Madison, like any city, can only prosper when all are welcome, included and have opportunities. We believe that Diversity is Our Strength and when we enrich the diversity of our communities, everyone benefits. Summit’s focus on Equity in Money is about ensuring financial security for everyone in our community and that starts right here in our own back yard.
We have been involved in Madison’s southside since 2005. Our first partnership was with the South Madison Neighborhood Center led by David Smith. Together, we created a financial mentorship program with one-on-one coaching. The Center was later turned into the Boys and Girls Club where we started and funded STAR Credit Union. STAR was the first student-run credit union in the U.S and provided Boys and Girls Club youth the opportunity to learn about the importance of saving and the operations of the credit union. Our involvement in the area has grown over the years, including investments in Madison College’s Goodman South campus, which is currently thriving with more than 2,000 students.