Impact Strategies From August 2022
A look back at recent stories of how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
A look back at recent stories of how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
A one-day-only promotion that mixes financial counseling with loan growth opportunities has been a roaring success since it was introduced two years ago.
A look back at stories from the last month showcasing how credit unions are making a difference in ways that go way beyond just banking.
Summer may only be at its midway point, but that’s not stopping credit unions from back-to-school planning. Many institutions all over the country kick off their back-to-school campaigns well ahead of the new academic year. Parents and students often need help to buy new backpacks, clothing, laptops and a host of other classroom supplies. Many
Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
New loan products from DCU and Service Credit Union could help provide a wider range of mobility options for disabled consumers.
Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent growth. According to the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, the number of credit inquiries have returned to 2019 levels. And thanks to additional post-CARES Act policies at federal

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A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.

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A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
In the age of smartphones and smartwatches, a strong physical branch network builds trust and credibility.

Inflation has cooled, but its aftereffects still shape how credit union members spend, save, borrow, and relate to their credit union.

Risk gets a rebrand — and a bigger mandate — at MSUFCU, where a Strategic Enablement department helps initiatives move forward while keeping the organization safe and sound.

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