HARAHAN, La.–The Consulate of Honduras in New Orleans and ASI Federal Credit Union have entered into a partnership to provide financial services and education for underserved nationals.
Through the agreement, interested individuals will receive information about safe methods of sending money to Honduras and how to open bank accounts, along with opportunities to attend workshops and financial education seminars to benefit Honduran nationals living abroad.
In a statement, ASI FCU said “significant difficulty” exists in the Honduran community when it comes to accessing fair and affordable financial services, a problem that both parties hope to alleviate through this agreement. Initially, ASI said it will offer a “Workshop on Financial Services” to provide information on opening accounts and utilizing other financial services. The credit union will also provide education about safe and fair pricing in regards to sending money to Honduras and other valuable financial education information.
“There is no greater purpose in the world than to be of service to those in need,” stated Mignhon Tourné, CEO of ASI Federal Credit Union. “We look forward to what this partnership will accomplish and are thrilled at the opportunities to bring individuals and families one step closer to financial freedom.”
Honduran nationals can take advantage of the new agreement by visiting the consulate offices on given Fridays, where representatives of the federal credit union will offer financial education. ASI representatives will also be on hand at the Honduran Consulate to assist individuals with completing Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) forms.