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TL;DR: Community financial literacy programs in Virginia deliver free workshops, interactive tools, and adult credit guidance. Chesapeake Bank provides no-cost financial education tools in partnership with Banzai, facilitates sessions in Literacy For Life’s On The Money series, and offers tailored presentations on budgeting, credit building, and identity theft prevention to local schools, nonprofits, and community groups.
Financial education is one of the most valuable investments we can make in our community. That’s why Chesapeake Bank is committed to helping our neighbors build financial confidence through free resources, educational programs, and community partnerships.
Read on for helpful resources, highlights from our outreach initiatives, and opportunities to bring financial education programs to local organizations and community groups.
Community Spotlight: Adult Financial Literacy Workshops in Virginia
Chesapeake Bank team members facilitate sessions in Literacy For Life’s On The Money series, a program for adult learners in Virginia. Sessions cover budgeting, credit, and savings — the practical skills adults most often say they were never taught.
- Budgeting. Building a personal budget and sticking to it month to month.
- Credit. Understanding what affects a credit score and how to rebuild one.
- Savings. Setting goals and building the habit, starting from whatever is realistic.
Literacy For Life supports adult learners across the region. Chesapeake Bank contributes the financial education portion of their programming.
Literacy For Life continues to make a meaningful impact by helping adult learners build valuable life skills, including financial literacy. Our team was proud to support their On The Money series by facilitating sessions focused on budgeting, credit, and savings. Together, we helped participants explore strategies that can support long-term financial confidence and success.
Free Online Financial Tools and Calculators
Through a partnership with Banzai, Chesapeake Bank offers free online financial education tools. No account is required and there is no cost to use them.
Whether you’re preparing for a new school year, paying down debt, building savings, or planning a major purchase, our partnership with Banzai offers free tools to help you meet your goals. You’ll find interactive coaches, calculators, and articles to manage your money.
| Tool | Type | What It Helps With |
|---|---|---|
| Building an Emergency Fund | Coach | Working out how much to set aside and how to get there |
| 4 Ways to Raise Your FICO® Score | Guide | Practical steps to improve a credit score |
| What a Car Loan Costs | Calculator | Seeing the total cost of a vehicle loan before signing |
| Preventing Identity Theft | Guide | Recognizing and avoiding common fraud attempts |
| Financial Steps After the Death of a Loved One | Checklist | Working through financial admin during a hard time |
| Wellness Assessment | Assessment | Getting a read on where your finances stand today |
All six are free to use and none requires a Chesapeake Bank account.
How to Request a Free Financial Education Workshop
Chesapeake Bank offers free financial education presentations to local organizations, tailored to the group rather than delivered from a script.
- Tell us about your group. Schools, nonprofits, faith organizations, community groups and employers are all welcome.
- Choose your topics. Budgeting, credit building, savings strategies, identity theft prevention, or a combination.
- Pick a format. A single session or a short series, at your location or ours.
- Get in touch using the contact form below or through your local branch.
There is no cost and no obligation. Presentations are educational rather than promotional.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
A: Local schools, nonprofits, faith organizations, and community groups in Virginia can request free financial education workshops through Chesapeake Bank. Sessions are tailored to the group and cover budgeting, credit building, savings strategies, and identity theft prevention.
A: Through its partnership with Banzai, Chesapeake Bank offers free online coaches, calculators, and guides — including Building an Emergency Fund, 4 Ways to Raise Your FICO Score, What a Car Loan Costs, Preventing Identity Theft, and a Wellness Assessment.
A: Adult programs focus on practical money management: building a personal budget, rebuilding credit, managing debt repayment, preventing identity theft, and setting savings goals for major milestones such as a home purchase or retirement.
