JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
Impact/Purpose
Our Purpose page is your central resource to explore strategies that elevate products and services from run-of-the-mill commodities to powerful tools that support members and communities and set credit unions apart from competitors.
Top Impact/Purpose Articles
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
Lake Trust Nurtures Local Entrepreneurs
May 9, 2022
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A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local economic development group is helping new businesses test concepts and gain business experience via a new incubator space.
What’s The EU Summit To Credit Unions?
May 4, 2022
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The European Union summit outcome offers no real game-changers.
7 Ways To Help Members Stretch Their Dollars As Prices Surge
May 2, 2022
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Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members stretch their dollars to the max.
A Mission-Forward Path To Pandemic Recovery
May 2, 2022
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In the age of digital, a “people-helping-people philosophy” is needed more than ever.
Impact Strategies From April 2022
April 25, 2022
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CreditUnions.com has the inspiration leaders need to improve their credit union’s impact. Check out stories below featured recently that highlight strategies, initiatives, products, and services of credit unions making a positive impact for the members and communities they serve. How To Narrow The Racial Wealth Gap And Expand Access To Underbanked Consumers The social unrest
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
April 25, 2022
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United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
Behind The Scenes Of Financial Inclusion At Travis Credit Union
April 25, 2022
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Along with hosting its first Financial Inclusion Forums — intended to be an annual event — the California credit union is making efforts to provide products and services that meet the needs of underserved consumers who might be intimidated by traditional FIs.
What’s In A Name: Head Of Financial Wellbeing And Brand Communications
April 18, 2022
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Grant Gallagher leads from the intersection of member education and public relations to build brand and impact at his New Jersey credit union.
5 Ways To Go Green
April 18, 2022
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Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
Strategies To Encourage Military Members To Manage Money And Build Wealth
April 18, 2022
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This Military Saves Month, check out how efforts within credit union land have earned three cooperatives the Designation of Savings Excellence.
Lake Trust Nurtures Local Entrepreneurs
A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local economic development group is helping new businesses test concepts and gain business experience via a ...
What’s The EU Summit To Credit Unions?
The European Union summit outcome offers no real game-changers.
7 Ways To Help Members Stretch Their Dollars As Prices Surge
Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members ...
A Mission-Forward Path To Pandemic Recovery
In the age of digital, a “people-helping-people philosophy” is needed more than ever.
Impact Strategies From April 2022
CreditUnions.com has the inspiration leaders need to improve their credit union’s impact. Check out stories below featured recently that highlight strategies, initiatives, products, and services ...
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
Behind The Scenes Of Financial Inclusion At Travis Credit Union
Along with hosting its first Financial Inclusion Forums — intended to be an annual event — the California credit union is making efforts to provide ...
What’s In A Name: Head Of Financial Wellbeing And Brand Communications
Grant Gallagher leads from the intersection of member education and public relations to build brand and impact at his New Jersey credit union.
5 Ways To Go Green
Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
Strategies To Encourage Military Members To Manage Money And Build Wealth
This Military Saves Month, check out how efforts within credit union land have earned three cooperatives the Designation of Savings Excellence.
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A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
What Credit Unions Can Do NOW To Launch And Expand Student Lending Programs
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
Andrew Lepczyk
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.