JACKSON, MI (September 17, 2025) |
TRUE Community Credit Union's Financial Education Department received two national awards from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) for the 2024- 2025 school year.
The department secured second place in both the "Youth Presentations" and "Youth Reached" categories for credit unions of its asset size. These accolades highlight the department's commitment to enhancing the financial education of individuals through engaging workshops, hands-on tools, and personalized guidance.
“The Financial Education team continues to shine in both volume and quality of presentations to children,” said Janelle Merritt, TRUECCU Director of Community Partnerships. “Just this month, a parent shared that after our visit to their child’s classroom, their child was so inspired they began asking to mow lawns and take on odd jobs to earn and save money. Moments like these remind us why we do this work. It’s not just about teaching financial concepts – it’s about planting seeds of possibility. We’re honored to play a small role in helping the next generation dream big, work hard, spend wisely, and save for the future.”
The awards were presented at the CUFEN Conference, held from July 27 to July 29 in Philadelphia, which brought together credit union professionals from across the country to share strategies and celebrate achievements in financial education.
Michigan led the nation in total youth presentations during the reporting period, underscoring TRUECCU's contributions in achieving this milestone, as well as the commitment of credit unions across the State and the support of the Michigan Credit Union League.
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