Partnership

Starlight Partners with GHS Federal Credit Union to Unlock Public Benefits for Members

Starlight has partnered with GHS Federal Credit Union (GHS FCU), a $229 million credit union serving over 20,000 members in New York’s Broome, Chenango, and Tioga counties. Leveraging Starlight’s AI-powered platform, GHS members will have seamless access to a wide range of government benefits, including food assistance, healthcare, childcare, utilities, tax credits, and more.

Empowering Members, Building Financial Stability

Starlight’s mission is to enhance the financial health of American households. GHS FCU, a Low-Income Designated Credit Union, is dedicated to supporting underserved populations. Through this partnership, more credit union members will be able to access needed benefits and improve financial resilience in an area where many members live paycheck to paycheck.


Starlight’s platform integrates directly with GHS FCU’s banking services, using AI to automatically identify individuals eligible for public benefits and guide them through the application process while maintaining full privacy and consent.

“Our members need all the assistance they can get. Putting a few hundred dollars back in their pockets makes a huge difference in their financial health,” said GHS FCU CEO Shawn Wolbert. “Starlight has created an amazing opportunity for people to take advantage of benefits they qualify for but may not know about.”

Text of Benefits Starlight can help find - childcare; cash and job support; healthcare; utilities; household expenses; cash assistance

Scaling Impact with AI

Starlight’s cloud-based platform ensures scalability, flexibility, and ease of integration for financial institutions. Our platform provides GHS FCU with the ability to offer proactive, relevant assistance at every touchpoint—whether members are at home, in a branch, or on the go. By simplifying the application process and delivering timely guidance, Starlight makes it easier than ever for credit union members to access the support they need.

This partnership not only strengthens the financial foundation of GHS FCU’s members but also sets a standard for how credit unions can adapt to better serve their communities.

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