NEW YORK–Throughout Black History Month during February, Inclusiv and the African American Credit Union Coalition are, for the fifth year, partnering to sponsor a number of initiatives.
The collaboration features social media posts throughout February and culminates in an e-Book to be released in late February that both organizations will use to Hike-the-Hill.
Throughout February, Inclusiv said it will host a series of webinars and publications to feature the work of minority designated credit unions serving the low-income communities and communities of color hardest hit by COVID and systemic discrimination.
What’s Planned
Among the events and efforts planned:
- The AACUC and the Heartland Credit Union Association are sponsoring a “Be Better, Do Better" webinar on Feb. 16 at 1 PM EST. Registration is here.
- The AACUC’s "Commitment to Change: Credit Unions Unite Against Racism" conversation is scheduled for Feb. 19 at 1 PM EST. Register here.
- In support of its member credit unions' relief efforts, Inclusiv has added the $25 million Racial Equity and Resilience Investment Fund and Resilience Grant Fund to its on-going racial equity work through Inclusiv/Black Communities and the Southern Equity Fund. For info: capital@inclusiv.org.
- Recent legislation includes $1.75 billion in Technical Assistance and Financial Assistance grants for Minority Lending Institutions through the CDFI Fund. Inclusiv is hosting Wednesday afternoon CDFI Office Hours for credit unions interested in learning more about CDFI certification to avail themselves of these grants. Register here.
- On Feb. 22 at 2 pm ET, Inclusiv's Senior Program Officer, Monica Copeland, and guests will lead a conversation on the critical role Black credit unions play in achieving racial equity. Register for the Zoom conversation here.
Guide to be Released
Inclusiv said it will wrap up its Black History Month events with the release of Preserving and Growing Black Credit Unions, Inclusiv's Guide for Building Capacity and Providing Technical Assistance at the end of February.
“This guide highlights the framework used by Inclusiv/Black Communities to strengthen credit union operations and design a blueprint for growth and impact. It is intended to serve as a resource for credit unions seeking to grow and build capacity and for partners throughout the movement delivering technical assistance to Black credit unions,” Inclusiv said. “We believe this framework may be useful to a wide range of partners, including credit union leagues and associations, funders, and local community groups working with, or supporting, the preservation and growth of Black credit unions.”
For info: www.Inclusiv.org