Meriwest Credit Union has been selected as the first-place winner of the 2022 National Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award by the CUNA National Awards Committee. This awards program recognizes leadership within the credit union movement, honoring credit unions, chapters, and leagues for their commitment to both youth and adult financial literacy.
Meriwest CU was recognized for their superior financial education programs providing free resources to over 12,000 community residents in the Bay Area. These educational programs, offering workshops on topics including budgeting, understanding credit, preventing identity theft, and interviewing tips, were held in partnership with schools, companies and local nonprofits that support those most underserved within the community.
“Congratulations to this year’s winners for their amazing work promoting financial well-being for all and advancing the communities they serve. These leaders and organizations truly live the credit union difference every day to benefit their members,” said CUNA President & CEO Jim Nussle. “Each winner demonstrated how they live our ‘People Helping People’ motto in new and exciting ways I hope inspires everyone in our movement."
Meriwest Credit Union President & CEO, Julie Kirsch, also remarked, “We are so proud to have been recognized as an Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award winner by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) in our asset class. By supporting residents through financial counseling and education, we have helped many of our Silicon Valley residents lead more meaningful, financially sound lives.”
Meriwest CU offers a variety of financial literacy workshops for adults and youth throughout the year. To see the programs and resources available, please visit www.meriwest.com/financial-