Detroit, February 7, 2025 – Comerica Bank and the Detroit Public Library (DPL) have announced a free financial empowerment series that launches Monday, Feb. 10, with additional sessions during National Financial Literacy Month in April.
Comerica Bank and the Detroit Public Library will open the financial education partnership on Feb 10 with a 6 p.m. session on banking basics at DPL’s Edison Branch, located at 18400 Joy Rd. in Detroit.
“Investing in our communities through financial education remains at the core of our commitment to helping our communities thrive,” said Steve Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. “Our partnership with the Detroit Public Library allows residents to attend and participate in these financial empowerment workshops through the library’s branch system, which serves and provides valuable programs for the City of Detroit.”
During the Feb. 10 workshop, experts from Comerica will walk participants through the process of working with banks to help them manage and safeguard their money.
Community members may pre-register on Eventbrite, but it is not required. Admission is free.
“Learning money management strategies and working with financial institutions can help strengthen our community,” said Christine Peele, Detroit Public Library's Assistant Director of Public Services. “Working with Comerica Bank allows us to expand our educational opportunities and provide impactful resources that offer a greater understanding of the financial matters managed by members of our community every day.”
In April, which is Financial Literacy Month, the financial education series resumes with three free sessions that are open to the public on April 7, April 15 and April 17 at the Duffield Branch, located at 2507 W. Grand Blvd in Detroit, each session will begin at 11 a.m. Topics include: Considering Homeownership, Making Budgets Work and Debt Management.
COMERICA BANK FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES AT DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Banking Basics
- Monday, Feb. 10: 6-7:30 p.m.; Edison Branch (18400 Joy Rd., Detroit, MI 48226)
National Financial Literacy Month Series
- Monday, April 7: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Duffield Branch (2507 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48208) -- Considering Homeownership.
- Tuesday, April 15: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Duffield Branch (2507 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48208) -- Making Budgets Work.
- Thursday, April 17: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Duffield Branch (2507 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48208) -- Debt Management.
The Detroit Public Library, first opened in 1865, enlightens and empowers people by providing diverse and dynamic pathways to literacy and learning. Now with 19 branches open throughout Detroit's neighborhoods, the Mobile Library, and the Historic Main Library in downtown Detroit; the library works to ensure customer needs are met with diverse collections, dynamic youth services initiatives, and detailed public programming schedules.
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back 175 years to its Detroit founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in metro Detroit and has more than 4,300 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence. Comerica positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping customers be successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in Detroit’s downtown revitalization. Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Comerica, X: @ComericaBank and Instagram: @comerica_bank.
