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Category Archives: Community

CCEA’s History of Supporting Our Communities

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At Community Currency Exchange Association, we distinguish ourselves by building close community ties throughout the state.

Posted bycceacmsadminSeptember 12, 2025Posted inCommunityTags: community, Currency Exchange

What Would Happen If No Currency Exchanges Existed?

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There are a lot of people who rely on currency exchanges for a variety of reasons. So what would happen if no currency exchanges existed?

Posted bycceacmsadminAugust 13, 2025August 15, 2025Posted inCommunityTags: Currency Exchange, Money Services, Transportation Services

Perception vs. Reality of Currency Exchanges

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Currency exchanges help residents, but still get a bad rap based on misconceptions. Read on, to learn about common stereotypes – and why the opposite is closer to the truth.

Posted bycceacmsadminJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025Posted inCommunityTags: Currency Exchange

The history of Currency Exchanges and Helping the Unbanked

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From the start, community involvement has been a core value of currency exchanges, like CCEA, who support neighborhood groups, public safety efforts, and more.

Posted bycceacmsadminJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025Posted inCommunityTags: Currency Exchange

How to Know You’re Ready for a Better Job

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Even if you like your job, you can still look for better prospects, both financially and personally. Every journey starts with a first step.

Posted bycceacmsadminMarch 14, 2025March 13, 2025Posted inCommunityTags: finances, money

Free and Cheap Ways to Have Fun This Autumn

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Fall is in full swing. if you are looking for a little inspiration to get out the door and soak up your surroundings, here are a couple of suggestions for free and cheap ways to have fun this autumn.

Posted bycceacmsadminOctober 15, 2024October 14, 2024Posted inCommunityTags: Autumn, Outing

Top Fun Things to Do Before Summer Ends

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Staying entertained doesn’t have to cost a ton. There are plenty of ways to have fun during the warmer months. Here are a couple of fun things you can do before summer ends in the Midwest.

Posted bycceacmsadminAugust 14, 2024August 13, 2024Posted inCommunityTags: Festivals, Fun, Midwest, Music Shows, Outdoor Events, Summer

Cheap Ways to Enjoy Your Winter Free Time

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Do you tend to hunker down at home once the temperatures dip below freezing? Here in the Midwest, we need to find ways to enjoy ourselves throughout the winter. You can start by looking through these ideas.

Posted bycceacmsadminJanuary 16, 2024Posted inCommunityTags: Activities, Midwest, Winter

Want to Feel Thankful? How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude

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Many people practice gratitude on a daily basis, believing it to be central to living a healthy lifestyle. People can start practicing gratitude by learning what constitutes an attitude of gratitude – and some of the smaller steps they can practice to achieve it.

Posted bycceacmsadminNovember 27, 2023Posted inCommunity

Top Midwestern Autumn Activities to Enjoy This Fall

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There are countless ways to enjoy the weather, beauty and local cultures throughout the Midwest. And with many things happening throughout the fall season, it’s all about the scenery and the fun experiences that bring people together.

Posted bycceacmsadminOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023Posted inCommunity

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