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Wings Financial Credit Union - APPLE VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota’s largest credit union, Wings Financial, announced today several activations for National Financial Literacy Month in support of their commitment to helping members and families plan for their financial futures. For the second year in a row, Wings is partnering with EverFi for the National Financial Bee that provides students a fun opportunity to learn financial concepts. From April 1-15, students will have access to daily lessons covering topics from savings, investing, income, debt and more. After completing five lessons, participants submit a short essay sharing their biggest financial dream and the plan to get there. Essays must be submitted by April 15. Three winners will receive up to $10,000 in college scholarships. For information and to sign up, visit https://wingsfinancial.everfi-next.net/welcome/national-financial-bee-2021. Additionally, furthering their commitment to the communities they serve, Wings Financial Foundation will donate a total of $10,000 across four local organizations that directly impact students, teachers, and families. The organizations include Kids in Need Foundation, The Open Door Pantry in Apple Valley, College Possible, and Lakes Area Food Shelf in Brainerd. “We recognize the importance of financial education and want to be able to support our members and communities with access to the information they need to properly plan for their financial future,” said John Wagner, Wings Financial Foundation President. “We host online workshops all year long and during Financial Literacy Month we’re thrilled to expand on that. By partnering with EverFi to engage our younger members and get them excited to think about their finances and by providing donations directly to the communities we serve, we can positively impact even more members.” Expanding on Wings’ regular online offerings, each week during the month of April a different theme will be highlighted with specific activities targeted to members of all ages – from preschool to adults. The themes include: What is a Credit Union; Credit; Spend, Share, Save; and Fraud and Internet Safety. These themes will compliment Wings’ many offerings including SOAR EXPLORERS (ages 13-15) and SOAR (ages 16-22) that incentivize young members to get off to a smart financial start. More information and access to workshops can be found at www.wingsfinancial.com/events. About Wings Financial Wings Financial Credit Union is Minnesota's largest credit union and one of the top credit unions nationally, with $6.9 billion in assets and over 300,000 members. In 2020, Wings was named one of the top ten credit unions nationally by Gobankingrates.com for the upcoming year, as well as a Star Tribune top workplace for the eighth consecutive year. Wings members enjoy some of the area's best savings and lending rates, convenient mobile and online access, over 80,000 surcharge-free ATMs and 24 branch locations throughout the state of Minnesota, plus offices in Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando, and Seattle. Founded in 1938, Wings’ membership has grown to include anyone who lives or works in 24 Minnesota counties including the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Seattle and Orlando and the aviation industry nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wingsfinancial.com
For the second year in a row, Wings is partnering with EverFi for the National Financial Bee that provides students a fun opportunity to learn financial concepts. From April 1-15, students will have access to daily lessons covering topics from savings, investing, income, debt and more. After completing five lessons, participants submit a short essay sharing their biggest financial dream and the plan to get there. Essays must be submitted by April 15. Three winners will receive up to $10,000 in college scholarships. For information and to sign up, visit https://wingsfinancial.everfi-next.net/welcome/national-financial-bee-2021.
Additionally, furthering their commitment to the communities they serve, Wings Financial Foundation will donate a total of $10,000 across four local organizations that directly impact students, teachers, and families. The organizations include Kids in Need Foundation, The Open Door Pantry in Apple Valley, College Possible, and Lakes Area Food Shelf in Brainerd.
“We recognize the importance of financial education and want to be able to support our members and communities with access to the information they need to properly plan for their financial future,” said John Wagner, Wings Financial Foundation President. “We host online workshops all year long and during Financial Literacy Month we’re thrilled to expand on that. By partnering with EverFi to engage our younger members and get them excited to think about their finances and by providing donations directly to the communities we serve, we can positively impact even more members.”
Expanding on Wings’ regular online offerings, each week during the month of April a different theme will be highlighted with specific activities targeted to members of all ages – from preschool to adults. The themes include: What is a Credit Union; Credit; Spend, Share, Save; and Fraud and Internet Safety. These themes will compliment Wings’ many offerings including SOAR EXPLORERS (ages 13-15) and SOAR (ages 16-22) that incentivize young members to get off to a smart financial start. More information and access to workshops can be found at www.wingsfinancial.com/events.
About Wings Financial
Wings Financial Credit Union is Minnesota's largest credit union and one of the top credit unions nationally, with $6.9 billion in assets and over 300,000 members. In 2020, Wings was named one of the top ten credit unions nationally by Gobankingrates.com for the upcoming year, as well as a Star Tribune top workplace for the eighth consecutive year.
Wings members enjoy some of the area's best savings and lending rates, convenient mobile and online access, over 80,000 surcharge-free ATMs and 24 branch locations throughout the state of Minnesota, plus offices in Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando, and Seattle. Founded in 1938, Wings’ membership has grown to include anyone who lives or works in 24 Minnesota counties including the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Seattle and Orlando and the aviation industry nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wingsfinancial.com