PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union celebrated Youth Week 2024 with a kick-off event at its Community Empowerment Center (CEC) and week-long festivities throughout all of its branches Aug. 5 through 10. 

 

"For us at Greylock, we recognize and understand that financial wellness isn't a one-and-done concept, but rather, a way of life that involves individuals of all ages. That's why we were especially thrilled to welcome more than 170 young people and their families to our Youth Week 2024 event on Aug. 5," said Roberta McCulloch-Dews, vice-president of Marketing. "It was great to see our guests having a good time as they made their way through the center learning about the importance of savings, the basics of investing and online safety. This is financial wellness in action."

 

This year's theme, the "Amazing Savings Race," featured a map that included key financial wellness stops, including the benefits of a savings or checking account, the 50-30-20 rule, and the power of compound interest, among other things.

 

Outside in the parking lot, guests enjoyed face painting, sand art activities, and games. Krispy Cones was on hand serving hot dogs and hamburgers and Operation Copsicle, led by the Pittsfield Police Department, shared refreshing treats.

 

Throughout the week, new and existing Greylock youth members, 17 and under, were invited to visit any of Greylock's branches, which were also outfitted in race decorations to match the theme. Inside, youth members had an opportunity to meet with branch staff to perform transactions noted on their Amazing Savings Race map, enjoy free giveaways, enter a raffle for an Amazon Fire tablet (one winner per branch), and sign up for a new Youth Club CD special, available for that week only.

 

"We had such a great time. It was really fun and everyone was so nice and fun to be around. It was such a great way to spend time with our community," said Greylock Member Diana Lotero, who attended the kick-off celebration with her daughter and youth Member, Isabella. "Greylock is always thinking of us."