Align CU Designs Children's Book to Help Teach Financial LIteracy
October 22, 2018
Lowell, MA, October 22, 2018 – Align Credit Union has developed a new children’s book to help teach the basics of financial literacy to children ages three to five years old. The book entitled “A Savings Account Saves the Day” follows James and his best friend Pearl on their adventures to keep their money safe after James’ piggy bank breaks. The book was written by Align’s #NextGen group and illustrated by Robert E. Bradley, a Framingham State University senior who will be receiving his bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a concentration in Illustration in May 2019.
The book was unveiled at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell on October 18th to celebrate International Credit Union Day. Eleven second- and third-grade students were treated to a book reading and given goodie bags with a copy of the new book, coloring supplies, a $10 Amazon gift card to buy a book of their choice and more.
Align’s new book will be available for a $5 donation at all Align branches. All donations will be given to “Raising a Reader Massachusetts,” a statewide organization focused on helping families develop home reading routines that build the foundation for a good education.
“At Align, we’re focused on providing our Members with financial tools and expert guidance,” said Align President Ken Del Rossi. “I’m extremely proud of our #NextGen group for writing this special book that will help our youngest Members succeed as they grow.”
About Align Credit Union
Since 1922, Align Credit Union has provided customized banking solutions to individuals and families throughout Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Align offers a full suite of products and services including Personal and Business Banking, Mortgages, Financial Planning and Insurance. Founded as the Northern Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union (NMTW), the Credit Union changed its name to Align in 2013. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in many communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. For additional information, stop by one of seven branches in Amesbury, Danvers, Framingham, Haverhill, Lowell, Methuen and Wilmington or visit www.AlignCU.com.