SkyPoint FCU celebrated season 2 finale of PBS’ Opportunity Knock$
GERMANTOWN, MD (July 30, 2024) — SkyPoint Federal Credit Union (SkyPoint) is the sole designated Community Development Financial Institution (CFDI) in Montgomery County, MD. It was selected by PBS to participate in its award-winning series Opportunity Knock$ due to its unique commitment to helping members and communities gain access to financial services for financial independence and prosperity.
- New Season of PBS Opportunity Knock$:
- Began airing in May.
- Highlights SkyPoint’s dedication to empowering families in the community to achieve financial stability.
- Season Finale Party:
- Hosted by SkyPoint FCU on Wednesday, July 24.
- Held at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring.
- Featured Family:
- Local DMV military family.
- Faced significant credit card debt exceeding $100,000 while supporting their son’s college education.
- SkyPoint FCU refinanced their loan at a significantly lower interest rate.
- Reduced their monthly payment from $3,500 to $1,200.
About SkyPoint Federal Credit Union
A community-based, not-for-profit, financial institution, based in Montgomery County, Maryland, SkyPoint serves the greater Washington D.C. metro region and those who want to partner with a financial institution who makes banking simple and accessible. A designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) credit union, SkyPoint helps our members, partners, and the communities we serve, gain access to the investment capital and financial services needed to prosper, increase economic independence, and drive overall sustainable economic growth and community development. For over 50 years, SkyPoint has served as a strategic and reliable partner to both public and private organizations that directly support underserved and unbanked communities, who want to work together to elevate the community and one another. To learn more about SkyPoint, visit www.skypointfcu.com.
