Avon Nonprofit Teaching Fiscal Literacy Gets $3K Grant

American Eagle Financial Credit Union

AVON/EAST HARTFORD, CT — An Avon-based nonprofit has recently received a special grant to help toward its mission to offer the gift of fiscal literacy to clients in need.

The East Hartford-based American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) has awarded an Avon nonprofit with a $3,000 donation to recognize and support its work to provide monetary assistance and free financial advice to households in need.

The donation—to the Greystone Foundation—came from American Eagle’s donor-advised fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

“American Eagle is guided by our mission of enriching the lives of our communities to and creating a world where financial freedom is a reality,” said AEFCU President and Chief Executive Officer Howard Brady. “Knowledge is the first step on that journey and the Greystone Foundation’s mission to provide short-term financial assistance and free financial counseling to struggling individuals and families is very much aligned with our own efforts to boost financial literacy and help people gain a solid footing on the pathway to financial freedom."

The Greystone Foundation has assisted its clients with:

• Eviction avoidance and rental payments
• Utility and healthcare bills
• Car, tax and insurance payments
• Household budget rationalization.

“Greystone is committed to empower individuals and families to take control of their finances, overcome financial obstacles and achieve long-term stability and security. Through our programs, we strive to provide tangible resources and support that can make a meaningful difference in people's lives,” said J. Timothy Lefever, president of the Greystone Foundation. “We are very appreciative of the support that the American Eagle Financial Credit Union has provided to us to further this effort.”

The Greystone Foundation is a publically funded non-profit organization that provides human services to the Greater Hartford region. For more information about the Greystone Foundation Inc, visit www.greystonecharity.org.

For more information on the Greystone Foundation in Avon, click on this link.