October 9, 2025
October is Youth Month at Tongass FCU! At first glance, Youth Month might seem designed only for kids and parents. But it’s bigger than that. When kids learn how to save, plan, and make smart choices, they carry those skills into adulthood. That means stronger families, more resilient communities, and healthier local economies. Every deposit today helps shape tomorrow.
What makes Tongass FCU—and Southeast—so special is the way we know our choices are connected. Here, financial habits don’t just affect one person; they ripple outward. A child who learns to save grows into an adult who can weather challenges, invest in a home, support local businesses, and give back to their neighbors. Each step forward for one person strengthens the whole community.
That spirit of connection is woven into our history. In Southeast, people have always depended on one another—sharing resources, working together, and standing strong through challenges. It’s what makes our towns and villages not just places to live, but communities worth protecting. Youth Month is part of that same tradition: investing in young people today so that our communities remain strong tomorrow.
When financial skills are learned early, when money stays local, when people are prepared to thrive—that’s when Southeast shines. That’s why Youth Month isn’t just for parents or kids. It’s for every member who wants to see our region continue to grow, stand together, and remain the unique, resilient place we’re proud to call home.
How to Get Involved
Even if you don’t have kids, there are plenty of ways to take part in Youth Month. You can contact us to volunteer at a financial education event in your community, stop by to pick up Jumpstart Your Life guides for grads and share them at your local school, or bring a young person in your life to get started with their very first account. Every action, big or small, helps build stronger financial futures across Southeast.
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