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🌟 Stanford Federal Credit Union: Making Waves in Community Outreach and Financial Education 🌟 In our latest blog post, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the impactful initiatives led by Stanford Federal Credit Union (SFCU) in the Bay Area. From their roots as a Stanford University employee-founded institution to serving over 80,000 members, including students, SFCU has woven a rich tapestry of community involvement and financial empowerment. 🚀🌟 🤝 Engaging with Local Causes: Dive into SFCU's extensive involvement in a myriad of community events and sponsorships, from healthcare initiatives to educational programs and beyond. Discover how they're making a tangible difference in the lives of those around them. 💡 Empowering Financial Literacy: Explore SFCU's comprehensive suite of financial education resources, including calculators, seminars, learning modules, and free counseling services. Learn how they're equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to achieve their financial goals. 👏 Join us in applauding SFCU's commitment to creating positive change and inspiring others to make a difference. Read our blog to learn more about their journey to create a community impact 💼💫 https://lnkd.in/gFxiC2Jq #StanfordFederalCreditUnion #CommunityOutreach #FinancialEducation #BankingBridge #MortgageLeads #LeadGeneration #MortgageTips #AutomationSuccess #Efficiency #DigitalTransformation #LeadConversiontips #Leadconversion #mortgageleads #Mortgageleads2024 #mortgageindustry #Loanofficers #mortgageloanofficers #creditunions #mortgagelenders #rates #interestrates #website #StrategicAdvantage #Liverates #CreditUnionSpotlight

#financialeducation has the potential to increase #socialmobility, raise #aspirations and in short to change lives but we have to start early. Today Young Enterprise UK, together with colleagues from across the #financialeducation sector, gave evidence to the #EducationSelectCommittee Inquiry on Financial Education. There is a strong momentum building for the UK to do more to increase young people's #access to financial education. This is an unmissable opportunity to make changes that would benefit a generation of children and young people. #financialeducation #socialmobility #appliedlearning #aspirations #youngpeoplematter

We are thrilled to share the groundbreaking announcement made by Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll last week. A historic expansion of financial aid, the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program, is set to transform the educational landscape for approximately 25,000 students attending the state’s public colleges and universities. With nearly $62 million in new program funding, MASSGrant Plus Expansion is a game-changer for students, covering the total cost of tuition and fees for Pell Grant-eligible individuals. As an added bonus, students will also receive an additional allowance of up to $1,200 for books and supplies. This transformative change is not just a number; it represents the removal of financial barriers for countless ambitious students. As we celebrate this remarkable initiative, it's worth noting that as many as 2,000 students currently enrolled at Northern Essex could directly benefit from this substantial expansion. Kudos to Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and all those involved in making education more accessible and equitable. This is a testament to the commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and ensuring that financial constraints are no longer a roadblock to their success. https://necc.be/47nfILZ

Financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation. Don’t let Delaware continue to fall behind. An article by John Hope Bryant for TIME discussed how financial literacy is not just about understanding numbers; it's a tool for empowerment and social justice. Without proper financial knowledge, individuals and communities are left vulnerable to cycles of poverty, debt, and limited economic mobility. The lack of financial education contributes to the ever-widening wealth gap, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. And with only 6% of high school students in Delaware required to take a semester-long Personal Finance course, compared to the national average of 53%, it's time to fight for equal access to financial knowledge with the same vigor as the Civil Rights Movement fought for equality in education and voting rights. Join the movement for House Bill 203 and ensure every Delaware student has equal and guaranteed access to a personal finance course in high school. Together, we can break the chains of financial inequality and build a future where financial literacy is not a privilege but a fundamental right. Learn how you can hold your legislators accountable for a fairer, more equitable Delaware: https://lnkd.in/eQ37BFkr #DelawareStudents #FinancialInjustice #FinancialRights

CCEE is proud to have been named a 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year! "Our mission is to improve California's economic future by teaching economics and financial literacy, especially in under-served communities. Discover more about CCEE's mission and get involved here: https://ccee.org #econ #economics #economiceducation #economicliteracy #financialliteracy

A historic increase in education funding in the state budget will help drive a ‘Big Bold Future’ for the commonwealth where every Kentuckian thrives, contributing to and benefiting from the state’s growing economy. Read more for details on how the Prichard Committee’s 'Big Bold Ask' helped prompt a $812 million boost in Kentucky's education funding and what that means for the future of the state. https://lnkd.in/gmPR3Y_n #KentuckyEducation #KYGA24 #BigBoldAsk

We recently met with Dr. Pushpa Wood ONZM of Massey University and our scholar Loshaunce to discuss enriching our financial education efforts. This adds another layer to the comprehensive support we offer our scholars, aiming to benefit not just them but their families and communities. Watch this space! #FirstFoundationNZ #FinancialLiteracy #CommunityImpact

DIVIDING THE PUBLIC: School Finance and the Creation of Structural Inequity - PDF: https://lnkd.in/ghYcBvnP In Dividing the Public, Matthew Gardner Kelly takes aim at the racial and economic disparities that characterize public education funding in the United States. With California as his focus, Kelly illustrates that the use of local taxes to fund public education was never an inadvertent or de facto product of past practices, but an intentional decision adopted in place of well-known alternatives during the Progressive Era, against past precedent and principle in several states. From efforts to convert expropriated Indigenous and Mexican land into common school funding in the 1850s, to reforms that directed state aid to expanding white suburbs during the years surrounding World War II, Dividing the Public traces, in intricate detail, how a host of policies connected to school funding have divided California by race and class over time. In bringing into view the neglected and poorly understood history of policymaking connected to school finance, Kelly offers a new story about the role public education played in shaping the racially segregated, economically divided, and politically fragmented world of the post-1945 metropolis. #schoolfinance #structuralinequality #schoolfunding #educationalpolicy #education #segregation #discrimination #taxation

GoHenry's co-founder, Louise Hill launches financial education petition! ✍️ The petition is requesting the Government make financial literacy and money skills a part of the curriculum starting in primary school Research shows that financial behaviour starts to be shaped between the ages of 3 and 7 years old, yet it is not a statutory aspect of the curriculum. Without effective financial education, children miss out on learning key skills such as budgeting and saving and will lack the financial literacy to avoid increasingly complex financial harms. Let's see if we can help this reach 10k, and even 100k signatures, to get this to Parliament. We can change the education system if we empower ourselves. Please sign and share it with someone who cares about the future of our children’s financial life skills. ✍️ Sign the petition:https://lnkd.in/eChPh7v2 #FinancialEducation #PetitionForChange #FinancialLiteracy #MoneySkills #EducationReform #MakeMoneyCount #WealthBuildersforFamilies