International Day of Cooperatives provides a double-dose of early July celebrations

Following a year like no other in recent memory, America deserves a Fourth of July filled with jubilation for the ideals and vision this country represents.

The day prior, however, offers cooperatives worldwide, credit union service organizations (CUSOs), and the credit union industry an additional day to celebrate.

It is in the spirit of partnership and the lifting up of our collective communities that we look forward to the International Cooperative Alliance’s (ICA) International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) Saturday, July 3rd. This year’s theme is “Rebuild Better Together,” chosen by the Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives (COPAC).

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