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Helping Local Students Start School with Confidence

Written by Magnifi Financial | August 21, 2026

A new school year is a chance for a fresh start, and for students, having clothes and shoes that fit can make a meaningful difference in how they feel as they walk through the school doors.

Through Magnifi Financial’s 3 Essentials program, we’re helping local students start the year feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to learn by supporting organizations that provide essential clothing to families in our communities.

 


Clothing Can Make a Big Difference

Back-to-school costs can add up fast, especially when growing students need clothes, shoes, and school supplies. For families managing everyday expenses, those added needs can put extra pressure on the household budget.

That’s where local support can make a meaningful difference. Through 3 Essentials, Magnifi partners with nonprofit organizations that help connect families with clothing, shoes, coats, and other essentials. These donations help meet an immediate need while giving students something just as important: the confidence to focus on learning, building friendships, and making the most of the school year ahead.

Supporting Students Close to Home

Magnifi’s 3 Essentials program focuses on three basic needs that help people and communities thrive: food, shelter, and clothing. By supporting local organizations across the communities we serve, we help put essential resources directly into the hands of our neighbors.

The following partners are helping meet that need by managing clothing closets, food shelves, youth outreach programs, and more:

Our Impact Since 2016

  • 1,366,192 pounds of food donated
  • 4,652nights of safe shelter provided
  • 16,632 items of clothing given

These are more than numbers. They represent real families, children, and neighbors who have received support at critical moments. 

How It Works
When you choose Magnifi Financial, your financial decisions create real community impact:
🚗 1 Auto Loan = 100 pounds of food donated to a local food shelf.
🏠 1 Home Loan (purchase or refinance) = 1 night of shelter for someone in need.
👔 1 New Personal Checking Account = 1 item of clothing donated.

As a member-owned financial cooperative, we reinvest in the places we live and work. Your everyday financial choices help make that possible.