Financial Center First CU donates $2,500 to the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Union’s Financial Literacy Program
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 1, 2019) — Financial Center First Credit Union presented the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions a check for $2,500 to support the implementation of a financial literacy program that encourages and educates youth around the world to view agriculture as a means of income.
The donation was made in conjunction with Financial Center’s meeting with credit union representatives from the Commonwealth of Dominica, who visited the Indianapolis-based credit union and others around the state to share business best practices.
“We provide free financial literacy to our members and to the Indianapolis community on a daily basis to help improve the financial lives of those we serve,” said J. Kevin Ryan, Financial Center President and CEO. “Through our partnership with the World Council and its Foundation, we are honored to help spread financial literacy all around the world.”
Financial Center established a relationship with the World Council of Credit Unions in 2017, after an invitation to share its national award-winning financial literacy program and strategic planning process. In 2018, Financial Center’s CEO and Director of Community Relations traveled to Bogotà, Colombia to share business best practices with credit unions and government representatives. In the summer of 2019, Financial Center representatives will travel to the Bahamas to share its ideas on creating and sustaining a financial literacy program with credit union leaders from across the world.
Financial Center First Credit Union presents representatives from the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions with a check for $2,500 to support worldwide financial literacy outreach
About Financial Center First Credit Union
Financial Center First Credit Union is an $847 million credit union whose
mission is to improve the financial lives of its members who live or work in Indianapolis, Kokomo, Muncie, and their surrounding counties. Over 80,000 members at Financial Center and its Muncie-based division, Ball State Financial, take advantage of competitive rates and lower fees by banking with the Central Indiana-based credit union. Financial Center is proud to empower the community by supporting military veterans, feeding the hungry, and bringing award-winning financial education to all. Learn more at fcfcu.com
About the Worldwide Foundation of Credit Unions
The Worldwide Foundation of Credit Unions is the international development and charitable arm of the World Council of Credit Unions, whose 89-country membership is made up of 34 national associations, three regional associations and six credit owned businesses. The Foundation works to expand financial inclusion worldwide through the global credit union community – providing people with access to affordable, reliable and sustainable financial services. Learn more at www.doglobalgood.org.
