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On this edition of The Community, you’ll get to know an organization that offers hope, dignity and a sense of self-worth to countless individuals and families in our community…the St. Louis Community CU Foundation.

Find out about how key The St. Louis Community CU Foundation is making a difference in the financial and personal lives of St. Louisans.

Paul Woodruff, Vice President of Community Development for
St. Louis Community Credit Union and Executive Director of the St. Louis Community CU Foundation.

Come to know about the St. Louis Community CU Foundation.
Why does it exist?
What services are offered
Discover the Janice Mosby Scholarship.
Details about the CU Excel Center, financial coaching, free classes (financial education and life skills) and community outreach events.
Who does the CU Foundation serve?
Who does the CU Foundation work with?

Classes and Special Events include:

Basics of Bankruptcy
Topics:
•Identify common bankruptcy terms
•The three types of bankruptcy
•Which type to file & the next steps after filing
How to Read Your Credit Report
Topics:
•How to obtain your credit report
•Find out what is on your credit report
•How to dispute inaccurate information on your report

Goal Setting and Saving Money
Topics include:
•How to set SMART financial goals
•The importance of savings
•Savings options
•Strategies to save between now and retirement