OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2024 – In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Alterna Savings has granted $20,000 to The Financial Literacy Entrepreneurial Society Hub (F.L.E.S.H.), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to breaking down financial barriers for underserved communities.

"Support from Alterna’s Financial Inclusion Granting Program allows us to expand our services and cater to a community with unique needs," said Brandy Skinner, co-founder of F.L.E.S.H. "This grant will power our ability to create both in-person and online financial literacy programming for underrepresented communities," added Gabrielle Rubaine co-founder of F.L.E.S.H.

Rob Paterson, Alterna President and CEO, emphasized the credit union's deep-rooted commitment to community empowerment: "Our Financial Inclusion Granting Program exists to uplift and empower. By partnering with community organizations that are making a measurable impact, like F.L.E.S.H, we can provide vital financial literacy and services, building and sustaining financial resilience."


About F.L.E.S.H.

F.L.E.S.H. is dedicated to empowering underserved communities across Ontario, with a special focus on low-income, BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQIAA+ individuals. Their mission is to break down barriers to financial success by providing accessible education and entrepreneurial training. Through financial literacy programs, mentorship, and support in accessing credit and capital, F.L.E.S.H. equips individuals and businesses with the tools they need to thrive.


About Alterna Savings

As Ontario's first full-service, member-owned cooperative financial institution outside Quebec, Alterna Savings has been the good in banking® for over 115 years. Through 40 branches across Ontario and robust digital channels, we serve more than 210,000 members with a comprehensive suite of financial services. Members enjoy access to over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs across North America through THE EXCHANGE Network in Canada and the Allpoint Network in the US.


Alterna Savings operates as a credit union in Ontario. For information about deposit insurance, please visit the FSRA's website at www.fsrao.ca/.


Visit Alterna - Education Program to discover our comprehensive financial education resources, grant opportunities, and community programs. Community organizations can learn more about our Financial Inclusion Granting Program and other support for charitable and nonprofit organizations at alterna.ca.

Media Contact:
Samira Rehman, Director, Communications
Alterna Savings | Alterna Bank
E: samira.rehman@alterna.ca