Louisville, KY (February 2, 2026) |
Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. Announced at the annual Friendsgiving Gala in November, the Foundation presented a total of $97,960 to ten nonprofits working to build more vibrant communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
The Pathways to Prosperity Program supports projects that align with the Foundation’s three impact areas – financial wellbeing, education, and thriving communities. The ten organizations are supporting future leaders, developing a more skilled workforce, strengthening the stability of families, and enhancing quality of life.
“These nonprofits are doing transformative work to break down barriers and create pathways to success. As this grant program enters its fourth year, we are proud of the over $272,000 already invested, and we are honored to support programs that not only meet immediate needs but also
build long-term financial wellbeing and opportunity for those in our communities who need it most.” – Shannon Kisselbaugh, Executive Director, Park Community Credit Union Foundation.
“Pathways to Prosperity reflects our commitment to investing in solutions that drive long-term impact, not short-term fixes. These grants support leaders and organizations who are building thriving communities and expanding opportunities in communities most in need” – Jana Erny, President/CEO, Park Community Credit Union.
The 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grant recipients are:
- Berea College Brushy Fork Leadership Institute - $10,000 for the Pathways to Leadership Program, a six-month leadership development program to empower individuals who have faced significant hardships.
- Black Birth Justice - $10,000 for the Healthy Beginnings Connect Us program, which supports families through health services, doula and midwife care, cohort-based education, and essential infant care resources.
- I Would Rather Be Reading - $10,000 for the Educate and Elevate: Building Academic & Financial Futures program, which fosters academic and personal growth by teaching financial literacy to students and families in South Louisville.
- Jubilee Jobs of Lexington - $10,000 for the Skills Lab project, which provides job seekers with access to digital tools, personalized coaching, and career building resources.
- Louisville Outreach for the Unsheltered - $10,000 for the 1801 Resource Center in the Portland neighborhood that provides hygiene access, care management, and essential services for individuals housing insecurity.
- My Redemption Incorporated - $8,500 for the Money Moves: Building Financial Futures program, a 12-week trauma-informed program that equips underserved youth with essential financial literacy skills.
- New Opportunity School for Women - $10,000 for the Residential Session, an immersive residential and online program that empowers women to build confidence, develop job and life skills, and access education and employment opportunities.
- Seedleaf - $10,000 for the Growing Green Futures: Workforce and Financial Empowerment Through Urban Agriculture program, which focuses on workforce development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic equity.
- Somali Community of Louisville - $9,460 for the Future Ready program, which provides workshops for Somali and other African youth in personal finance and career and college readiness.
- Weathering Storms - $10,000 for the Empowering Families through Mental Health and Financial Wellness Program, which provides workshops to support the mental health and financial stability of underserved individuals and families.
Since 2019, Park Community Credit Union Foundation has elevated the efforts of Park Community Credit Union, contributing to fueling the dreams of thousands in our communities through meaningful partnerships with nonprofit organizations. To learn more about the Foundation’s work and how you can support its efforts, visit parkcommunity.com/foundation.