Reading, PA – Visions Federal Credit Union was presented with the First Place 2019 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award for its work in bringing financial literacy programs to the Reading, PA region.

Visions and a team of six local credit unions have introduced and hosted financial reality fairs in the area for the last four years, reaching thousands of high schoolers during that time. At these reality fairs, students are asked to pick a career of their choice, look up the average annual salary, and then participate in a simulated budgeting exercise with the help of financial professionals.

Students make a variety of budgetary choices, from anticipated rent costs to student loan payment projections. These costs are then subtracted from their monthly income, providing them with real-world expectations of their post-graduation lives.

More than 3,800 junior and senior high school students have participated in the program since its inception, with even more events and schools planned to participate in the coming year.

What is the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award?

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award is given to a credit union or chapter/multiple credit union group for its social responsibility projects within the community. The award is given for external activities.

About Visions

Visions Federal Credit Union is a nonprofit financial institution completely owned by its members. Established in 1966, Visions proudly serves over 210,000 members in communities throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Services include banking as well as auto, home, personal, and business loans.

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    In efforts driven by Visions employees, this year’s campaign (November and December 2023) benefitted more than 13 community organizations throughout their three-state footprint in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The Season of Giving supports organization-wide projects in addition to regional and local initiatives that are championed by employees. Fifteen employees organized giveback projects, including donation drives for clothes, toys, gifts, and pet supplies that were then distributed by partnering organizations and nonprofits in Visions communities.

  • Ty Muse Receives NYS Senate Commendation Award

    Senator Webb presented Muse with the Senate Commendation Award during a Black History Month celebration (February 2024) that underscored the vital contributions and achievements of Black individuals and businesses in the community. The award presentation noted that Muse’s leadership, characterized by positivity and encouragement, has significantly contributed to the economic development of the Southern Tier and that his active participation on numerous community boards and advisory councils nationwide further exemplifies his commitment to the community.

  • Visions Contributes to Creation of Future Fund

    Visions Federal Credit Union’s President/CEO Ty Muse joined credit union industry leaders and representatives of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) during the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame event at the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC, where they were thrilled to announce the creation of the AACUC’s Future Fund. Visions is one of nine initial investors in the new Future Fund and Muse is proud to serve as the founding Chairperson for the initiative.

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