Announcing the 2026 Leaders in Financial Literacy
The CrossState Credit Union Foundation has a history of supporting financial literacy initiatives in NJ and PA, including through the Leaders in Financial Literacy Awards. We are proud to announce the 2026 winners and their projects:
- Cross Valley Federal Credit Union: WealthWise
- Everence Federal Credit Union: Youth Program
- Members 1st Federal Credit Union: Fraud Awareness with Consumer Advocate, Mary Bach
- Pheple Federal Credit Union: THRIVE Financial Wellness Pathway
- Credit Union of New Jersey: Neurodivergent-Friendly Financial Well-Being Initiative
- Special Collaboration Award
These credit unions will be honored during CrossState Connect Annual Convention at the Leaders in Financial Literacy Awards Luncheon, presented by Members 1st FCU. There they will receive their awards and a $2,500 grant to support their continued efforts.
The luncheon will be held at the Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on May 20 from 12–1:30 p.m. Come and celebrate all the good work our credit unions do to offer financial education!
You can sign up for the Luncheon when you register for Connect. If you have already registered and would like to add it, check out our FAQs page to learn how.