Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union (County Federal) is proud to announce that it has received its certification as a Community Development Financial Institution from the US treasury department's CDFI fund. This certification recognizes the credit union's commitment to providing financial services to underserved communities. County Federal is excited to continue to serve its members and the community with this additional distinction.
"We are excited and proud to earn CDFI certification. CDFI-certified organizations put the community first and value local economic growth,” said Rebecca Reynolds Lytle, President and CEO of County Federal, “this CDFI certification will allow us access to new funding opportunities which will help County Federal further its mission of Bettering Lives; Enriching Communities. The credit union is committed to providing more affordable loans and financial services to our community. With access to the CDFI Fund’s grant program, we will have greater opportunity to serve and support members in underserved areas in both Santa Clara and San Benito counties.”
Certified CDFIs are part of a national network promoting economic growth in America's underserved communities by financing businesses, creating jobs, and rebuilding neighborhoods.