Mountain America Partnered to Build 15 Little Free Libraries in Phoenix

Core Points - Mountain America Credit Union, in partnership with the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation and Southwest Human Development, organized a volunteer event to promote literacy and community engagement by building Little Free Libraries in underserved neighborhoods of Phoenix [1][4][5] - A total of 15 Little Free Libraries will be established, stocked with the bilingual community book "We Are the Valley/Somos El Valle," aimed at providing local youth with access to meaningful reading materials [4][5] Group 1 - The volunteer event took place on February 26, 2025, where participants built, painted, and decorated the libraries [1] - Mountain America has been collaborating with Southwest Human Development since 2017, contributing over $150,000 to various community projects [5] - Nathan Anderson, executive vice president and COO of Mountain America, emphasized the company's commitment to making a positive impact in the community [4] Group 2 - The initiative aims to increase access to books for underserved communities in the Phoenix Valley [1][4] - The partnership reflects a long-term investment in community development by both Mountain America and the Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation [5] - Mountain America Credit Union serves over 1 million members and has $20 billion in assets, providing a range of financial products and services [7]