For Immediate Release
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Partnership will power financial education and lasting community impact
Los Angeles, Cal. – Rize Credit Union (Rize) has joined the Los Angeles Chargers as the team’s official credit union – a high-energy, high-impact collaboration that unites two purpose-driven organizations committed to bettering lives on and off the field. Together, Rize and the Chargers will bring financial wellness programs to local communities and expand outreach efforts across Los Angeles, to support youth, families and future changemakers.
“This partnership is electric,” said Jennifer Oliver, president and CEO of Rize Credit Union. “We’re teaming up with the Chargers to bring more than just excitement to the field – we’re creating real opportunities. From students dreaming big to members looking to grow their financial confidence, this is about showing up, giving back and making a lasting difference.”
This partnership will allow Rize to continue to fulfill its commitment to supporting and uplifting communities through financial empowerment. As the official credit union of the Los Angeles Chargers, Rize will:
- Fuel financial education for students through Bolt Academy, a collaborative program with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District and Brotherhood Crusade that helps high school juniors and seniors get career-ready
- Deliver financial education in partnership with the Chargers through community-based initiatives that equip people with trusted tools, resources and guidance
- Offer exclusive perks and promotions for Rize members, including sweepstakes, player appearances and merch giveaways
This partnership builds on Rize’s deep-rooted investment in Los Angeles, including partnerships with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, the Youth Access Banking program with Los Angeles County, and direct donations of Comfort Cases and Barely Canadian hoodies to youth in foster care.
“Together, we’re going to change lives – truly help all realize their potential,” said Oliver. “Whether they’re in the stands or not, we want people to feel seen, supported and ready to Rize.”
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About Rize Credit Union
Rize Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution with a 70-year legacy of service. With a primary focus on Southern California and Southern Nevada, Rize helps individuals, families, and businesses thrive – realizing their potential and taking control of their financial future through personalized support, financial education, and values-driven banking. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Rize is committed to expanding access and delivering impactful solutions, including in underserved areas, to empower lasting financial security. Learn more at RizeCU.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
About the Los Angeles Chargers
Now in their 66th season in Southern California, the Chargers continue to stretch the imagination and put on the most exciting show in football. But don’t let the idyllic West Coast setting and iconic powder blue uniforms – widely regarded as the NFL’s best – fool you. Behind the dramatic games, unforgettable highlights, beloved players and groundbreaking performances lies an uncompromising drive for success; one rooted in toughness, resilience and good old-fashioned hard work. Established in Los Angeles in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League, the team played in San Diego from 1961 to 2016 and advanced to five of the first six AFL Championship games, capturing the 1963 title. Joining the National Football League when the two leagues merged in 1970, the Chargers have since claimed an additional 10 division titles and appeared in Super Bowl XXIX. Owned by the Spanos family since 1984, the Chargers returned to Los Angeles in 2017, opened their multi-billion-dollar SoFi Stadium home in 2020, moved into their new quarter-billion-dollar El Segundo training facility in the heart of Los Angeles’ South Bay in 2024 and continue to redefine what an NFL franchise looks like in the 21st century. Learn more at Chargers.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.