begin in September 2023 and includes a five-year plan to disperse funds to credit union foundations so that they can help natural[...]

  Pigs for Financial Education TruMark Financial® Credit Union proudly hosted it’s 12th annual Kiss A Pig fundraiser on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The highly anticipated event aimed to raise funds for financial education initiatives in the Philadelphia area, while emphasizing the importance of financial education. Participants signed up for the Kiss A Pig fundraiser, pledging to raise money for the privilege of kissing the lovable pig, Ruby from Ross Mill Farms. The event[...]

  Students Engage with Real-Life Financial Scenarios Advantage One Credit Union recently hosted a financial reality fair at Taylor High School for the 200 students representing their junior class. The reality fair was requested by School Counselor, Jennifer Louwers, in hopes of helping students learn how to make the most of their money and understand the importance of financial stability. In preparation for the fair, students were assigned specific jobs, such as pharmacy tech,[...]

As part of PSECU’s ongoing Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) initiative, and in honor of Credit Union Youth Month, PSECU held a Financial Reality Fair in partnership with the Susquehanna Township School District (STSD) and the Hanna Foundation on April 19, 2023.    “Our goal with offering this programming is to deepen our relationship with our local school district, understanding that financial education is a vital part of ensuring [...]

The basics of finances. Do you remember when you learned them? For the communities where United Federal Credit Union (United) is located, some of the information comes directly from Team United. Most people know they can go to their credit union to open a checking account, apply for a loan, or get a mortgage. But what they may not realize is those same employees you see when you stop by your branch, are also out in the community helping to teach financial wellness. Whether it is teaching a[...]

Over 150 students learn important personal financial information in engaging, hands-on activity   LAFCU partnered with Perry High School March 21 for a hands-on, two-hour Financial Reality Fair to teach 150 students how to make real-world financial decisions and manage money efficiently. Students were assigned a career, an annual income, and a credit score. “The goal of this event is to provide students with real-life experience and teach them how to navigate different[...]

 Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union is proud to celebrate Financial Literacy Month by announcing a range of exciting promotions and partnerships aimed at helping kids and families build financial literacy and achieve financial wellness. As part of the celebrations, Jeanne D'Arc is offering a special April promotion for kids. Jeanne D’Arc will pay the $5 membership fee for all new M3 Money Club - Kids' Savings Accounts opened in April. A kids' coloring contest is also[...]

GCS Credit Union was awarded 1st place for Desjardins, Youth Financial Literacy, and 3rd place for Dora Maxwell, Social Responsibility, in the 2022 CUNA Awards Program for the $250 million - $1 billion asset category. GCS received an honorable mention for the Desjardins, Youth Financial Literacy, Award at the CUNA National Awards for the $250 million - $1 billion asset category. The Desjardins Award recognizes credit unions for leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial [...]

Hudson, Wis. –Royal Credit Union and Hudson High School partnered for the first time to present students with a signature financial education experience Test Drive…Next Stop Reality® (Test Drive). Test Drive is a simulation of real life when it comes to money and finances.  The event was held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Hudson High School. Nearly 215 students participated. In addition to Royal team members, many members of the Hudson community and Hudson Chamber of[...]

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (January 12, 2023) –  San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is committed to helping improve the financial health of the community by offering free educational resources for National Financial Wellness Month. The new year is a great time to focus on improving financial health, as research shows that poor financial health often leads to diminished physical health. To help[...]

DUBLIN and SAN RAMON, Calif. – Dec. 16, 2022 — Patelco Credit Union, a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its members and communities, is on a mission to educate local senior centers on internet safety and fraud prevention. Financial scams and fraud perpetrators targeting older people are happening more and more. Patelco is getting actively involved in the community and hosting in-person and virtual seminars to educate people on fraud protection and[...]