(Mid Oregon Credit Union’s team members (Pictured: Kyle Frick, Jodie Rogers and Tiffany Dyer and not pictured, Wayne Hanson), who worked on the Bite of Reality program recognized with a CUNA Alphonse Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Education Award | Photo courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union)
Credit Union National Association acknowledges Mid Oregon’s work educating high school students about budgeting and money management.
Mid Oregon Credit Union has been recognized by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) in the northwest region with an Alphonse Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Education Award. Mid Oregon’s Bite of Reality program received accolades for teaching high school students about budgeting and money management.
The Bite of Reality program app guides students through a day in the life simulation of an adult’s financial responsibilities. Each student receives an occupation, income, partner, child and possible debt using an app. The student purchases necessities, including rent/mortgage, car payment, groceries and lifestyle items. They also navigate financial setbacks, such as medical emergencies, surprise bills and cash windfalls. Last year, Mid Oregon Credit Union hosted three Bite of Reality events attended by 120 students from Central Oregon schools. The credit union also regularly presents free financial workshops for adults.
On December 2, eight credit unions from Idaho, Oregon and Washington will receive regional CUNA awards at the Northwest Credit Union Association’s virtual awards celebration. For additional details, visit this link.
“We are honored to be recognized by CUNA in our region. It’s rewarding to see our community efforts with financial literacy, especially those focused on younger generations, achieve recognition. We look forward to expanding this program to more schools in the future,” says Kyle Frick, VP of marketing for Mid Oregon Credit Union.
