APCU/Center Parc First Credit Union in Georgia to Launch Greenlight Program as a Free Member Benefit
ATLANTA (December 2, 2024) – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union – Georgia's oldest credit union with more than $2.3 billion in assets and serving over 107,000 members nation-wide, announced it will be offering new solutions and resources to better serve families and help the next generation build healthy financial futures. Starting today, APCU/Center Parc members will have free access to an award-winning family finance app and debit card from Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”).
As many as 91% of kids and teens believe they need financial knowledge and skills to achieve their life goals, and 94% of parents agree, according to Greenlight’s 2024 Researchscape study. Parents also rank personal finance as the No. 1 most difficult life skill to teach their children, with 81% saying they wish they had more financial education tools and resources (Greenlight, 2023). Additionally, American teens score an average of 64% on the National Financial Literacy Test, showing that there is a clear lack of financial education that is accessible and effective.
Greenlight offers APCU/Center Parc members a debit card and app that teaches kids and teens how to earn, save, give, and spend wisely – all with parental supervision. Using the Greenlight app, parents can send money instantly, automate allowance payments, manage chores, set flexible spending controls, get real-time notifications of all transactions, and more. Kids get hands-on money management experience along with access to Greenlight Level Up™, an in-app financial literacy game with a best-in-class curriculum, educational challenges, and rewards.
“APCU/Center Parc, is the first credit union in Georgia to work with Greenlight in offering these outstanding financial tools for kids and teens,” said Blake Graham, President and CEO of APCU/Center Parc. “Money management skills are vital for success, so we feel we have an obligation to help families build those skills and make financial education more accessible for children and teens. With the right resources in place, today’s kids will have more opportunities to thrive, which will benefit our entire community.”
APCU/Center Parc members can receive a free Greenlight subscription by registering through www.apcu.com and adding their APCU/Center Parc account as a funding source.
About APCU/Center Parc
At APCU/Center Parc, providing our members first-class service has always been our priority. We're a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to helping hardworking people save money and prosper. For almost 100 years, we've stayed true to these beliefs. As Georgia's oldest credit union, we're proud of our tradition of service. Over the years, APCU/Center Parc assets have grown from an initial investment of $2,505 to more than $2.3 billion. Today, we're one of the largest credit unions in the country. We're proud to serve more than 107,000 members nationwide with a full complement of financial products and services designed to save them money. For more information, visit www.apcu.com. This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
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