Extra thankful for our credit union movement
Not entirely sure how we got to the end of November already, but it has us feeling a certain type of way over here at the Foundation. As we reflect on 2019, we are filled [...]
National Credit Union Foundation (The Foundation) News Archives
3 steps your credit union can take to advance financial well-being for people with disabilities
The credit union system has been talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion as a shared credit union principle. For example, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is looking to work with the International Co-operative Alliance [...]
“Future Ready” to help credit unions: Jack Henry & Associates
We had the opportunity to attend the 2019 Symitar® Educational Conference (SEC) & TechConnect on September 16-19th in San Diego, California. This was the first time the Foundation has been invited to attend this event [...]
Fiscally fit kids
Since its founding over 80 years ago, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has become one of the largest credit unions in the nation, now serving a diverse community of more than three million people. “[...]
Seeing your financial future – literally
Your future self is a complete stranger to you. Crazy, right? Research from UCLA examined the emotional disconnect between who we are now and who we will be in 20-40 years. “When people think of [...]
First ever DE Impact Report released!
We’re excited to share the first-ever Impact Report for the National Credit Union Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program. The DE Program is the signature program of the Foundation and is a [...]
Disaster relief – The credit union way
On July 9, 2019, the five-county area surrounding Kearney, Nebraska experienced unprecedented flooding. The flooding affected several Trius Federal Credit Union members, employees and even one of their branches. Being proactive, Trius immediately went to [...]
Why you need to save the date for CU FinHealth20!
We are thrilled the announce the date and location of next year’s Credit Union FinHealth20 Conference! Mark your calendars for April 27th for the 5th annual conference in San Antonio, Texas! This is a [...]
Empowering the next generation to care about their financial futures
One of the things that credit unions do best is proving financial education to their members and community through initiatives and programs. It’s in the DNA of credit unions – literally, in the Operating Principles – [...]
CUAid: The credit union difference exemplified
As you may have seen, last month was the beginning of hurricane season and with that, the Foundation focused on memorable moments in CUAid history. What is CUAid? CUAid is a national online disaster relief [...]
Treasuring an inspiration
In life, our paths sometimes cross for the briefest flicker of time with another and we are forever changed. I feel that way about Mr. Clarence Hall. Mr. Hall received the Foundation’s Herb Wegner [...]
Making an impact through the 2019 DE Day of Service
Last week, Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) from around the globe came together to make an incredible impact in their communities in celebration of the 4th annual DE Day of Service. What is the DE [...]
A walk through CUAid history: 2005 Hurricane Katrina
June marks the beginning of hurricane season and at the Foundation, we are trying to raise awareness for disaster preparedness all month. While it’s something that you hope never happens to you, it’s [...]
Hurricane season has started – let’s be prepared
Happy June everyone! This marks not only being half-way through the year (how did that happen?!) but also the start of something very important – hurricane season. Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 [...]
#CUFinHealth Month – Why credit unions should care
As you may have seen, the Foundation went a bit rogue in the month of April and “credit union’ized” Financial Capability Month. Why in the world did we do that you might ask? At [...]