Louisville, KY- Park Community Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients
of its 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grants. Announced at the annual Friendsgiving Gala in
November, the Foundation presented a total of $97,960 to ten nonprofits working to build more
vibrant communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
The Pathways to Prosperity Program supports projects that align with the Foundation’s three
impact areas – financial wellbeing, education, and thriving communities. The ten organizations
are supporting future leaders, developing a more skilled workforce, strengthening the stability of
families, and enhancing quality of life.
“These nonprofits are doing transformative work to break down barriers and create pathways to
success. As this grant program enters its fourth year, we are proud of the over $272,000 already
invested, and we are honored to support programs that not only meet immediate needs but also
build long-term financial wellbeing and opportunity for those in our communities who need it
most.” – Shannon Kisselbaugh, Executive Director, Park Community Credit Union Foundation.
“Pathways to Prosperity reflects our commitment to investing in solutions that drive long-term
impact, not short-term fixes. These grants support leaders and organizations who are building
thriving communities and expanding opportunities in communities most in need” – Jana Erny,
President/CEO, Park Community Credit Union.
The 2025 Pathways to Prosperity grant recipients are:
- Berea College Brushy Fork Leadership Institute – $10,000 for the Pathways to
Leadership Program, a six-month leadership development program to empower
individuals who have faced significant hardships. - Black Birth Justice – $10,000 for the Healthy Beginnings Connect Us program, which
supports families through health services, doula and midwife care, cohort-based
education, and essential infant care resources. - I Would Rather Be Reading – $10,000 for the Educate and Elevate: Building Academic
& Financial Futures program, which fosters academic and personal growth by teaching
financial literacy to students and families in South Louisville. - Jubilee Jobs of Lexington – $10,000 for the Skills Lab project, which provides job
seekers with access to digital tools, personalized coaching, and career building
resources. - Louisville Outreach for the Unsheltered – $10,000 for the 1801 Resource Center in
the Portland neighborhood that provides hygiene access, care management, and
essential services for individuals housing insecurity. - My Redemption Incorporated – $8,500 for the Money Moves: Building Financial
Futures program, a 12-week trauma-informed program that equips underserved youth
with essential financial literacy skills. - New Opportunity School for Women – $10,000 for the Residential Session, an
immersive residential and online program that empowers women to build confidence,
develop job and life skills, and access education and employment opportunities. - Seedleaf – $10,000 for the Growing Green Futures: Workforce and Financial
Empowerment Through Urban Agriculture program, which focuses on workforce
development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic equity. - Somali Community of Louisville – $9,460 for the Future Ready program, which
provides workshops for Somali and other African youth in personal finance and career
and college readiness. - Weathering Storms – $10,000 for the Empowering Families through Mental Health and
Financial Wellness Program, which provides workshops to support the mental health
and financial stability of underserved individuals and families.
Since 2019, Park Community Credit Union Foundation has elevated the efforts of Park
Community Credit Union, contributing to fueling the dreams of thousands in our communities
through meaningful partnerships with nonprofit organizations. To learn more about the
Foundation’s work and how you can support its efforts, visit parkcommunity.com/foundation.
About Park Community Credit Union
Park Community Credit Union: Park Community Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit
financial institution dedicated to making banking accessible and impactful. As Kentucky’s largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Credit Union, Park is a mission-driven,
member-owned organization committed to empowering communities, fueling dreams and
cultivating belonging. With a member-first approach, Park strives to build thriving communities
through financial inclusion and support for underserved populations. Guided by its vision of a
world where hope, opportunity and belonging unite us all, Park Community is setting the pace
for the future of the financial industry in Kentucky and beyond.
Park Community Credit Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and the philanthropic arm
of Park Community Credit Union. Founded in 2019, the Foundation’s mission is to build a more
vibrant community where everyone has equitable access to learn, grow and thrive. The
Foundation provides support in three impact areas that work towards making a better, stronger
community in the Kentuckiana region: education, financial wellbeing, and thriving communities.
For more information, please visit www.parkcommunity.com/foundation or follow on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/parkcommunityfoundation or LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/park-community-foundation.
