JACKSON, Mich. — CP Federal Credit Union and United Way of Jackson County today unveiled free online tools to help Jackson County residents better understand financial issues and manage their personal finances effectively.
Coming together, CP Federal and United Way are making Banzai, an online interactive financial education tool, free and accessible to everyone. Based in Provo, Utah, Banzai Inc. offers online educational tools with topics ranging from budgeting to housing, and much more.
The CP Federal and United Way partnership brings this resource to Jackson County and beyond. The resources are available at unitedwaycpfederal.learnbanzai.com/wellness [unitedwaycpfederal.learnbanzai.com] and from United Way of Jackson County’s website, uwjackson.org [uwjackson.org].
“CP Federal Credit Union is proud to partner with United Way to offer these online learning tools,” said Chrissy Siders, President/CEO. “By connecting with area schools and the community, CP Federal Credit Union is committed to providing financial education that inspires people to pursue a life well lived and envision brighter tomorrows.”
Ken Toll, President & CEO of United Way of Jackson County, said 42% of households in Jackson County are either in poverty or ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), meaning they struggle to stay above poverty. The Banzai online resources will equip countless families to become financially stable.
“United Way’s goal of helping 5,000 Jackson County residents develop a pathway to financial stability by 2025 means we need to give people the tools to get there,” said Toll. “Thanks to this amazing partnership with CP Federal Credit Union, together we can bring these resources and equip individuals and families to reach that goal.”
Resources available on the website involve learning to budget, creating a spending plan, steps to take when you lose your job, effectively managing debt, and much more. Visit unitedwaycpfederal.learnbanzai.com/wellness [unitedwaycpfederal.learnbanzai.com] to try the tools today. You can also reach the page from United Way of Jackson County’s website, uwjackson.org [uwjackson.org], and click on the “Get Help” menu.
About CP Federal Credit Union
Established in 1953, CP Federal is a flourishing credit union, serving over 50,000 members with an array of financial services with 9 locations in south central Michigan. CP Federal is a crazy-smart wickedly talented team who have a huge passion for serving their members, community and each other. They work for the WOW, go for the gusto and promote smiles and laughter, every day. For more information, visit our website at www.cpfederal.com [cpfederal.com] or check us out on Facebook.
About United Way of Jackson County
United Way of Jackson County mobilizes people, organizations and funds to create a community rich in opportunities to eliminate poverty and allow all people to achieve financial stability and success. We are committed to helping 5,000 Jackson County residents develop a pathway to financial success by 2025. Visit our website at www.uwjackson.org [uwjackson.org], or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
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