ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN – Honor Credit Union team members recently presented a six hour financial literacy class at the Berrien County Department of Human Services. Honor Credit Union CEO Scott McFarland comments, “Honor Credit Union is a strong supporter of financial literacy programs in our community, and we are proud to be able to offer our help to the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative.” The Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative is a partnership of the Department of Human Services, the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, and the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency. MYOI looks to improve youth outcomes by providing training geared towards permanence, education, employment, financial capability, housing, physical and mental health and social capital for foster children ages 14-21. The partnership between Honor Credit Union and MYOI ensures older youth in foster care are financially literate and prepared for transitioning into adulthood.
Young adults from Berrien, Allegan, Cass and St. Joseph counties attend the Financial Literacy Training class presented by Honor Credit Union team members. “ MYOI’s first priority is teaching youth financial literacy skills so young people are better equipped to budget their money, pursue savings and also get experience with banking,” said MYOI Coordinator Paula Laquerre. In additional to the classroom teaching, Honor also sets up accounts for the children in order to help them reach their goals.
For more information about the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative, please contact Paula Laquerre at (269) 716-8459.
In addition to corporate donations and sponsorships for many local organizations, the Team Members at Honor Credit Union contribute countless hours of service to our communities and charitable organizations every year. Honor provides a wide range of affordable financial services to more than 38,000 members in fourteen Michigan counties. For more information call 800.442.2800, or visit www.honorcu.com.