March 2023

In 2004, the United States Congress designated April as National Financial Literacy Month in recognition of the empowerment gained through financial education and the need for comprehensive financial education. As champions of the "people helping people" philosophy, credit unions play a key role in supporting financial literacy and understanding among their members, staff, and communities. 

Here are a few ways to recognize Financial Literacy Month in your credit union and community:

• Encourage your credit union's financial coaches to plan an initiative
• Offer financial literacy classes on specific topics: homeownership; savings; college planning
• Connect with local community organizations and promote financial literacy offerings
• Consider fundraising for local financial education programs in your community
• Support youth membership in developing healthy financial habits (CUNA resources)

Follow along with ICUF emails and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn) throughout April for more resources and to hear what ICUF is doing to support financial literacy throughout Iowa.

Registration is open for two of ICUF's summer events!

ICUF 'Be The Light' Golf Classic, June 7

Registration is open for ICUF's annual 'Be the Light' Golf classic on June 7 in Coralville at the Brown Deer Golf Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit ICUF's mission to champion financial well-being for all.

'People Helping People' Financial Coach Training Program, May

This year's financial coach training program will be held virtually through a series of six webinars in May. Internationally recognized facilitator Adam Carroll will lead the program. 

The best candidates for financial coach training are those who work daily with members. Branch managers, lenders or other member-facing staff who can find opportunity to assist members in difficult times will benefit the most from this training. Spots are filling fast and registration numbers are limited. Register today!

The Iowa Finance Authority's HousingIowa Awards program recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation across all spectrums of affordable housing in Iowa.

Nominations are due May 22. Learn more about submitting a nomination here.

Representatives of the Iowa credit union movement, including ICUF Executive Director Ena Babic Barnes, joined more than 5,700 credit union leaders in Washington D.C. for the Credit Union National Association's Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).

Taking a deep dive into the mission behind "financial well-being for all", Iowa credit union advocates met with policymakers to discuss the credit union difference. Learn more about GAC 2023 here.

Thank you to our recent donors, who made contributions to support ICUF's mission-based initiatives.

• Matthew De Bisschop
• Lorna Kohn
• Chelsie Madden
• Ascentra Credit Union
• CUNA Mutual Group

Ways to Support ICUF:

• Donate to support ICUF's mission. 
• Launch a nonprofit fundraiser on Facebook and sharing it with your friends, along with why you support ICUF.
•  Shop the ICUF store!