SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Redwood Credit Union (RCU) received the “Healthy Business Leader” award from the Center for Well-Being at their recent Celebration of Dreams event at the Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club. RCU was recognized for their commitment to both the financial and personal wellness of their members, employees, and communities.
“RCU is truly honored to receive this recognition from the Center for Well-Being—an organization that shares our passion for improving our communities through wellness,” said Brett Martinez, CEO and President of RCU, shown speaking at right. “We believe that financial and physical wellness are essential to a strong, healthy, and productive community.”
Redwood Credit Union promotes financial wellness by providing affordable banking to more than 290,000 members. They offer free financial education seminars for teens and adults, as well as an online financial wellness center that helps members understand their credit score, plan for their future, create a budget, and more.
RCU said it also offers a personal wellness program for employees, who can track their progress through challenges and educational modules. Individuals and departments can challenge each other, or staff can complete challenges independently—employees have the flexibility to choose based on personal preference. Some activities include logging steps, drinking water, and improving sleep habits, as well as making healthier food choices. The platform also includes opportunities for staff to comment, share healthy tips, and discuss health-related topics. The program has inspired employees to integrate wellness into the company culture, and for many, into their lives outside of work, as well.
“Helping people with financial wellness is something we do at RCU every day but true wellness starts with physical well-being,” said Martinez. “We’re honored to partner with the Center for Well-Being to help people improve their health for a better life.”