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EAST HARTFORD, Conn.–Area students are getting a free education in how to manage their money. American Eagle Financial Credit Union is working with Banzai, a national, award-winning financial literacy program, to make curriculum available to more than 600 students in eight local schools at no charge.

WESTERLY, R.I.–The Westerly Community Credit Union showed support for local athletes, sports programs and schools as it donated 100% of the proceeds from the 32nd Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament to Chariho, Stonington, South Kingstown and Westerly High School Sports Boosters.

PARCHMENTMich. –The Advia Credit Union Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Marty Doorn as its new board chair.

WATERFORD, Conn. ­– March 21, 2016 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of four employees, including a new Vice President of its Deposit Operations/Electronic Services Department and a new Vice President of its Loan Servicing Department.

RIVERSIDE, Calif.– For the seventh consecutive year, a team of employees from Altura Credit Union recently helped young academic athletes in their competition for academic recognition. 

STRATFORD, Conn–For several years, Stratford School System’s BEST (Business Education Support Team) Program has partnered with Sikorsky Credit Union to bring financial literacy to students in town. Sikorsky Credit Union recently funded a $1,000 mini-grant for Financial Literacy, and recently made a presentation to the Stratford Board of Education.

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.– SPIRE Credit Union recently hosted the Youth Leadership Board from the Minnesota Cooperative Education Foundation.