Katie BaileyObserved each year on August 14, National Financial Awareness Day is a reminder of the importance of understanding and managing our finances. It encourages individuals to review their budgets, set savings goals, reduce debt, and take steps toward long-term stability. The day also highlights the role of financial education in building stronger communities.
Credit unions across our footprint are leading the way in promoting financial awareness and providing resources that make money management accessible for all ages.
In Alabama, AmFirst partnered with Girls Inc. of Central Alabama to host a hands-on financial literacy workshop for rising eighth-grade girls. Participants decorated savings jars with affirmations and goals, turning a simple craft into a lesson on saving for the future. Through creative, interactive activities, the girls learned practical money skills while building confidence in their ability to make informed financial decisions.
In Florida, First Commerce Credit Union and its foundation brought financial education to life through initiatives like the Finance FUNdamentals summer series, Financial Literacy Month workshops, and an engaging scavenger hunt. These programs reached participants of all ages, covering topics such as budgeting, credit, and saving, while providing both in-person and digital learning opportunities to fit different needs and learning styles.
Together, these efforts reflect the credit union difference, where members’ financial well-being is always at the heart of the mission. On National Financial Awareness Day, we celebrate the work of our credit unions in fostering financial literacy and empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.
