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.

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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.

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California Coast And The Living Wage

How the San Diego credit union is implementing a new compensation system and considering the living wage measure.
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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.
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Fired Up About Philanthropy

How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Helping St. Louis Help Itself

1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
Industry Insights

Bank Buying, Sustainable Living, HMDA Data

Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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If You Build It They Will Come

Northwest Community Credit Union is moving its headquarters to downtown Eugene, OR, in the hopes it will help revitalize an under-utilized area.
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Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment

Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
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