Fort Financial Awards $23,500 to Fort Wayne Housing Authority for Youth Programs and Workforce Pathways
Fort Wayne, IN - Fort Financial Credit Union has committed $23,500 to the Fort Wayne Housing Authority (FWHA) in support of FWHA’s Foundations For Success division, which focuses on education, workforce development, youth leadership, and family stability, the two organizations announced Thursday, November 13.
“Supporting FWHA and the work they are doing in our community is central to our mission,” said Lyndee Warner, Vice President of Marketing at Fort Financial. “Our investment in Foundations For Success reflects our commitment to expanding access, stability, and opportunity for young people working hard to build their futures."
The investment will fund two key initiatives for youth and young adults across FWHA communities: the Circle City Classic College Exposure Experience and the YouthBuild Opportunity Youth Program.
“Fort Financial’s commitment is an investment in possibility,” said George Guy, Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority. “These funds strengthen the foundation families are building for themselves and create pathways that can shape futures for years to come.”
This $23,500 sponsorship supports these initiatives by allocating $11,500 toward the Circle City Classic College Exposure Experience, providing approximately 100 youth, parents, and volunteers with an HBCU-centered college fair, cultural events, and the Classic’s signature football game, all designed to expand students’ academic awareness and exposure to postsecondary opportunities. The remaining $12,000 funds a full year of essential supports for FWHA’s YouthBuild participants ages 16 to 24, covering needs such as meals, transportation, interview attire, housing stabilization, graduation costs, and advanced training fees so they can fully focus on completing their education and industry certifications.
“We are grateful for Fort Financial’s partnership with our Foundations For Success division because it directly invests in the potential of our youth,” said Avery Rice, Director of Programs and Foundations for Success.
About the Fort Wayne Housing Authority
The mission of the Fort Wayne Housing Authority is to provide high-quality, affordable housing and superior services to eligible members of the Fort Wayne community and to maintain an atmosphere that encourages self-sufficiency. For more information on the Fort Wayne Housing Authority, visit: fwha.org.
About Fort Financial Credit Union
Founded in 1946, Fort Financial Credit Union (originally Salisbury Axle FCU, later Dana Corporation FCU) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It serves 24,176 members offering personal and business banking and lending services with branch locations in Indiana and Mississippi.
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