Workers Credit Union In the Community
Supporting Our Members and Our Local Communities
Workers is proud to support organizations in our communities. That’s why we measure our success in community impact and employee volunteer hours.
Community Impact:
- Donations to more than 150 organizations in Franklin, Middlesex, and Worcester counties
- Hundreds of volunteer hours logged by our employees
- Proud Supporters of the United Way of North Central Massachusetts’ Day of Caring and Payroll Pledge program, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and Habitat for Humanity North Central MA Build Days
Supporting Our Business Communities
In addition to lifting up our local communities, we are actively involved in Chamber of Commerce organizations throughout the region. Currently, we are members of Greater Gardner, Greater Lowell, Middlesex West, Nashoba Valley, North Central MA, North Quabbin, and Worcester Regional Chambers.
Requesting Donations
Workers is currently evaluating it’s charitable giving structure to ensure greater impact to the communities that need us most.
Workers Credit Union Community and Business Development AVP Calla Flannery wins 2026 EIFLE Award for financial literacy
Littleton, MA April 23, 2026
Workers Credit Union AVP Community and Business Development Calla Flannery was one of two people the Institute for Financial Literacy named the 2026 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Educator of the Year on April 13. Flannery was recognized for her work promoting financial literacy among students who are neurodiverse. The EIFLE Awards honor organizations that provide exceptional financial literacy education and demonstrate measurable impact through their programs.
“Each year, we have the privilege of recognizing individuals and organizations whose work is advancing the field of financial education in meaningful ways,” said Rachel Gordon, executive director of the Institute for Financial Literacy. “Calla Flannery’s nomination reflected exceptional commitment, leadership, and impact.”
The Institute for Financial Literacy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote effective financial education and counseling.
“This award from the Institute for Financial Literacy is an affirmation of Workers Credit Union’s commitment to making financial education available to all,” Flannery said. “We saw there was a need for an inclusive financial learning environment for people who are neurodivergent. With the help of my nonprofit partners, I created a safe space for students of all abilities to learn about banking and how to manage their finances that is tailored to their needs and how they learn best.”
Classes involve interactive, hands-on activities that keep students engaged, along with videos about financial issues that feature closed captioning to reinforce the content being presented. Topics include what financial records are important to keep, how to interact with a teller, and tips for avoiding fraud. The class is a safe space for students of all abilities to learn about banking and how to manage their finances, which improves their chances of success. Workers Credit Union’s partners in this project include the Seven Hills Foundation and the Nashoba Regional School District.
Article published by CUInsight, April 23, 2026.
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