At Skyla, we believe in empowering all of the ways our consumers want to help their community. Because at the end of the day, we’re a part of that community, too. Take a peek at our three areas of focus to build a better community:
The financial wellness of our members and communities is a key priority. A strong foundation of financial literacy can affect present and generational change in the financial security of families.
We aim to support education, certifications, and training to create more pathways to sustainable income for individuals and families. We know that having access to income both meet basic needs and creates self-sufficiency in our communities.
From availability to affordability, housing is a challenge across the Skyla footprint. The cost burden of sustaining housing creates challenges with juggling other expenses, such as childcare, food, or transportation.
Goodwill’s mission is more than getting people a job... it’s about helping to secure family-sustaining employment so that individuals can build a foundation for the future. Skyla houses a full-service branch and an ATM at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, which enables us to provide financial services that are accessible to all as well as specialty products for the unbanked and those needing a fresh start.
At Skyla, our focus is on the individual, building a relationship and a strong foundation that prepares you for long-term financial success. Our core values and philosophy of service align seamlessly with Goodwill and we are thrilled to be an integral aspect of the financial empowerment model that positively influences the economic mobility of those within our community.
Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC) is an innovative non-profit that helps low-income individuals and families become banked and build financial capacity. Skyla is proud to work with CWC as their financial institution and shares in CWC’s commitment to providing financial empowerment through financial education coupled with access to specially-designed financial products.
We’ve partnered with Habitat for Humanity Charlotte to provide affordable mortgage funding for new, qualifying Habitat homeowners. Together, we’ll be enabling more members of the greater Charlotte region to realize a safe, affordable place to call home, setting them on a path of new opportunity, increased confidence, and self-reliance.
Each May, Skyla awards $5,000 scholarships to deserving students who are graduating from high school and enrolled in an institution of higher education for the fall of that same year.
Annual grants from $2,500 – $10,000 are awarded to organizations in the following categories: Children and Youth Services, Health, Housing and Shelter, Technology, and Women’s Services
For organizations looking for extra help with specific community events or programs through funding, employee volunteers, or additional Skyla materials.
The Skyla Foundation is dedicated to partnering with and supporting the local community through annual scholarship awards and grant contributions to local organizations and initiatives.
Simply Elite Checking account holder? $1 of the monthly cost is donated to the Skyla Foundation, meaning you're helping to make a difference in the community, too!
Demetria Faulkner-Welch, Chair
Charles Troutman, Vice Chair
Diego Anselmo, Director
Beverly Thorpe, Director
Ryan Deal, Director
Jennifer Duru, Director
Monica Walker, Director
Each May, Skyla awards $5,000 Herman Hoose Scholarships to deserving students who are graduating from high school in the current school year and enrolls in an institution of higher education for the fall of that same year.
Skyla is partnering with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation on the 2023-2024 Herman Hoose Scholarship cycle. The application window is from October 1 to February 1.
Applications are judged on four key areas - academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and the answer to your essay question. In the case of a tie, the Skyla scholarship committee will award based on financial need.
Through our Community Grant Program, we’re proud to support the needs of our surrounding community by providing grants to local organizations in the following categories: Children and Youth Services, Health, Housing and Shelter, Technology, and Women’s Services.
If your organization is interested in a Skyla Foundation grant but you need some assistance with grant writing, we're here to help! Below is a list of free resources available to aid your grant writing process:
Skyla welcomes the opportunity to sponsor community initiatives. Please submit our Community Contribution Request form for consideration.
To be eligible, your organization must:
We are not taking requests at this time, but please check back later this year if you're interested.
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