In the Community

More Than Just a Place to Bank

community engagement priorities

positively impacting our local community

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:

financial wellness

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.

economic mobility

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.

housing stability

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.

PUTTING OUR MONEY WHERE OUR MOUTH IS

donated in 2023

organizations supported

IMPACT SNAPSHOT

invested at all levels

$145,000

Community Sponsorships: From fundraising events to programmatic support, Skyla is committed to strong partnerships with nonprofits in the communities that we serve. We're grateful to be aligned with nonprofits and programs that are driving towards making a possibilities a reality.

$80,000

Skyla Cares: This employee-funded community grant program is managed by Skyla employees who are driven to give back to our members in meaningful ways. We were privileged to award 7 grants to nonprofits serving our communities in 2023.

$22,000

Regional Business Partnerships: Skyla maintains a rooted connection with our business communities and invests into local commerce partnerships to support economic development and opportunities for collaboration.

PARTNERING TOGETHER

to build a stronger community

SKYLA + GOODWILL

goodwill industries of the southern piedmont

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.

About the Campus

SKYLA + COMMON WEALTH

common wealth charlotte

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.

About CWC

SKYLA + HABITAT

habitat for humanity charlotte

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.

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our mission:

enabling, enriching, & encouraging the lives of the community in which we serve

The Skyla Foundation is dedicated to partnering with and supporting the local community through annual scholarship awards to high school seniors in pursuit of continuing education.

board of directors

skyla foundation's

herman hoose scholarship award

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.

Applicants must have an account with Skyla. Memberships of parents or other immediate family members do not qualify.
Applications are not accepted for enrollment as a part-time student, for vocational or trade schools, or for adult remedial high school academic courses.
Along with the application, a current transcript of the student’s high school academic record must be included.
Applicants must possess a 3.0 GPA or above on a 4-point (non-weighted) scale.

how are the applications judged?

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE

Pet Food Bank

Support our furry friends waiting for their forever home by donating any pet food, toys, or supplies. Psst... don't have anything to donate? Check out their Amazon and Chewy wishlist!

Visit the Central Branch to drop off donations by October 31!

Donation Wishlist