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Direct Federal Credit Union Partners with Needham Public Schools 10/31/2018

Direct Federal Credit Union (www.direct.com) of Needham, a federally insured credit union serving the financial needs of the region since 1953, is excited to announce a new partnership with Needham Public Schools (NPS). NPS has joined Direct@Work, Direct Federal’s bank-at-work program, that is offered free of charge to employers throughout Norfolk and Middlesex Counties.

As a Direct@Work partner, NPS will be able to offer their approximately 900 employees rate discounts and incentives on loan and deposit products. Additionally, employees will have access to financial literacy programs and experts on a wide range of financial topics. The cost of this new benefit is free to both NPS and employees of NPS.

Direct@Work is a free program offered by Direct Federal to employers throughout Norfolk and Middlesex Counties. The program allows employers to offer their employees a financial wellness benefit. Employees have a financial partner available to help reduce stress and increase productivity by guiding them on making good monetary decisions to live a financially successful life. Through this benefit, employees can have their financial concerns or questions answered, financial literacy needs met and the advantage of receiving product incentives. NPS joins the growing roster of Needham partners, including the Needham Police Department and the Justice Resource Institute.

"I am thrilled to sign on Needham Public Schools as a partner of the Direct@Work program. We love partnering with organizations that are part of the fabric of our community. We look forward to being a financial resource to NPS and delivering Direct Federal’s superior banking products and financial education programs to the employees in a meaningful way." said Jessica Glezellis, Business Development Manager at Direct Federal.