In the asset category of $50 million and under, Clarence Community & Schools FCU was the first-place award winner for its Youth $avings Program, which is offered to grades K-12 in all six schools in the Clarence School District.
In the asset category of $50-$150 million, CORE FCU was the first-place award winner for its Students as Educators Program. The program gives high school students the opportunity to learn about personal finance, how to teach their peers, how to serve as mentors and role models for younger students in the school district, and how to team-teach adult education sessions with school board members and credit union personnel.
In the same asset category, Buffalo Metropolitan FCU was awarded an Honorable Mention for its Teen Cents Program.
In the asset category of $50 million and over, Teachers FCU was the first-place award winner for diverse financial education offerings that are tailored to all grades and skill levels. In 2010, Teachers hosted five NEFE HSFPP train-the-trainer worshops for educators, administrators and youth advocates on Long Island.
The winning entries from Clarence Community & Schools FCU, CORE FCU and Teachers FCU will be submitted to CUNA for National Desjardins Award consideration.
The New York Credit Union Foundation serves credit unions, schools and community organizations that help improve the financial literacy and independence of New Yorkers and promote the credit union difference. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.nycuf.org.
