MENTOR, Ohio– Cardinal Credit Union said it is partnering with the Cleveland Browns as the official credit union of the NFL team.
As part of their alliance, Cardinal CU said it is launching a series of financial education initiatives aimed at educating today's youth on financial matters as part of a multi-faceted program.
“With this initiative, Cardinal will be able to extend its impact in the community,” the credit union said. “Lil Brownies along with their parents will be able to open a free account with a Brownie the Elf debit card. Parents will be able to provide oversight for interactive financial activities including parental card controls, transaction requests and notifications, parental allowances and payment for grades, budgeting, and youth financial education tools.”
The accounts can be opened online or at any of Cardinal's seven retail branches.
Additional Perks
Other perks for active Lil Brownies account holders include being placed in a drawing for autograph sessions at the Browns' training camp and for club seats to Browns home games, Cardinal CU said.
"Early education on financial wellness is a critical need today to set young people up for future success," said CEO Christine Blake. "Our new program – Lil Brownies Savings – is a great way to bring a winning strategy for financial education. Financial education has been a passion of ours through the work we have been doing in the community and with local area high schools for more than a decade. Now we are expanding our reach to include elementary and middle-school-aged children with the support of the Cleveland Browns."
Fin Ed Initiatives
Cardinal Credit Union said it provides financial education throughout the community with an integrated financial education program at six area high schools and Lakeland Community College, where Cardinal operates several in-school branches. All partner high school students with a school-branded debit card are eligible to obtain a Brownie the Elf savings card, which the CU said “allows high school students to create positive financial habits while also being entered to win club seat tickets for Browns home games.”
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