News & Blog Post: Lift LA Visits Pasadena FCU for a Day of Collaboration and Community Impact

On April 4, 2025, Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) welcomed members of LIFT LA to our offices for a special afternoon of connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. Over an engaging lunch, meaningful conversations unfolded around empowering our local communities—through entrepreneurship, education, and financial assistance.

LIFT LA Deputy Director, Araceli Lopez-Andrade, spoke passionately about the impact of their programs, especially for individuals with limited access to financial resources. Her words resonated deeply with our CEO, James Chang, and members of the executive team, including Rick Flores, PFCU Social Impact Manager, and Carlos Vasquez, LIFT LA Director of Entrepreneurship, reinforcing the importance of creating pathways to economic mobility and self-sufficiency.

We’re proud to stand alongside LIFT LA as a partner in this vital work and are committed to supporting individuals as they build financial confidence, independence, and the tools they need to chase their dreams.

Stay tuned—new initiatives are on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share more ways we’re working together to uplift our community!