FREMONT, Mich. (4/2/2021) John Buckley, President/CEO of Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU), read the book Give It! by Cinders McLeod in a video sent to second grade teachers across the county. In this delightful introduction to simple money concepts, an enthusiastic young bunny discovers how good it feels to use his allowance to help others. Gerber FCU recorded this video in lieu of the usual in-person events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   

In addition to the video, Gerber FCU provided every student, their teacher and their school library with a copy of the book. Gerber Federal Credit Union with the assistance of the Michigan Credit Union Foundation donated a total of 600 books to the following school districts: Big Jackson, Fremont, Fremont Christian, Grant, Grant Christian, Hesperia, Holton, Newaygo and White Cloud.

“It is always a pleasure to read to these kids.  While I wish I could have done it in person, it was more important to keep all the kids and their teachers safe by doing it virtually, “ said John Buckley.  “It remains important to start these conversations while children are young and lay a foundation for financial literacy.  Prepare your kids to be Money Smart adults, practice saving with them and start talking about what money is and how it is earned.” 

Find out more about Gerber FCU’s youth programs at www.gerberfcu.com/youth.