Limestone Financial Credit Union Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Community-Wide Efforts
April marked another impactful Financial Literacy Month for Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU), as the team continued its commitment to delivering meaningful, engaging, and age-appropriate financial education across Schoolcraft and Chippewa counties. Through classroom visits, interactive activities, and community partnerships, each initiative was designed to spark conversations and build essential money management skills.
Limestone FCU helped kick off the season early by promoting March Reading Month. Limestone FCU’s team members visited K-2 classrooms for engaging reading sessions, helping introduce foundational financial concepts at an early age. With support from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF), the credit union donated the book ‘How Do YOU Spend’, by Cinders McLeod, to local schools, giving students the opportunity to continue learning about money management beyond the classroom.
In April, Limestone FCU helped promote the Smart Money Mission: GooseChase Game, a statewide initiative sponsored by MCUF. By raising awareness of this interactive scavenger hunt experience, Limestone FCU encouraged youth to participate in financial literacy challenges that focused on real-world money skills while making learning fun and accessible.
Additionally, Limestone FCU expanded its outreach through a variety of interactive and school-based initiatives. At Emerald Elementary, students participated in a Jelly Bean Jar guessing activity that brought excitement while encouraging estimation and critical thinking skills. The credit union also hosted a St. Francis de Sales School field trip day, where second grade students visited the credit union and rotated through hands-on stations, including decorating their own piggy banks while learning about saving money.
Limestone FCU continued its presence in local schools by hosting weekly Chalkboard Trivia at Manistique Middle and High School. Students tested their financial knowledge and entered their answers into weekly drawings for a chance to win local gift cards. In addition, the credit union partnered with Laker Success at Lake Superior State University to host a Financial Jeopardy session, bringing an interactive and competitive approach to financial education for college students.
“When we teach hands on financial skills early, we’re investing not just in individual students, but in the strength of our entire community. Practical money education helps young people build healthy habits, confidence, and responsibility—skills that ripple outward to families, neighborhoods, and future workplaces. I hope with these initiatives we can help create a more informed, resilient, and financially confident community for generations to come.”
– Kiarra Herson, Member Education Coordinator
Social media also played a key role throughout the month, with Limestone FCU sharing weekly financial tips, giveaways, and interactive polls to engage members of all ages and encourage ongoing learning.
A major highlight of the month included hosting two Financial Reality Fairs, with support from MCUF, for middle and high school students at Big Bay de Noc School. These events provided students with a hands-on opportunity to navigate real-world financial decisions at an early age.
“At Limestone Financial Credit Union, Financial Literacy Month is more than a calendar event, it reflects our year-round commitment to the youth of our community,” said Jennifer C. Watson, CEO. “Our mission is to build a better financial tomorrow through service, education, and advocacy, and our vision is to empower our members to achieve lasting financial independence. We bring this mission to life by delivering a robust financial literacy program that provides students with hands-on, engaging activities designed to build real-world financial skills.”
As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, Limestone FCU is proud of the impact made and grateful for the educators, students, and community partners who helped bring each initiative to life. Together, they continue to build a stronger, more financially informed future through education, engagement, and community collaboration.
