Community Outreach

When it comes to investing in our local communities, we're proud to say that no one does it better than First Federal Lakewood. Our commitment to our neighbors has been setting us apart for over 85 years and will continue to do so in every aspect from financial literacy to giving a helping hand to those in need. See for yourself how we help set our neighbors up to prosper.

Our Partnership

First Federal Lakewood is a proud BankOn Financial Partner to our local community.

BankOn ensures that all individuals have access to a safe and affordable bank account. From financial education to banking products, our partnership helps raise awareness to underbanked communities and helps put those individuals on the path toward financial success.

Financial Literacy Starts at an Early Age: A Community Outreach Moment with Chalana Williams

It’s never too late to start on a path of a healthy financial future. Chalana Williams, SVP, Chief Community Development Officer at First Federal Lakewood, saw an opportunity to educate students on banking careers and the importance of financial health.

Partnership with the LGBTQ Community Center of Greater Cleveland for Financial Education

Ever since the partnership between the bank and the LGBTQ Community Center of Greater Cleveland began, it has had nothing but success through its financial literacy seminars.

Virtual Financial Literacy Seminars for The NID Housing Counseling Agency

From budgeting basics to house-buying seminars, the NID Virtual Talks give people an opportunity to learn about topics in the comfort of their own home.

Financial Literacy Classes at the Oriana House in Cleveland

When the Oriana House, a Cleveland-based community corrections and chemical dependency treatment agency, reached out to First Federal Lakewood, it was an opportunity that couldn’t be passed up.

We focus on financial literacy every day at First Federal Lakewood.

We pride ourselves in being our community's go-to for financial education, whether it be in-person, via workshops, recorded videos or through resource articles. Throughout the year, our experienced team will be hosting various workshops across many areas of financial literacy, including investing for retirement, homebuying and more.

Date	Event	Register
June 11	Collaboration with NID Housing Agency - First-Time Homebuyer Course Open to the Public Virtual via Zoom 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free	Register
June 29	Conversations in the Kitchen - A Financial Wellness Series Topic: Considering Homeownership Open to the Public In Person at Dave's Market MidTown 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free	Register
July 13	Conversations in the Kitchen - A Financial Wellness Series Topic: Banking Basics Open to the Public In Person at Dave's Market MidTown 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free	Register
July 20	Conversations in the Kitchen - A Financial Wellness Series Topic: Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Open to the Public In Person at Dave's Market MidTown 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free	Register
July 27	Conversations in the Kitchen - A Financial Wellness Series Topic: Making Budgets Work Open to the Public In Person at Dave's Market MidTown 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free	Register
August 3	Conversations in the Kitchen - A Financial Wellness Series Topic: Debt Management Open to the Public In Person at Dave's Market MidTown 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free	Register
August 10	Conversations in the Kitchen - A Financial Wellness Series Topic: Investing Towarsd Retirement Open to the Public In Person at Dave's Market MidTown 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free	Register
October 15	Collaboration with NID Housing Agency - First-Time Homebuyer Course Open to the Public Virtual Free	TBA

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