GreenPath Financial Wellness Named a 2026 Michigan Top Workplaces Award Winner by the Detroit Free Press

Key Takeaways:

• GreenPath Financial Wellness earned a 2026 Michigan Top Workplaces Award, marking its eighth win in ten years.
• The organization also earned eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards: Nonprofit Industry, Women-Led, Leadership, Innovation, Employee Well-Being, Work-Life Flexibility, Purpose & Values, and Professional Development.
• Award winners are determined by employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey that measures the employee experience, including whether employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• GreenPath's leaders thank team members for their feedback and for bringing the organization's people-first culture to life every day.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPath Financial Wellness, a trusted national nonprofit that has helped people lead financially healthy lives through free financial counseling and education for over 65 years, has been named a 2026 Michigan Top Workplaces Award winner by the Detroit Free Press. This marks the eighth time GreenPath has earned this honor in the past ten years and places GreenPath among the top 25 percent of participating Michigan employers.

Winners are determined based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including whether employees feel Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Succeed, among other categories. The Top Workplaces program has a 19-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.

"This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of our team members," said Julie Crichton, GreenPath's Director of Talent & Organizational Development. "Their feedback helps us celebrate what's working while continuing to learn and grow. I'm proud that our team sees GreenPath as a place where they can make a difference, speak openly, and bring their authentic selves to work."

In addition to the Michigan Top Workplaces award, GreenPath earned eight national 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards: Nonprofit Industry, Woman-Led, Leadership, Innovation, Employee Well-Being, Work-Life Flexibility, Purpose & Values, and Professional Development.

"Our greatest strength as an organization is our people," said Kristen Holt, President & CEO of GreenPath. "Every day, our team members help individuals and families navigate financial challenges with expertise, empathy, and hope. Our impact wouldn't be possible without them, and these awards reflect their dedication to valuing and supporting each other as much as they support our clients."

About GreenPath Financial Wellness

GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted, national nonprofit on a mission to empower people to lead financially healthy lives. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, GreenPath offers free financial counseling with NFCC- and HUD- certified experts. If you're struggling to budget, manage debt, or reach your financial goals, you are not alone. Contact GreenPath at (866) 648-8122 or visit www.greenpath.com.

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