Financial confidence starts with access and a little encouragement. That’s what we’re aiming to do through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis’s Money Masters program. Since the collaboration began in 2021, Mercantile and FHLBI together have been able to contribute $137,500 to over 300 GVSU TRIO Upward Bound students. And recently, our team was recognized at TRIO’s Summer Celebration for their partnership and contributions to the program.
Marianne Essing, Community Development Specialist, and Cathy Calveneau, Community Development Officer, facilitate classes for high school students in the program. See them in action as they share their experiences teaching students, and the power of taking charge of their finances while pursuing a degree.