FUNDER PROFILES
PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
General Overview
Part of a broader financial well-being investment strategy
- 0-5 years old
- 5-11 years old
- 11-14 years old
- 14-18 years old
- 18-24 years old
- College students
- Opportunity youth (young people, typically aged 16 to 24, who are not engaged in school or employment)
- System-involved youth (e.g.—child welfare, juvenile justice, homelessness, mental health)
- Transition-age foster youth
- Young parents
- Youth with disabilities
Louisiana
Financial Well-Being Investment/Interest Areas
Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth
Advocacy
Supporting efforts to inform local, state, or national policies that improve youth access to education, employment, and financial stability
Family and Community Support
Supporting programs that engage young parents, families, and communities in fostering youth development and financial well-being
Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being
We offer our own financial well-being programs for youth
Supporting and Sustaining (Growth Phase)
Providing support to nonprofit partners (e.g., technical assistance, communications, advocacy, policy work), and sustaining the work through peer learning, narrative change, and more