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Program Will Empower a Northern California Nonprofit with up to $39,000 in Grant Funding

Vacaville, CA– Travis Credit Union Foundation announces the application deadline has been extended for its 2025 Financial Coaching Grants program until March 31, 2025. This initiative is an opportunity for one Northern California nonprofit organization to access $30,000 in unrestricted funding and up to $9,000 to train its staff to become financial coaches. Those interested in applying can start here.

Student-Inspired Program Teaches Youth Financial Literacy

Winters, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) hosted its award-winning, interactive youth financial education initiative, Generation Wealth, today at Winters Joint High School in Winters, CA. Through role-playing, students explored real-life scenarios and gained insights into financial topics they identified as most relevant and important.

CDFI Federal Fund Used to Strengthen Economic Mobility in Underserved Communities Across Northern California

Vacaville, CA – Today, Travis Credit Union (TCU) has been awarded an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to drive economic mobility, expand financial literacy, and increase access to affordable lending in underserved communities across 12 Northern California counties.

Helping to Empower Members and Communities It Serves

Vacaville, CA – Today, Travis Credit Union announced the launch of its new initiative, “Knowledge is Power,” designed to express TCU’s purpose, promise and vision of positively impacting the lives of those in the communities it serves. The new vision is in response to consumers’ changing financial needs, with a recent TCU survey showing that over half of credit union members have “moderate to high concern” attributed to financial challenges, including saving for retirement, improving credit scores, reducing debt and more.

Credit Union Honors Board Member and Establishes Len Augustine Community Impact Award

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union showcased the positive impact it has had on nonprofits and organizations across Northern California in 2024 through its work in financial wellness, advocacy, community service, scholarships and more.

Award-Winning Program Instills the Importance of Personal Finance Skills

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) unveiled Generation Wealth, its newly refreshed and rebranded award-winning, interactive youth financial education initiative, today at Benicia High School. Formerly known as Mad City Money, more than 13,000 students have attended the TCU program since its inception in 2009.

A Student Loan Assistance Program that Reduces Loan Burdens by $5,000 for Qualifying Candidates

Vacaville, CA – The Travis Credit Union Foundation proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Program. Known as the Community Heroes program, this new initiative aims to alleviate student loan burdens for individuals making a significant impact in their local communities, whether through professional careers or personal volunteer efforts.

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) announces today 20 winners of its 2024 Community Impact Scholarship. Each of the graduating high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall is receiving $2,000 in recognition of their outstanding academic and community service achievements.

May 14th is Declared “Travis Credit Union Day” in Antioch

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union (TCU) announces today the grand opening of its newest branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a declaration of “Travis Credit Union Day” by Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe, Mayor of Antioch. The branch, located at 3500 Hillcrest Avenue, Antioch, CA, marks a significant milestone for TCU as it represents the first new branch opening in several years. It underscores TCU's commitment to serving its members and was specifically designed to positively impact businesses and people in the local community.

Provides $13 Million in Down Payment Assistance

Vacaville, CA – Travis Credit Union has joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) 2024 WISH Program that will matching down payment grants available to help residents in 12 Northern California counties achieve the dream of homeownership.

Press Releases

Travis Credit Union Foundation Extends Financial Coaching Grants Applications

Travis Credit Union Hosts Generation Wealth at Winters Joint High School

Student-Inspired Program Teaches Youth Financial Literacy

Travis Credit Union Secures $800,000 Federal Grant to Expand Financial Inclusion & Community Development

CDFI Federal Fund Used to Strengthen Economic Mobility in Underserved Communities Across Northern California

Travis Credit Union Unveils ‘Knowledge is Power’

Helping to Empower Members and Communities It Serves

Travis Credit Union Celebrates Community Impact

Credit Union Honors Board Member and Establishes Len Augustine Community Impact Award

Travis Credit Union Launches Generation Wealth at Benicia High School

Award-Winning Program Instills the Importance of Personal Finance Skills

Travis Credit Union Foundation Launches New Community Heroes Program

Travis Credit Union Announces 20 Scholarship Winners

Travis Credit Union Announces Grand Opening of Hillcrest Branch

TCU Partners with FHLBank San Francisco for First-Time Homebuyer Matching Grant Program

Provides $13 Million in Down Payment Assistance

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