A Message From the Executive Director

Spring is a season filled with graduations, family gatherings, travel, and new beginnings. I’m reminded how valuable practical financial guidance can be during life’s busiest moments. On behalf of the Cornerstone Foundation, thank you for helping make that kind of support possible.

This issue of Friends of the Foundation focuses on the everyday decisions that can shape a family’s financial well-being from spring into summer. You’ll find timely guidance on enjoying the season without losing momentum, celebrating generously without overspending, planning ahead for expected summer costs, managing packed calendars, and having meaningful money conversations during important family milestones.

We also have some exciting news—the date for our annual meeting has been set! Mark your calendars for Oct. 21, 10 a.m., to join us for the Friends of the Foundation Annual Meeting. 

These topics may seem simple on the surface, but they reflect something bigger. Financial wellness is often built in small, steady choices: preparing before expenses arrive, setting healthy boundaries, and taking time to talk openly about money with the people we love. When families feel more confident in those moments, the impact can last far beyond one season.

That is why the Foundation remains committed to connecting credit unions and communities with resources that are practical, relevant, and rooted in the credit union philosophy of people helping people. We are grateful for your continued support and for the role you play in extending that mission.

Thank you for being a friend (of the Foundation),  

Courtney Moran, I-CUDE, CCUFC 
Executive Director
Cornerstone Foundation