City Credit Union's Commitment to Jackson County

Financial Wellness in the Schools

Financial literacy is not just making a budget. In today’s world, financial literacy encompasses not only the basics of budgeting but understanding steps that help build a credit history, revolving credit, and the technology that goes along with it. Understanding these complexities and how they weave together to create a successful future is a vital tool for our future adults. This is why City Credit Union and our C-Cu Works team partner with the financial literacy and education program Banzai!

C-Cu Works sponsors the Banzai! Financial literacy program for several schools in the Jackson County area, starting with middle school, to provide hands-on and real-world financial literacy using activities and teaching programs such as Banzai! Teen from creating a budget to the cost/benefit analysis of things such as whether to repair an existing vehicle or if it might be more prudent to replace it as a long-term solution. 

At the high school level, not only do we sponsor Banzai! Teen, but we also sponsor programs discussing in-depth banking, savings, and college financial considerations. Further, teens can take our Banzai! Plus program, an advanced program that combines these lessons with longer-term goals and how to achieve them. 

The Independence Animal Shelter is dedicated to rescuing and caring for homeless animals in our community, providing them with a safe haven and a chance to find loving homes. By offering adoption services, medical care, and community education programs, the shelter plays a crucial role in promoting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in Independence. City Credit Union proudly donates to the Independence Animal Shelter because we believe in supporting organizations that make a positive impact on our community, ensuring that every animal has the opportunity for a better life.

Medical debt is a large concern for most Americans, but it can be especially trying for parents of children with hard-to-treat or chronic illnesses. The Children’s Miracle Network wants to improve the overall health of children all through the U.S. By supporting the Children’s Miracle Network, City Credit Union echoes their mission that every child should receive the best possible healthcare regardless of their family’s ability to pay. They also fund future forward healthcare initiatives through research, critical treatments, and services for children facing a wide range of challenges. 

Habitat For Humanity is another partner in creating stronger and more stable communities by answering a very basic need, housing. Using a multi-facet approach including home building, renovating, and home repairs to combat homelessness and poverty housing possible through charity donations and partnerships with companies like City Credit Union. They also champion a program where homeowners can gain assistance for necessary repairs while also being part of the solution and working alongside qualified expert volunteers, and investing their own effort into their homes. 

City Credit Union recognizes the importance of our men and women who step up to protect and serve our city, its residents, and business owners. That’s why we contribute to the Independence Police Foundation or IPF. The Independence Police Foundation is dedicated to enhancing public safety initiatives and outreach opportunities. It has a positive impact on the community while also supporting local law enforcement and building bridges between the two.

For those who dedicate their time and life in service to our country, returning to civilian society and family life is a huge adjustment. It’s an even larger adjustment for those traumatized and injured during service. The Wounded Warrior Project is one of the most successful charity organizations that seeks to support returning veterans with comprehensive assistance programs for their physical and mental well-being, employment options and training, and ways to engage with their community through volunteer work, peer counseling, and more. Wounded Warrior Project and City Credit want to welcome our wounded veterans home and support their journey through the reintegration process and on to their future. 

From the Community