Financial Education
Empowering your finances, every step of the way
Onward with Centra Credit Union is a mission-driven line of business, focused on financial inclusion by reaching out to underbanked or unbanked individuals, those who’ve never had the opportunity to work with a traditional banking system. The work of Onward differentiates Centra from other financial institutions by providing banking with a cause.
Financial Empowerment
Onward is committed to providing those in our Communities with free, unbiased, and bilingual financial education to support them on their path to financial empowerment.
- Group workshops to learn finance basics.
- One-on-one training with a financial expert.
- Financial coaching with virtual one-on-one sessions.
- Financial accountability such as frequent and quick check-ins to help stay on target.
Putting our members and
communities first
Onward is committed to providing free and engaging financial education to our Members and the Communities we serve.
our impact so far
We’re making strides in the Communities we serve. Check out some of the work we’ve accomplished so far in 2024!
34 Partnership Signings
We partner with local organizations to provide financial education in a group setting.
4000+ Workshop Attendees
We've worked with more than 4000 individuals in financial education classes and workshops.
158 individual coaching clients
We help individuals on their path to financial empowerment through personalized, one-on-one coaching, counseling, and consulting sessions.
What Members are saying
Fue una ayuda enorme en todos los sentidos. Muy eficientes en cada etapa del proceso. Cada detalle fue importante. La huella que dejaron en mí personalmente y el impacto en mi familia jamás será olvidado. Dios los bendiga.
(It was a huge help in every way. Very efficient at every stage of the process. Every detail was important. The mark you left on me personally and the impact on my family will never be forgotten. God bless you.)
All I have to say is that I am so thankful with the Centra Credit Union crew! They have helped my employees and ourselves to open up Checking Accounts and Savings Accounts. Over the course of our workshops, they have given us the knowledge we need to be able to really focus and put in place a plan to save money and work on our credit. It is great to have a company like theirs that is willing to help our community on one-on-one basis rather than calling a 1-800 number. Thank you all for all you do!
Gracias a los talleres de educación financiera he aprendido sobre la importancia de tener un buen puntaje de crédito así como algunas estrategias para construir y mejorar mi historial crediticio y lograr mis objetivos financieros a largo y corto plazo, Agradezco a Cristina Garza por su Apoyo y colaboración.
(Thanks to the financial education workshops I have learned about the importance of having a good credit score as well as some strategies to build and improve my credit history and achieve my long and short term financial goals. I thank Cristina Garza for her support and collaboration.)
The Latino Coalition is deeply grateful for Centra Credit Union's mentoring. For survivors of domestic abuse, attaining financial independence is essential to reclaiming their freedom. We believe that the workshops that Centra has given us thus far have profoundly enhance the lives of individuals following their separations.
Financial wellness for All
Onward is committed to financial inclusion for all. We believe everyone deserves access to education, tools, and affordable financial products and services.
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