by Emily Hechler FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. LOUIS, MO (Jan. 5, 2026) – The City of St. Louis formally honored Tracy Verner, Community Development Manager at Alltru Credit Union, with a city resolution recognizing her leadership in advancing equity, financial inclusion, and economic opportunity across the region.
The resolution was presented by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge of the 14th Ward, with cosponsors Alisha Sonnier, Shameem Clark Hubbard, and Board of Aldermen President Megan E. Green, and acknowledges Verner’s sustained impact expanding access to essential financial services for St. Louis residents.
“Through her tireless work, she [Tracy] has expanded access to essential financial services for thousands, empowering young workers with direct deposit capabilities that allow them to fully participate in the local economy,” Alderman Aldridge said. “Her unwavering commitment has left a profound and lasting impact on the City of St. Louis, reflecting her love for the city where she was born, raised, and continues to serve.”
Verner’s work has been central to Alltru Credit Union’s community development mission as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). One of her most significant contributions is her leadership in the College Kids program, which provides college savings accounts to kindergarten students attending St. Louis public and charter schools. Since 2014, the program has resulted in more than 23,000 savings accounts opened for incoming kindergarteners, creating early, tangible pathways toward future education.
In addition to youth-focused initiatives, Verner and her team partner with employers across the St. Louis area to introduce free financial tools and accessible banking services that support working families. These efforts help employees access safe, affordable financial products and participate more fully in the local economy.
“No one is as deserving of this honor as Tracy,” said Laura Woods, Vice President of Brand and Product Strategy at Alltru Credit Union. “Tracy’s focus on equity, justice, and financial inclusion have enabled many in our community to get a second chance. Change is possible when equity and empowerment are at the center of community progress, and Tracy is a force driving this change.”
To learn more about Alltru Credit Union’s community impact, visit https://alltrucu.org/alltru-you/community/.
About Alltru Credit Union
Alltru Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1968 as District 837 Credit Union by the International Association of Machinist Union members employed by McDonnell Douglas in North County St. Louis. Alltru is full-service Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to improve the financial well-being of its members. With over 40,500 members and more than $380 million in assets, Alltru has provided members with a full line of dependable financial products and services for 57 years. For more information about Alltru Credit Union, visit https://alltrucu.org/.
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Media Contact:
Laura Woods – Vice President of Brand and Product Strategy (636) 916-8303; lwoods@alltrucu.org