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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
What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
How To Measure Mission
A dashboard at Marine Credit Union helps the Wisconsin cooperative focus on member and community impact.
To Hell With Harvey: How TDECU Responded When A Hurricane Hit Home
November 4, 2019
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After the Category 4 Hurricane Harvey decimated parts of southeastern Texas, TDECU vowed to keep 100% of its members in their homes.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
November 4, 2019
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
November 4, 2019
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
California Coast And The Living Wage
November 4, 2019
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How the San Diego credit union is implementing a new compensation system and considering the living wage measure.
Credit Unions Pay It Forward In More Ways Than One
November 4, 2019
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Learn how four credit unions are making a major impact on their communities, from small everyday acts throughout the year to large-scale volunteer events.
Fired Up About Philanthropy
November 4, 2019
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How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
A Credit Union Home For Habitat Homebuilding
November 4, 2019
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A South Carolina credit union expands its relationship with Habitat for Humanity and plants a stake in community service.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
October 25, 2019
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Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
Bye Bye Banking Desert
October 25, 2019
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Market conditions in Montana left a small community on the verge of being bankless. That’s when Vocal Credit Union spoke up.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
October 21, 2019
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1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
To Hell With Harvey: How TDECU Responded When A Hurricane Hit Home
After the Category 4 Hurricane Harvey decimated parts of southeastern Texas, TDECU vowed to keep 100% of its members in their homes.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
California Coast And The Living Wage
How the San Diego credit union is implementing a new compensation system and considering the living wage measure.
Credit Unions Pay It Forward In More Ways Than One
Learn how four credit unions are making a major impact on their communities, from small everyday acts throughout the year to large-scale volunteer events.
Fired Up About Philanthropy
How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
A Credit Union Home For Habitat Homebuilding
A South Carolina credit union expands its relationship with Habitat for Humanity and plants a stake in community service.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
Bye Bye Banking Desert
Market conditions in Montana left a small community on the verge of being bankless. That’s when Vocal Credit Union spoke up.
Helping St. Louis Help Itself
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Browse Topics
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
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.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.