Local Credit Union and Church Host Very First Money Summit Workshop in Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood
In a continued effort to provide members of the surrounding communities with the financial tools and knowledge to live their best lives possible, NuMark Credit Union (NuMark) partnered up with CityPoint Community Church (CityPoint), to put on the Money Summit Workshop, hosted at the CityPoint Community Church in Bronzeville, on January 25.
Partnering with CityPoint to host the Money Summit Workshop is part of the NuMark’s efforts in providing affordable opportunities to provide adults and children with financial education and advice, in a welcoming and judgement-free environment. Adults stayed upstairs in the sanctuary, where they heard keynote talks presented by Jenny LaFlore from Mama Fresh, as well as Pastor Demetrius and his wife Karla Davis. They also participated in workshops covering topics from rebuilding credit and purchasing their first home, some of which were led by NuMark experts. While the adults were upstairs, kids were in the elementary and middle school rooms downstairs with additional eager NuMark employees to learn about the difference between wants and needs, and how to budget for the real world.
“I am proud to say that The Money Summit was a resounding success. Designed to empower the Bronzeville community and our congregation, the summit provided valuable tools and insights to help achieve financial freedom and stability,” said Pastor Davis. “Our dynamic speakers captivated the audience, and the engagement from participants was inspiring. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive – attendees appreciated the variety of topics covered and found the information both informative and actionable. This summit has truly made a lasting impact, equipping individuals with the knowledge to take control of their financial future.”
Located in the South Side of Chicago, CityPoint is a gathering place for many within the community, whether it’s just for worship or community groups and education. CityPoint’s dedication to supporting the community aligns perfectly with NuMark’s belief in the credit union ideology of “people helping people,” which made the CityPoint Church the perfect place for the Money Summit.
“At NuMark Credit Union, partnerships are made with great consideration and regard. An alignment must be felt, and a common vision must be shared,” said Whitney Jones, Director of Sales & Service at NuMark. “With that in mind, the decision to partner with CityPoint Community Church was made with great confidence and ease. Their core belief centered around supporting the community, and NuMark’s mission to enrich the financial lives of our members, led to a remarkably successful financial workshop. These workshops not only allow NuMark Credit Union to share our knowledge but also allow us a front row view to the exceptional participation, growth and potential of the communities we serve.”
NuMark has been proudly serving its communities for over 70 years, providing members with top-notch financial products and services, ranging from checking and savings accounts to home and auto loans. They believe that everyone should be given the knowledge and tools necessary to make the best decisions for themselves and are happy to sit down with individuals to talk about their personal goals so that they can dream big and do more with their money.
To learn more about CityPoint Community Church, please visit www.CityPointcc.org.
To learn more about NuMark’s products and services, please visit www.numarkcu.org.