by Devon Wilson | Feb 6, 2023 | Community Outreach for CUs
As people become increasingly aware of the importance of financial literacy, credit unions have stepped up to the plate with community outreach efforts. Credit unions are unique because they are not-for-profit organizations. This allows them to focus on...
by Devon Wilson | Oct 17, 2022 | Community Outreach for CUs
Inflation rates, gas prices, homes – everything is going up. And that puts more stress on your credit union members. It’s especially difficult for your members that fall near or below the poverty line. And while no amount of financial education can fix...
by Devon Wilson | Jun 13, 2022 | Community Outreach for CUs
Our sister site, IMS, recently featured a blog article discussing ways you can foster financial inclusion within your credit union. Financial inclusion is part of a larger conversation taking place right now about how individuals and businesses are creating...
by Devon Wilson | Apr 26, 2021 | Community Outreach for CUs
2021’s National Small Business Week is coming up. From May 3 to May 9, communities come together to highlight the importance of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the US. And this is also a great time for your credit union to perform some targeted...
by Devon Wilson | Jul 28, 2020 | Community Outreach for CUs
Community outreach is never more important than when disaster strikes. As COVID-19 spreads through neighborhoods across the globe, people are looking closely at how area companies, both large and small, are helping during the pandemic. 82% of US consumers (86%...
by Devon Wilson | Apr 30, 2020 | Community Outreach for CUs, Credit Union Solutions
To protect the health of credit union members and workers, lobby areas and branches are now closed due to COVID-19. This means more of your members are relying on mobile and digital services for their banking needs. These services allow credit unions to remain...