Topic: Responsible banking and CDFIs. Self Help is a global credit union that enforces this ideology. The session will bounce off of the Activate Your Money book, and more specifically chapter 4 of the book pertaining to savings and checking accounts.

As we launch the Invest for Better Atlanta Hub, Mandy Eidson, Director of Business Development and Community Engagement at Self-Help Credit Union, will share what is often considered the first step in values-aligned investing: banking with purpose. Using Self-Help Credit Union’s work nationally and in Atlanta as an example, Mandy will highlight how mission-driven, cooperative banking strengthens communities and expands economic opportunity. Come learn about Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the hidden social and environmental impact of your bank and credit union accounts, simple ways to evaluate whether your financial institution reflects your priorities, and how your banking choices can help build more equitable and sustainable communities.