As part of its new community engagement program, the WFCU Credit Union is investing in a number of local events in an effort bring Windsor residents together as a community.
The WFCU Credit Union announced on Wednesday that the new program, which is called "Inspire", will combine existing community investment initiatives with new signature events. The events will include the WFCU Credit Union Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, a Speaker Series, Easter Egg Drop, Community Movie Nights, and the Detroit Lions Financial Literacy Program.
“We have always been committed to helping positively shape the communities we serve,” said Eddie Francis, president and CEO of the credit union, in a press release. “With the introduction of 'Inspire', we will look at new partnerships and community inspired events that will lead to new and exciting opportunities for our members and for the betterment of the communities we serve.”
The Scripps Regional Spelling Bee will give area youth in Grades 4 to 8 the opportunity to win the chance to represent Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent at the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals being held in Washington, DC in May 2019.
The Speaker Series will host renowned personalities who will share unique experiences and perspectives on a variety of topics including entertainment, politics, environment, business and the arts.
The Easter Egg Drop will showcase 25,000 Easter eggs being dropped from a helicopter for children to collect.
Free community movie nights will also be hosted by WFCU Credit Union throughout the spring and summer of 2019.
And the Detroit Lions Financial Literacy Program will give youth in the Windsor-Essex community an opportunity to participate in discussions focused on financial literacy, leadership and anti-bullying.
“By investing in our region, and providing unique opportunities that spark excitement across various ages, demographics and interests, we create more opportunities to engage with our members and non-members and have a greater impact on the overall community,” said Francis.
For more information about "Inspire", visit the WFCU Credit Union website by clicking here.
