Washington Federal’s Superstition Springs Branch Partners with Liberty Arts Academy on Save at School Financial Literacy Program
(MESA, Ariz. – August 28, 2017) – Washington Federal’s Superstition Springs branch, which is located at 6835 E. Baseline Road, has partnered with Liberty Arts Academy in Mesa on its Save at School program, a free financial literacy program for schools across Arizona. Through the program, which is provided to schools through Washington Federal at no cost to the school or taxpayers, elementary and middle school students learn to manage finances early in life by making regular deposits into a free savings account.
“We formally kick off the program each semester with an event where we help kids to start savings accounts,” said Charity Rice, branch manager. “Then, we visit the school once or twice a month with curriculum and interactive learning experiences for the kids throughout the year.”
With a parent’s permission, students are able to open a savings account with just a $5 minimum deposit, which Washington Federal will match with an additional $5.
“Throughout the school year, we hope to teach the children terms like ‘deposit,’ ‘withdrawal’ and ‘interest’ as well as the difference between one’s wants and actual needs, something we all struggle with from time to time,” said Rice. “Parents also receive quarterly statements by mail, and students are presented with register books to keep track of their money.”
Washington Federal recognizes the importance of teaching children how to save money early and often, and makes this program available at any time to schools across Arizona. There is also a high school program called Washington Federal Financial Scholars, available at no cost to schools or taxpayers.
Contact your nearest branch about hosting the Save at School program at your neighborhood school by visiting www.washingtonfederal.com.
About Washington Federal
Washington Federal is a full-service national banking institution that focuses on business-to-business banking, commercial and equipment lending, and home loan and corporate real estate financing. It has 31 offices in Arizona including locations in Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Green Valley, Mesa, Payson, Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West and Tucson. Washington Federal is committed to developing a strong and loyal relationship with clients, shareholders and the community at large. For more information, please visit washingtonfederal.com.
