A Matter of Pride

<p>While Pride Month has a different look this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Alternatives Federal Credit Union in Ithaca, N.Y., is maintaining its focus on strengthening community partnerships that make the LGBTQ community more financially and socially secure. <br/><br/>“We’re focusing on collaboration and education within the community,” says Chris Cain, chief experience officer at the $115 million asset credit union. <br/><br/>This year, Alternatives Federal is hosting a series of workshops and virtual webinars about its <a href='https://www.alternatives.org/personal/lending/transaction-financial-empowerment-program.html'>TransAction Financial Empowerment Program</a>. <br/><br/>The program provides monetary assistance for members going through the gender affirmation process. But just as important, it provides education and access to other resources to support members. <br/><br/>As Cain says in this CUNA News Podcast episode, what’s important is having an open dialogue around LGBTQ issues 12 months a year.</p>