The Foundation’s Lois Kitsch is known for her international work with CUs and for facilitating the DE program.

A major earthquake in Haiti in 2010 killed more than 230,000 people, displaced nearly 1.5 million more, and destroyed more than 180,000 homes.

Karen Reams, CEO at Millstream Area CU, embodies the 'people helping people' philosophy whether it's for people with financial or health issues.

Dan Newberry, vice president of real estate operations at TTCU The Credit Union, aims to 'leave a legacy' through work at the CU, in the state legislature, and with a children's literacy program.

Filmmaker Brett Culp uses his love of filmmaking to encourage audiences to be heroic.

Mariel Beasley and the Common Cents Lab use behavioral economics research to better Americans' financial well-being.

‘Community development CUs are so much more than financial institutions,’ says Hawaii First FCU’s Laura Aguirre.

There’s a resounding sense that 'somebody’s got to do something,' says The Federation’s Cathie Mahon.

'Let’s teach our kids about money before they start making big mistakes.'

'One of my cornerstones has always been to help people learn something new and put it into action.'