FirstLight Federal Credit Union

Community Foundation

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WHAT WE DO

We cultivate	We partner with local schools, universities, trade and technical schools to provide financial in-person or virtual financial education.
We collaborate	Through outreach programs, we work with community and non-profit organizations to build financial confidence
We empower	Through grantmaking, member contributions, and the generosity of the community, we provide educational scholarships to our servicing school districts in El Paso, Ft. Bliss, and Las Cruces communities.

WHY WE DO IT—OUR MISSION

To elevate individual and community financial wellness.

Through our people, our community, and our industry partners, our Foundation wants to

cultivate new relationships
collaborate with students, administrators, business owners and nonprofits
empower our community to enrich their financial lives

We believe we have a social responsibility to elevate financial literacy/education efforts in our communities. We strive to:

Inspire social change via diversity, equity, and inclusion in what we do
Find new and alternative ways to promote financial education in our serving communities
Work with schools and nonprofits alike…being part of the discussion and framework to build our communities financial well-being.

MAKE A DONATION

You want to make a difference in your community? Your financial generosity makes a big difference in the lives of our future leaders. Make a donation today!

If you are a school administrator, business owner, or nonprofit organization, the Foundation can provide certified financial counselors, licensed financial advisors, or just high-energy team members to speak to your students, employees, or soldiers in your classroom or special event. Contact us today @ communityfoundation@firstlightfcu.org.