HOUSTON–TDECU launched its TDECU Cares Foundation by making a $10,000 donation to Brazosport College’s on-campus food pantry, known as the Gator Mart.
The new TDECU Cares Foundation is a company-sponsored private 501c3 that fosters financial empowerment and community well-being.
The event, which was held at Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College, also introduced the TDECU Cares Community Partners. The new TDECU Cares Foundation will accept large-scale corporate donations and small individual donations that support their commitment to transforming local communities, the credit union said.
At the event, TruStage made the first-ever donation to the Foundation as part of the celebration.
“The new TDECU Cares Foundation is more than just a charitable arm for the credit union,” TDECU said. “It also serves as a steward of transformative change as it seeks to promote financial empowerment as a fundamental right for all.”
The Foundation launch event illustrated the credit union’s commitment to protecting members by also featuring a fraud prevention seminar.
Just in time for the busy holiday season, TDECU fraud experts, including Jason Miles, a certified fraud examiner and VP-security and financial crimes; Melissa Stefka, director of enterprise fraud Prevention; and Chris Soriano, the credit union’s financial wellness program manager, whjp shared valuable insights on how Members can prevent banking fraud.
The event also featured real-time demonstrations to help members set up digital banking tools to safeguard their accounts.
“As the holiday season nears, it’s crucial for us to heighten our vigilance regarding our Members’ accounts,” said Miles. “Folks are preparing to travel and this means potentially using unfamiliar gas stations and ATMs. We want our members and the community to know the importance of where they are using their cards and what business you’re doing business with.”
Below, Joshua (Josh) Brian, Gulf Coast Market President and Foundation Secretary, Tracee Watts, Vice President of Advancement, Brazosport College, Alex Crouse, Director of Student Life and Intramural Programs, Brazosport College, Crystal Harris, Director of Community Development