Orlando Credit Union Partners With Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka to Offer Free Financial Education
Joe Torres, Mortgage Lending Manager at Orlando Credit Union ● Photo Credit: Orlando Credit Union
ORLANDO, Fla., October 21, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Orlando Credit Union (OCU) has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka to provide free financial education courses as part of Habitat’s Financial Academy program. This collaboration is aimed at equipping Central Florida residents with essential financial knowledge, according to the company.
The Habitat Financial Academy is a six-week program designed to teach participants key aspects of financial management. The course, which runs every Tuesday from October 1 through November 4, 2024, covers topics such as budgeting, savings, understanding credit, debt management, homebuying basics, and identity and cyber security protection.
Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka, emphasized the importance of financial literacy in helping families achieve stability and homeownership. “We know from experience that when families are equipped with essential financial literacy skills, their entire lives are transformed and the American Dream of homeownership becomes more attainable. We deeply appreciate our partnership with Orlando Credit Union, recognizing their expertise and community leadership as a presenter of this program”, Seater said.
Joe Torres, who is leading Orlando Credit Union’s involvement in the initiative, highlighted the value of preparing future homebuyers through education. “It really is a great channel by which to extend knowledge of the requirements and considerations of owning a home. Venues like the Financial Academy help better prepare home buyers for the journey ahead and we are humbled and honored to participate in and sponsor such an opportunity,” Torres stated.
The program is open to the public, and interested individuals can register by visiting Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka's website.
Source: Orlando Credit Union
