Regions Bank Teams Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by Sharing the Good - Seite 2
- On April 9, 10 and 11, teams will work with Volunteers of America North Louisiana and Broadmoor STEM Academy to host these fun, educational exercises for students in VOA's Lighthouse after-school program.
- Another group will lead Reality Check simulations, which replicate real-life financial situations, at Booker T. Washington High School.
Houston, Texas: Regions associates will work with Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, including by participating in JA in a Day at League Elementary in Pasadena and assisting with JA Finance Park, a program emphasizing personal financial planning and career exploration.
Raleigh, N.C.: Regions Market Executive Terry Hoey is leading by example, teaching financial literacy courses at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County, and he's passionate about Sharing the Good. "Helping more people understand the essentials of money management is one of the most powerful ways we can help our communities," Hoey said. "Reaching students at an early age, especially those from families that may be unbanked or underbanked, helps build a foundation for future success."
Across Iowa: Regions associates are connecting with Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates (iJAG) to present virtual financial education classes to 155 schools throughout the state. The students will review basic banking concepts and learn about money management, saving, creditworthiness and the importance of safeguarding financial information.
Jackson, Tenn.: Kathy Lovell, Regions' Disability Outreach and Services manager, will be on hand at the STAR Center in April to present a Regions Next Step Money for Life course. The STAR Center is a community organization that provides services for education, employment and independence for people with disabilities in West Tennessee.
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Community engagement is a significant part of the culture at Regions and is fostered through a variety of ongoing programs. For example, every year, Regions offers associates a paid day off to volunteer in their community. Further, as part of its Making Life Better Institute, the bank connects associates with a wide range of ongoing volunteerism opportunities that align with their skills and experience. Examples of the bank's involvement are available in the annual Shared Value Report and the Community Engagement section of Regions' news website, Doing More Today.