Financial Well-being

Helping students with financial literacy
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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 »

Tom Connors DE Reception 2026
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DE Leaders Unite at GAC to Celebrate the Mission to Improve Financial Well-Being with and through Credit Unions

More than 135 Development Educators gathered for this year’s Tom Connors Memorial DE Reception at GAC—our largest DE event at GAC yet! Thank you to those who joined us, your […] Find out more »

Foundation Gala 2026
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Where purpose meets energy: Celebrating the 2026 Herb Wegner Award Winners

UPDATE: Event photos now available! Each year at the Governmental Affairs Conference, we gather to celebrate leaders whose work reminds us what people helping people looks like in action at […] Find out more »

Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland headshot
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Ripple and Smile

I came across an interesting article recently. It talked about researchers studying gratitude who found that being thankful and expressing it to others is good for our health and happiness. […] Find out more »

Mike Valentine
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Michael Valentine: 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner

Making an Impact on the Credit Union Movement  In the ever-evolving landscape of the credit union industry, few individuals shine as brightly as Mike Valentine. Over the past 40 years, […] Find out more »

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Credit Unions across United States Awarded Grant Funds to Empower Foster Youth 

Foundation awards $298,125 to support credit unions in providing essential financial literacy programs for over 400,000 young people in foster care  MADISON, WI (October 17, 2024) – The National Credit […] Find out more »