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A Safe Place For Members With Dementia

A new designation is helping Landings Credit Union better serve a population projected to grow in coming years.
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3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions

Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
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What’s In A Name: Director Of Community Homeownership Development

WSECU creates a new role to take a holistic approach toward housing affordability in Seattle.
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Give First-Time Auto Buyers Some Credit

A new program from American 1 Credit Union doesn’t let the lack of a credit score become an unsurmountable speed bump.
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3 Ways To Better Serve Hispanic Members

An inside look at how Unitus Community has built a holistic approach to service.
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United Bay Is Broadening Its Reach By Rebuilding Banking Deserts

The Michigan-based credit union is expanding across the state with some unintended help from for-profit banks.
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3 Tactics To Drive Economic Empowerment

How a trio of California credit unions are helping communities and members take better control of their financial resources.
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3 Ways To Reach Unbanked And Underbanked Households

Bank On certified accounts fulfill the credit union mission while fortifying community partnerships.
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Gesa Gives Students Meaningful Work Opportunities. Other Credit Unions Can, Too.

An internship program launched more than 20 years ago provides financial education and career enhancement for Washington state high school students.
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Micro Grants. Major Support.

A microgrant program from Verity Credit Union lifts up local nonprofits and other organizations.
Map of the United States showing the number of CDFI‑designated credit unions in each state.

CDFIs By The Numbers

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.

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