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.

Our Community Outreach: January – March

Supporting our community is at the forefront of everything we do. From volunteering at schools to backing local businesses and organizations, our team is busy!

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.

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
March 16, 2023	Foundations of Financial Well-Being 5:30 - 7 p.m. Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital (Auditorium) 20000 Harvard Ave Warrensville Hts, Ohio	Eliseo Cruz Garcia ecgarcia@ffl.net 216-912-5180
April 8, 2023	First Time Homebuying Seminar 10 a.m. - Noon Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital (Auditorium) 20000 Harvard Ave Warrensville Hts, Ohio	Eliseo Cruz Garcia ecgarcia@ffl.net 216-912-5180
April 26, 2023	Money Talks: Empowerment By and For Our Black and Brown Communities 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6516 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH	Registration TBA

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