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#CollegeBound: Navigating College Admissions, Part I

If college is in your not-so-distant future and you're a little confused about where to start with the application process, fear not! We've got some tips to help you navigate college admissions.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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25 Resources That Can Help Teach Your Kids About Money

It's no secret that teaching kids about personal finance from an early age can make a world of difference as they enter into young adulthood. However, teaching your little ones about a topic that you may not be totally comfortable with, or feel like you're still learning about yourself, isn't always easy. Plus, it can be difficult to make financial lessons exciting. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you along the way — many of which make learning about money interactive and fun, too!

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Personal Finance
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A Voice for the Good: Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network

This article features Just Neighbors—a local non-profit on a mission to “to serve homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and compassionate, comprehensive professional support.”

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Community Engagement & Impact

Graduate College Happier: Think of College as an Investment

It’s very easy for some graduated college students to shake their fist in the air; feeling frustrated about their low paying job on top of monthly student loan payments. These students may be guilty of only looking at college for the experience and not have worked to prepared themselves to think of higher education as an investment.

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College & Trade School Preparation

Thrifty Thursday: 7 Ways to Recycle Used Coffee Grounds

If you're a coffee drinker in this day and age, you're probably spending a decent chunk of change on "the really good stuff" - flavored coffees, whole coffee beans, organic, fair-trade - you get the idea. Are you being as thrifty as possible with this wonder-drink and getting your money's worth? Here are a few things you could be doing with used coffee grounds if you aren't already!

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Personal Finance
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Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Impact, Partnership & Community Giving

As we wrap up 2025, we’re proud to look back on a year filled with meaningful connections, shared experiences, and impactful community involvement. Supporting the people and places we serve is at the heart of who we are, and this year gave us countless opportunities to show up, lend a hand, and make a difference.

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Community Engagement & Impact