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.
Patelco Boosts Member Service And Cash Availability With A Homegrown Check Hold System
March 20, 2017
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The California credit union offers $5,000 to $50,000 of immediate cash availability based on the depth of member engagement with their credit union.
Financial Wellness Pitfalls And Possibilities
March 16, 2017
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An Urban Institute presentation offers plenty for credit unions to move on.
A Turnaround, Grant Funding In 2016, And One Millennials Disposition
March 13, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2016
March 13, 2017
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Low-income credit unions from 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands received grant awards last year. How much did they receive? And where did the money go?
What Do I Want From A Banking Experience?
March 13, 2017
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Revisiting the topics of The Millennial Disposition through the eyes of Syed, a 20-year-old student at the University of South Carolina.
How To Close The IT Skills Gap
March 11, 2017
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Redefining value and the future of fintech at SXSW.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement
March 8, 2017
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Some mergers now appear to be little more than bank-like takeovers, without the transparency.
Recent Events Impacting The Regulatory Landscape
March 6, 2017
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While the new administration and Congress could change the CFPB, the bureau’s rules remain in effect and should be the subject of careful compliance.
GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth
March 2, 2017
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Talk about action on technology, analytics, touchpoints, and the personal touch highlight the credit union industry’s largest gathering.
Federation Report Says CDFI Credit Unions Outperform
February 27, 2017
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CDFI Roundtable at GAC focuses on performance, grant opportunities, and meeting the credit union mission.
Patelco Boosts Member Service And Cash Availability With A Homegrown Check Hold System
The California credit union offers $5,000 to $50,000 of immediate cash availability based on the depth of member engagement with their credit union.
Financial Wellness Pitfalls And Possibilities
An Urban Institute presentation offers plenty for credit unions to move on.
A Turnaround, Grant Funding In 2016, And One Millennials Disposition
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2016
Low-income credit unions from 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands received grant awards last year. How much did they ...
What Do I Want From A Banking Experience?
Revisiting the topics of The Millennial Disposition through the eyes of Syed, a 20-year-old student at the University of South Carolina.
How To Close The IT Skills Gap
Redefining value and the future of fintech at SXSW.
Recent Events Impacting The Regulatory Landscape
While the new administration and Congress could change the CFPB, the bureau’s rules remain in effect and should be the subject of careful compliance.
GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth
Talk about action on technology, analytics, touchpoints, and the personal touch highlight the credit union industry’s largest gathering.
Federation Report Says CDFI Credit Unions Outperform
CDFI Roundtable at GAC focuses on performance, grant opportunities, and meeting the credit union mission.
Browse Topics
Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
Alexandra Gekas
The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Savana Morie
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
Credit Union “Sales” Use Secrecy To Undermine The Movement