ēCO Credit Union Foundation Awards Grant to A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club

​Chartered in 2015, the ēCO Credit Union Foundation works to promote financial literacy in the communities served by ēCO Credit Union. The Foundation advances this mission through a range of outreach efforts, including classroom seminars, grants, scholarships, and community events. We are pleased to highlight the most recent recipient of the ēCO Credit Union Foundation’s support.

As it marks its 60th anniversary, the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club continues the legacy of Dr. A.G. Gaston by advancing resilience and empowerment through financial education. Rising from humble beginnings in segregated Birmingham, Dr. Gaston believed that education and economic opportunity were key to breaking cycles of poverty. His vision lives on through programs like Money Matters, which provides essential financial literacy and skill development to youth. Grounded in the latest research, Money Matters equips the students with lifelong tools for financial stability and success, ensuring Dr. Gaston’s vision remains both relevant and impactful today.

With the assistance from the ēCO Credit Union Foundation, the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club will expand and enhance its Money Matters program, providing up to 1,000 young people with access to high-quality financial education as the Club grows throughout the Greater Birmingham area.

The A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club was presented with its grant check at the Walter Howlett Clubhouse. The ēCO Credit Union Foundation looks forward to continuing its support of the Club through an ongoing presence, ensuring the Money Matters program is well supported as it works to expand financial literacy across the Greater Birmingham area.