{"id":17584,"date":"2025-10-03T18:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T00:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=17584"},"modified":"2025-10-03T18:25:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T00:25:03","slug":"sun-td-bank-financial-literacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=17584","title":{"rendered":"Connecticut Sun and TD Bank Empower 40 Girls with Financial Literacy and Confidence Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Connecticut Sun<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.com\/us\/en\/personal-banking\">TD Bank<\/a> just hosted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connecticut-sun-and-td-bank-host-bank-on-her-event-302569586.html\">\u201cBank on Her\u201d event<\/a> to empower young girls with money skills and self-confidence through hands-on activities and community engagement.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"><strong>Promoting Confidence and Financial Literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">On September 9 in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stamford,_Lincolnshire\">Stamford<\/a>, 40 girls aged 10-14 from the Boys and Girls Club participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connecticut-sun-and-td-bank-host-bank-on-her-event-302569586.html\">\u201cBank on Her\u201d event<\/a>, which kicked off with a panel featuring representatives from the <a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Connecticut Sun<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.com\/us\/en\/personal-banking\">TD Bank<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/\">University of Bridgeport<\/a>. The topics included self-confidence, responsible money management, and accessible financial resources for youth. Panelists encouraged girls to set goals and believe in their ability to take charge of their finances as they grow.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"><strong>Learning by Doing (Interactive Workshops)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Following the discussion, the girls joined vision board sessions to visualize their dreams and learned about essential financial habits in a creative, supportive setting. One activity, \u201cHER Word,\u201d had each participant create a bracelet decorated with words that represented the confidence they wanted to project\u2014reminding them every day of their personal strengths. The hands-on approach made financial education tangible and memorable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">To reinforce the lessons, attendees earned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connecticut-sun-and-td-bank-host-bank-on-her-event-302569586.html\">\u201cBank on Her Bucks\u201d<\/a> for asking questions, engaging in group activities, and embracing new concepts. They then used this make-believe currency to \u201cpurchase\u201d Connecticut Sun merchandise, giving them practical experience in financial decision-making while celebrating their achievements.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"><strong>TD Bank: Community Support and Financial Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.com\/us\/en\/personal-banking\">TD Bank<\/a>, a major U.S. financial institution, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Sun<\/a>\u2019s exclusive financial services sponsor and is leveraging this relationship to foster growth, inclusiveness, and empowerment through educational programs for young women. The bank\u2019s broader sponsorship of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Sun<\/a> includes bringing underserved youth to live games, supporting small business entrepreneurs, and spotlighting financial literacy content featuring the team\u2019s players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Sheryl McQuade, Regional President of the New England Metro, TD Bank,<\/strong>&nbsp;<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connecticut-sun-and-td-bank-host-bank-on-her-event-302569586.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said<\/a>:<br \/>\n\u201cThrough this sponsorship, we reinforce our dedication to women&#8217;s sports and women in leadership. Together, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.com\/us\/en\/personal-banking\">TD<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Connecticut Sun<\/a> will continue fostering an environment where women can thrive and excel.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"><strong>Lasting Impact and Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Events like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connecticut-sun-and-td-bank-host-bank-on-her-event-302569586.html\">\u201cBank on Her\u201d<\/a> connect the <a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Connecticut Sun<\/a>\u2019s mission of promoting community, teamwork, and growth with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.com\/us\/en\/personal-banking\">TD Bank<\/a>\u2019s expertise in financial education and access. The positive response and engaged participation show how vital it is to prepare the next generation, especially young women, for healthy financial futures and leadership roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/connecticut-sun-and-td-bank-host-bank-on-her-event-302569586.html\">\u201cBank on Her\u201d event<\/a> highlights how sports, corporate partners, and local organizations can work together to inspire, educate, and build self-confidence in young girls\u2014laying the groundwork for lifelong success and empowerment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Connecticut Sun and TD Bank just hosted a \u201cBank on Her\u201d event to empower young girls with 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