The event, held at Travis Credit Union’s corporate office in Vacaville, also recognized former Vacaville mayor and Travis Credit Union Board Member Len Augustine, highlighting his enduring legacy and numerous contributions, including his dedication to financial education and literacy and serving as an instrumental advocate in helping Travis Credit Union win city approval to build its new corporate office in Vacaville.
“My interest has been to ensure that our region has a reputable credit union like Travis Credit Union serving the area,” said Len Augustine. “What a credit union represents—a commitment to community and giving back, is an essential part of our fabric. To have a financial institution that cares about people, I’m proud of being part of that.”
Presentations at the breakfast included:
- Testimonials from students highlighting their experience with Generation Wealth, formerly Mad City Money, the credit union’s youth financial literacy outreach program.
- Samantha Working, principal of Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, spoke about Generation Wealth, the program’s benefits and the necessity of financial education in today’s schools.
- Teachers’ testimonials from Contra Costa’s Teacher of the Year winners, an award sponsored by Travis Credit Union.
- A video highlighting Augustine’s service to Travis Credit Union.
- A spotlight on Travis AFB’s Wings Over Solano air show sponsored in part by Travis Credit Union.
- Highlights of the credit union’s work with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club and the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce.
“Travis Credit Union’s Community Impact reach is vast, from supporting financial wellness initiatives and providing aid to organizations and nonprofits, to championing small businesses and strengthening local economies through active Chamber support,” said Kevin Miller, President and CEO of Travis Credit Union. “Together, we're building a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Travis Credit Union regularly partners with nonprofits and foundations, local economic development centers, government organizations and Travis Air Force Base support organizations. It has been recognized with awards at the federal, state and local levels for its longstanding financial education efforts.
About Travis Credit Union
Travis Credit Union, based in Vacaville, Calif., has been recognized at the federal, state and local levels for its longstanding financial education and financial advocacy efforts. In 2022, TCU was once again selected as a Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes. It has also earned the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year award in recent years. Founded in 1951 on Travis Air Force Base, TCU today serves 12 Northern California counties. It is the twelfth largest credit union in California, with 250,000 members and $5 billion in assets. Learn more about our mission at traviscu.org.
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