Empowerment Grants with Lauren Whaley, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, and Grant Recipients

This week on the Financial Minds: Meet the Experts podcast, we’re continuing our discussion on Vizo Financial’s Empowerment Grants Program! Two years ago, Vizo Financial launched the Empowerment Grants Program to provide financial support for credit union foundations that help institutions develop financial wellness programs.In this week’s episode, Jaime talks with Lauren Whaley, president of the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, and two credit union grant recipients to see how they’ve utilized the funds to better their communities.During this episode, you’ll hear more about how these grants work, the programs they support and the ways that credit unions are transforming lives. Listen in as they discuss:· How the application and implementation process connected organizations with other credit unions and community partners· Ways that programs like this strengthen the bond between credit unions and their local communities· Tips for institutions interested in applying for a Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant through their foundationLearn more about the Empowerment Grant funds that are available and get ready to be empowered! Press play now!Connect with us: Vizo Financial: www.vfccu.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vizo-financial/Learn more:https://carolinasfoundation.org/vizo-financial-empowerment-grant/