Pictured: Veronica Thames, Manatee Community Foundation; Mireya C Eavey, Financial Access Federal Credit Union; Joshua S. Matlock, CareerSource Suncoast; and Jacki Dezelski, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Lori Sax.

Financial Access Federal Credit Union (FAFCU) is launching a groundbreaking collaborative initiative aimed at empowering the local community and fostering financial stability. With a commitment to serving its members and enhancing the region's economic vitality, FAFCU is deploying $400,000 in Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Economic Resilience and Prosperity (ERP) funds to realize its vision. The Bradenton-based credit union was awarded a $2.1 million CDFI ERP grant last April.

Pictured: Veronica Thames, Manatee Community Foundation; Mireya C Eavey, Financial Access Federal Credit Union; Joshua S. Matlock, CareerSource Suncoast; and Jacki Dezelski, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Lori Sax.