Author: Katie Gaynor

Helping students with financial literacy
Financial Well-being

The Foundation opens $500,000 grant opportunity to advance financial well-being for at-risk youth

The Foundation invests in credit unions working with and through their communities to improve financial well-being for at-risk youth To close out Financial Capability Month, the National Credit Union Foundation is announcing the opening […] Find out more »

Colorado Credit Union partnership with TGTHR to End Youth Homelessness
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What’s possible when financial well-being is built for real life

For many young people transitioning out of foster care, financial independence is not just a goal but an urgent reality. At 18 or 21, they’re expected to navigate housing, employment, […] Find out more »

ORNL Credit Union volunteer at Central Kitchen in D.C. during the 2026 GAC
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DE took root at ORNL Federal Credit Union and sparked something bigger

For years, Jessica Emert, vp of brand & corporate relations at ORNL Federal Credit Union, tried to attend the Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) program. “I can’t even tell […] Find out more »

Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
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The Foundation opens nominations for the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards

The National Credit Union Foundation has officially opened nominations for the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. This prestigious award recognizes the leaders, organizations, and programs shaping the future of the credit union movement.  The […] Find out more »

2026 DE Alumni Advisory Group
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Foundation announces new DE Alumni Advisory Group

Group of Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program graduates will help strengthen the future of the DE community.  The National Credit Union Foundation has announced the launch of the inaugural Credit Union Development Education (DE) Alumni Advisory […] Find out more »