Gerber Federal CU Donates 650 Books to Teach Financial Literacy to Kids

Gerber FCU Donates 650 Books Second Grade Students During Financial Literacy Month

FREMONT, Mich. (4/27/17) John Buckley, President/CEO of Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU), read the Judith Viorst book Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday to second grade students at local schools during the month of April.  The popular book describes how Alexander grapples with money management.  Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar—and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money!  He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough.  But somehow the money began to disappear.  Following the book read, Buckley discussed good money management and presented every student, their teacher and their school library with a copy of the book.  Gerber Federal Credit Union donated a total of 650 books to the following schools: Big Jackson Elementary, Pathfinder Elementary in Fremont, Fremont Christian Elementary, Grant Christian Elementary, Grant Elementary, Patricia St. Clair Elementary in Hesperia, Holton Elementary, Velma Watson Upper Elementary in Newaygo and White Cloud Elementary.

“The kids were truly thankful for the books and provided very thoughtful lessons from the story.  It was a pleasure to read to them and have them react as they did.  We look forward to maintaining and expanding this program in the coming years.” said John Buckley.

Find out more about Gerber FCU’s youth programs at www.gerberfcu.com/youth.