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Empowering Financial Futures

The USSFCU Foundation is a volunteer-only nonprofit committed to enhancing financial literacy and education in our communities. We strive to empower individuals and families to achieve economic well-being through comprehensive financial resources and support.

Our Mission

Our goal is to enhance financial inclusion, wellness, and literacy by promoting education and empowerment. We provide access to essential financial resources and knowledge for all, regardless of background. Our programs include workshops, online courses, and coaching to help people make informed financial decisions. We cover topics from budgeting to investment planning, aiming to build an inclusive community. Our goal is a more equitable society where financial literacy is a right, not a privilege. We advocate for policy changes to integrate financial education into curriculums, preparing future generations for economic challenges and opportunities.

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Our Organization

The USSFCU Foundation, established in 2025, is a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization focused on enhancing financial literacy and education. We strive to foster financial inclusion and community engagement. Below are a few ways we set ourselves apart:

  • All volunteer staff and board
  • In-classroom financial literacy workshops
  • In-community financial wellness engagements
  • Workplace financial education seminars
  • Online learning modules and free resource tools
  • Weekly webinars featuring wellness, safety, and resource topics
  • Weekly blogs with topics for personal finance, small business, and financial security
  • Donations to nonprofits making a difference in their communities

It's not a privilege, it's a basic human right.

Financial literacy is not merely critical to the well-being of the individual, but collectively we become stronger as a community.

“Financial inclusion is the civil rights issue of our time.”

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Rodney Hood, Comptroller of the Currency

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

In the Community

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April Financial Literacy Calendar

Check out where we will be and the topics we will presenting in our community this month.

  • April 7 - Alexandria Library Series

    Session 1: Budgeting - This will cover the basics of budgeting and help lay the foundation for fiscal responsibility.

  • April 15 - Alexandria Library Series

    Session 2: Credit 101 - This will cover what credit is, how to build good credit and avoid bad credit

  • April 22 - Alexandria Library Series

    Session 3: Paycheck 101 - This will unpack how to manage your paycheck as well as strategies for spending and saving

  • April 29 - Alexandria Library Series

    Session 4: Investing 101 - We will cover the best methods for investing for short term and long term success

Foundation Leadership

Get to Know the Dedicated Experts Who Drive Our Mission Forward

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James Ruley

President & Board Chair
James is a credit union leader with decades of experience in member service and business lending. His commitment to small businesses and those affected by the pandemic inspired him to give back. In 2023, the US Senate Federal Credit Union embarked on a mission to establish a foundation aimed at empowering individuals, businesses, and communities with financial resources and education. James spearheaded this vision which became reality in 2025 when the USSFCU Foundation was established.
Arthur Green

Arthur Green

Board Vice Chair
Arthur, a credit union Marketing executive, drives member-centric marketing strategies rooted in his commitment to social impact. A career-defining transition led him to teach ESL in South Korea, catalyzing a lasting focus onto a purpose driven career. This led to heading up Marketing efforts with Raising Haiti Foundation, supporting economic empowerment. These experiences inform his alignment of USSFCU’s brand and engagement focus with community-driven priorities and values.
Beth Hoyas Lovain

Beth Hoyas Lovain

Board Secretary
Beth is a College Admissions Consultant with over 30 years of nonprofit experience, notably serving as Executive Director of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria. She has held community-focused roles on numerous boards, including the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS and Wright to Read. Beth has received the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award and the Alexandria Women’s Health and Safety Advocate Award, among other honors for her dedication to social impact.
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Michael Schimmel

Board Director

Michael Schimmel is a Senior Wealth Manager at Fellows Financial Group with extensive experience at institutions like HSBC, Wells Fargo, and Wachovia. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Miami University, where he was active in student leadership. Dedicated to financial education, he volunteers with the USSFCU Foundation. Michael enjoys outdoor activities, family time, and supporting his children’s sports and cheer events.

Learn More About Us.

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