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People’s Credit Union recognized for student financial literacy programs

MIDDLETON, RI (April 3, 2015) —  People’s Credit Union was recently recognized for its commitment to empowering students with financial literacy by EverFi founder and CEO, Tom Davidson. Courtney Hunter, Sales and Marketing Manager for People’s Credit Union, was also recognized for her exceptional efforts in supporting the program.

People’s Credit Union’s Rhode Island Financial Scholars Program utilizes EverFi, a technology based learning platform that consists of ten modules covering critical financial literacy topics such as budgeting, credit health/scores, insurance, student loans, mortgages, taxes, and saving and investing. People’s Credit Union currently sponsors several schools throughout the state, at no cost to the participating schools.

“We are pleased to bring this valuable program to our high schools and truly appreciate the students’ dedication in utilizing and implementing the lessons they have learned. We believe in the importance of educating our youth on financial literacy and we are proud to be recognized for our efforts,” said Hunter.

Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union serves members through six locations in Bristol, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Wakefield. People’s, a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit peoplescu.com.

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