IRWINDALE, Calif.–Rize Credit Union (Rize) and the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles have expanded their partnership through the launch of the Amigo Lounge at the Mid Valley Family YMCA Center in Van Nuys – a dedicated workspace designed to foster personal and professional success for the local community.
The credit union said the Amigo Lounge provides a welcoming environment where community members can attend educational workshops hosted by Rize, focus on schoolwork, job searches, or simply be in a peaceful place to concentrate. This resource reflects a shared commitment to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for the local community through access to both: the space and digital resources.
“We’re thrilled to offer the Amigo Lounge to Mid Valley Family YMCA members,” Jennifer Oliver, president and CEO of Rize Credit Union, said in a statement. “This collaboration is about more than providing a place to work, it’s about creating space for people to grow, learn, and thrive. Together with the YMCA, we’re helping open doors for people to reach their full potential.”
In addition to providing a space to work, Rize is also helping LA Y members build confidence around their finances. Through hands-on financial empowerment workshops, personalized support, and approachable tools, members will gain practical financial skills that support them not just today, but as they continue their journey toward financial empowerment.
“As the Center for Community Well-Being, the LA Y is dedicated to expanding opportunities for better health and well-being for our communities – and that includes building economic stability through financial education and empowerment,” said Victor Dominguez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.” “The Amigo Lounge is a fantastic addition to the services we provide to community members, and we’re grateful to Rize Credit Union for their generous support and partnership.”
The Amigo Lounge at the Mid Valley Family YMCA is the first of its kind and part of Rize’s larger vision to expand equitable access to financial services and resources that help individuals and families thrive.