$16,000 Raised for Financial Beginnings
August 6, 2024
Sound Credit Union
A banking experience that is rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared success.
TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of its annual
charity auction benefiting Financial Beginnings, – a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening
communities through inclusive financial education, empowering youth and adults to take
control of their financial future.
Sound team members, business partners, and the community came together to procure
over 70 items. The final amount raised through this event was $16,000. ”Financial education is
a top priority at Sound,” said Jennifer Reed, VP of Public Relations at Sound Credit Union.
“Our employees and partners are honored to support Financial Beginnings. Together, we are
committed to providing those we serve with the resources necessary to become more
financially confident.”
Sound Credit Union views financial education as the cornerstone for improving the lives of its
members, employees, and communities. The institution remains devoted to making a
positive impact on the community by investing time and resources in empowering others to
effectively manage their finances. The partnership with Financial Beginnings further expands
opportunities to bring financial education to the community.
Ronecca Norvell, CEO of Financial Beginnings, expressed gratitude towards Sound Credit
Union, highlighting their strong commitment to supporting financial education. "We are
grateful to Sound Credit Union for their dedication and commitment to supporting financial
education – truly a force for good in Washington," said Norvell.
Sound offers free financial education workshops, webinars and activities to schools,
businesses, and community organizations in the Puget Sound region. To learn more about
Sound’s financial education programs, visit www.soundcu.com/financial-education.
About Sound Credit Union
Sound Credit Union was founded in 1940 and today is one of Washington State’s largest
credit unions. With 25 full-service branch locations throughout the Puget Sound area, Sound
provides their over 176,000 members with authentic and trusted financial support and
services. Sound is driven by the purpose of standing with members, employees and the
community through all waves of life.
About Financial Beginnings
The mission of Financial Beginnings is to empower youth and adults to take control of their
financial futures. In collaboration with educators and financial professionals, Financial
Beginnings creates unbiased, engaging, age-appropriate financial education programs,
designed to center the learner through culturally responsive education and social and
emotional learning principles, meeting or exceeding national standards of
the Jump$tart Coalition. Financial Beginnings’ curricula grow with learners, providing
programs starting in kindergarten and going through adulthood.
