Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is proud to join forces with The Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) and Caden Teaches Finances in order “to support Atlanta educators and young learners.”
Miriam L. Wallach, Head of Social Responsibility at Cross River, said:
“We are thrilled to join hands with The Empty Stocking Fund and Caden Teaches Finances to bring financial support and education to the Atlanta community. This partnership embodies our commitment to effectuating change and financial empowerment directly in the lives of those in need and reflects the values at the core of Foundation@’s mission. By combining our efforts, we are not only equipping teachers and students with essential supplies but also sowing the seeds of financial literacy that will reap benefits for generations to come.”
Members of the groups came together on August 13th “to commemorate the opening of The ESF’s 2023-2024 Free Teacher Store, while also introducing the transformative potential of financial literacy through Caden Teaches Finances and his FinLit Bus.”
To support the day’s event, Cross River employees rolled up their sleeves and participated in a day of volunteer efforts alongside ESF and Caden Teaches Finances, “demonstrating the Company’s unwavering dedication to making a tangible difference.”
To support the day’s event and local Atlanta teachers, Cross River provided “a donation of free classroom and school supplies, through The ESF’s Teacher Store.”
The ESF, a distinguished 501(c)(3) organization, “has long been committed to alleviating the educational inequalities prevalent in our society by supplying free school and classroom essentials to students and teachers in the Atlanta area.” The “store”, designed specifically for teachers, allocates up to $500 “in purchases per teacher, allowing them to “shop” for needed supplies.”
Manda Hunt, Executive Director of The Empty Stocking Fund, said:
“Thanks to Cross River, we’re well on our way to serving 2,500 Title I school teachers this year. Not only does their support enable Atlanta-area teachers to acquire much needed supplies without spending their own money, but it also empowers students by providing them with the tools they need to engage in the classroom. We’re beyond appreciative for this partnership.”
Additionally, underscoring the bank’s commitment “to the Atlanta community, Cross River recently contributed backpacks filled with school supplies to Caden Teaches Finances for distribution to elementary school children in the Atlanta area.”
Caden Teaches Finances, a prominent 501(c)(3) financial literacy bus and education center developed by 12-year-old Caden Harris, “is dedicated to fostering financial empowerment among young minds.”
Students who visit the bus can “explore and learn budgeting, saving and investing by engaging in a mock stock exchange and supermarket.”
Caden Harris, Founder of Caden Teaches Finances, said:
“I’m grateful that Cross River’s support will help me provide more school supplies and financial literacy education to Atlanta kids. I’m thankful to be able to help others in our area and I hope this shows that you’re never too young to make impact. Remember, if Caden can, you can too!”
The collaboration between Cross River, The ESF, and Caden Teaches Finances is emblematic of Cross River’s far-reaching philanthropic mission.
The choice to collaborate with The ESF and Caden Teaches Finances “marks a significant step towards enhancing education and financial literacy in the Atlanta community and beyond.”
