ALEXANDRIA, Va.— The United States Senate FCU (USSFCU) has launched the USSFCU Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization it said is dedicated to advancing financial literacy, wellness, and inclusion throughout the D.C. metro area and beyond.
According to the credit union, the USSFCU Foundation was created to meet a growing need for accessible financial education from managing everyday expenses to understanding credit.
“Financial literacy is a basic human right, not a privilege,” James Ruley, president of the USSFCU Foundation, said in a statement. “We’re not just offering information—we’re building a pathway to empowerment.”
Classroom Programs
The Foundation said it is already delivering impact through in-classroom financial literacy programs, community seminars, workplace education, and weekly webinars on key topics like fraud prevention and personal finance.
An online resource hub and weekly blog series extend access to practical guidance for individuals at every stage of life, it added noting that all Foundation initiatives are led by volunteers and designed to meet people where they are. “
We take financial education to heart, and we share in the ups and downs of our members’ journeys,” Kathy Dalfrey, treasurer of the Foundation and chief financial officer at USSFCU, said in a statement. “Through the Foundation, we are hoping to provide resources that will foster empowerment in all of life’s financial phases.”
Partners With Local Nonprofits
The USSFCU Foundation said it also partners with local nonprofits to reach vulnerable populations and support financial wellness programs in shelters, schools, and community centers. These partnerships reflect the Foundation’s commitment to equity and accessibility.
In addition to supporting vital education initiatives, a minimum $10 donation to the Foundation also makes an individual eligible for membership at USSFCU.
