Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has donated $17,500 this year to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. The contribution provides vital funding for the Girl Scouts’ needs-based summer camp financial assistance program, new leader jumpstart and Council Quest resources, and the annual Girl Scouts luncheon.
“This donation emphasizes Ascend’s ongoing commitment to fund and support organizations that make a lasting positive impact in the communities we serve,” said Matt Jernigan, Ascend president and CEO. “It is an honor to support our local Girl Scouts and its programs that ensure equal access for girls of every background.”
In addition to the donation, Ascend provides troop leaders with free access to comprehensive K-12 financial literacy programming. The credit union has also donated 200 native trees to local troops over the past two years for planting in partnership with the Tennessee Environment Council’s Tree Day initiative. These efforts support the overall mission of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee — to build girls of confidence, courage, and character to make the world a better place…