Everence Federal Credit Union invites families to “Explore Savings” at Youth Savings Celebration

EFCU celebration highlights suite of products to help kids start their financial journey

Tree and tent imagery with green background and the text "Youth Savings Celebration August 4-6"

Grab your backpack, put on your hiking boots and get ready to go on an adventure in savings during the Everence Federal Credit Union annual Youth Savings Celebration August 4-6.

The three-day event aims to help educate kids as they embark on their financial journeys, teaching them about saving and budgeting through fun activities at the credit union’s branches and online.

Kristen Heisey, President and CEO of Everence Federal Credit Union, said the celebration is a great opportunity for guardians to not only open a Youth Savings Account for their kids, but also to learn about all the different products EFCU offers children and teens through our Youth Program.

“We have taken deliberate steps toward creating a comprehensive program responsive to the needs of our younger members,” she said. “We believe that with the right tools and support, our kids and teens can build healthy financial habits with lasting effects.”

Everence offers a youth savings account with a 5.00% APY1 interest rate, making it a great rate to reward savings. Additionally, when a child or teen makes a deposit of $15 or more into a new or existing youth savings account during Youth Savings Celebration, Everence will deposit an additional $5 into their account.2 For new youth memberships, Everence will deposit their initial $5.3

Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring their kids to join in on the celebration, as Everence teaches them to “Explore Savings.” Aside from the great banking deals, Youth Savings Celebration is an opportunity for kids and teens to learn more about financial wellness. EFCU will have activities, crafts and snacks for anyone who attends the event at their local branch during the three days of celebration.

Exciting new products showcased

Since the 2025 Youth Savings Celebration, Everence has added new products to help kids and teens on their financial journey.

The credit union is launching a new Student Checking Account during Youth Savings Celebration August 8 for members ages 13-22. Whether your kid or teen is starting their first job, learning to budget, or you are looking for a debit card that works for their needs, this new account will offer a flexible, convenient and safe way to help manage their finances and prepare them for the next stage in their life.

EFCU is running, for a second year in a row, a Youth Rewards Program from August 2025 to July 2026. Kids and teens can earn points for achievements like having good grades, volunteering, and opening a Youth Savings Account. They can pick up a Points Tracker at an Everence Federal Credit Union location or download it online. Participants can redeem their points for prizes between May and July 2026.

Members can also learn more about Greenlight, a debit card and app that lets parents send their kids money, set up chores and allowance, and create savings goals. The app’s Select plan, at a value of $5.99 a month, is free to EFCU members.

To learn more about Everence Federal Credit Union’s Youth Program, visit everence.com/banking/everence-youth-program or by contact your local Everence Federal Credit Union branch.

About the Author


Kristen Heisey, EFCU President & CEO
Kristen Heisey
EFCU President/CEO & Chief Member Engagement Officer

About Everence

Everence helps individuals, organizations and congregations integrate finances with faith through a national team of financial professionals. Everence offers banking, insurance and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education

Disclosure

1Limit of one $5 bonus per youth account (one per tax ID). Bonus deposited at time of deposit for in-branch; electronic transactions may take up to five days for bonus to post.

25.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) applies to first $1,000 on deposit; 0.15% APY applies to remaining balance above $1,000. Rates current as of July 1, 2025. Fees may reduce earnings.

3$5 opening deposit for new membership applications is made by EFCU on behalf of member for new memberships opened between 07/30/2025 and 08/13/2025, virtually or in-person by an eligible youth and an eligible adult joint owner. Opening deposit does not count toward $15 deposit to receive additional $5 incentive. Current or previous members are not eligible for opening deposit.

4Everence Federal Credit Union members are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their Everence Federal Credit Union personal checking account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity verification. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, members will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 10/23/2026. Offer subject to change and partner participation. Card images shown are illustrative and may vary from the card you receive.

The Greenlight prepaid card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.

Participation in this program is through Greenlight and at member’s discretion. Everence Federal Credit Union does not endorse or guarantee the products or information provided on any links to third-party web sites, nor is liable for products and services advertised on linked sites. Please carefully examine the privacy policies of each site visited as their practices may differ from Everence Federal Credit Union’s privacy policy.

Everence Federal Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA.