Foundational Well-being

Well-being

Overview

Foundational well-being is the set of underlying conditions that allow a person to function, adapt, and grow across all areas of life. It’s the base layer that supports more visible forms of success—performance at work, healthy relationships, resilience, and long term fulfillment. When these foundations are strong, people can handle stress, pursue goals, and recover from setbacks more effectively.

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Kaiser Permanente Community Resources

Explore this directory of community-based programs and services in your area — including programs for food, housing, childcare, and more. 

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/health-wellness/social-health/resource-directory/resource-directory

Cigna Community Resources

Cigna has made it easy to access local programs and resources within your community, like free or low-cost housing, food, education, transportation services and more.

Visit Cignacommunity.findhelp.com and enter your zip code.

Canvas Credit Union

Free Credit Union Membership

DU faculty and staff are eligible for free credit union membership.  

Become a Canvas Member | Discover the Credit Union Difference

Use Promocode CANVASBB for free membership!

Save on Auto Loans

Faculty and staff who have an account that includes direct deposit receive a .25% discount on auto loans. Contact Canvas if you received your auto loan at a dealership and they will apply this discount after a quick manual set up.

Auto Broker Program

 We partner with a few different auto brokers to help you find the perfect vehicle without going to a dealership. 

Credit Union Co-Op

Canvas is part of the credit union CO-OP. Canvas has 36 branches in Colorado. If there is not a branch close by, members can use the co-op ATMs, or the Canvas App to complete transactions. 

Free Checking Account

Round up Feature 

Credit Union members can take advantage of a Round Up feature on their account to grow savings, apply to a loan, or donate to charity. You can also choose Free Checking, High Yield Checking, and Cash Back Checking. 

Reverse Tier Savings Account

Start an emergency fund or open a savings account for your child. This free account pays quarterly, no minimum balance, no fees, and a variable rate. 

Currently earning 5% APY on first $2000.00 and 1.5% APY on $2000.01 – 5,000.

Check out the different savings accounts and see which fits your needs best!

Flexible Personal Savings Accounts in Colorado | Canvas Credit Union

Financial Literacy Resources

Visit our online library of financial wellness videos - Free Financial Literacy & Education Seminars | Canvas Credit Union

Need to speak to a banker? Contact Gwyn Gantter 303.639.2280

TIAA

Free Financial Consultations 

DU employees are eligible to meet with financial professionals from the University’s retirement plan service provider, TIAA, for one-on-one financial consultations held on campus. An employee does not need to be a participant of the 403(b) Plan in order to utilize this service. This is a free service, as a part of your DU Benefits package.

To schedule an appointment, employees can call TIAA at 1-800-732-8353 or click here to register using their TIAA login. (Please note if you sign up as a guest, the times listed will be in Eastern Standard Time - so please adjust accordingly.)

For more information about TIAA, visit https://www.du.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-plan