SAROSOTA, Fla.–Manatee Community FCU and the City of Sarasota have partnered on a program to offer a variety of financial services to city residents who are unbanked or underbanked.
Through the new “Reliable Ride” program, the organization said residents will have an opportunity to open an account with the credit union and take advantage of low-interest vehicle loans in order to secure reliable transportation. Clients will also receive financial education and assistance, and be eligible to apply for business startup loans through participation in Community Entrepreneur Opportunity (CEO) courses offered by the City and CareerSource Suncoast, according to the city.
Residents will also have access to a host of free banking services at more than 90 ATMs throughout the city and in person at First Street Credit Union and during weekly office hours and regular workshops at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
Manatee Community Federal Credit Union is certified as a community development financial institution (CDFI).