A Matter of Pride
b'While Pride Month has a different look this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Alternatives Federal Credit Union in Ithaca, N.Y., is maintaining its focus on strengthening community partnerships that make the LGBTQ community more financially and socially secure. \\u201cWe\\u2019re focusing on collaboration and education within the community,\\u201d says Chris Cain, chief experience officer at the $115 million asset credit union. This year, Alternatives Federal is hosting a series of workshops and virtual webinars about its TransAction Financial Empowerment Program.\\xa0 The program provides monetary assistance for members going through the gender affirmation process. But just as important, it provides education and access to other resources to support members.\\xa0 As Cain says in this CUNA News Podcast episode, what\\u2019s important is having an open dialogue around LGBTQ issues 12 months a year.'