Community Service

Serving Low-Income Populations Requires Innovation

‘We must be creative at applying the tools we have as effectively as possible.’

June 17, 2013
Low-income consumers need relief from payday lenders, more public and private investment, and greater access to mainstream financial products and services. Read More

Why Financial Empowerment Matters

Consumer financial education amplifies the impact of other social programs.

June 14, 2013
Combining workforce development with financial counseling can prevent people from needing additional government help. Read More

How to Build Community Partners

‘The only ones that work are those where everybody gets value.’

June 14, 2013
Cooperation was a central theme of the Federation’s 2013 Annual Conference in Baltimore. Read More

Prepare for the ‘Tidal Shift’ Shaping Financial Services

Highlights from CFSI’s Underbanked Financial Services Forum.

June 13, 2013
Mobile services, hybrid cards help lenders serve underbanked consumers. Read More

Reach the Underserved

Tips for CUs from a public policy innovator.

June 13, 2013
The quality of your offerings is irrelevant if you don’t get them in front of those who need them. Read More

Photos From Miracle Jeans Day

June 10, 2013
The CU movement raised more than $300,000 last year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during Miracle Jeans Day. Read More
Special Report

Scenes from the Federation's 2013 Annual Conference

Financial inclusion for new immigrants tops the agenda.

June 07, 2013
Speakers urge CUs not to wait for federal immigration reform to reach out to the immigrant community. Read More

Helping Kids: It’s in the ‘Jeans’

CUs continue to be the largest corporate sponsor of Miracle Jeans Day.

June 01, 2013
CUs for Kids event draws nearly 600 CU participants from 47 states, plus CUNA, leagues, and business partners. Read More

The Message Is Simple: ‘Don’t Tax My CU’

Nationwide webinar rallies CUs for grassroots tax battle.

May 23, 2013
CUs must engage their 96 million members in fight to support CU tax status. Read More

Warren Morrow Named 2013 CU Hero of the Year

Coopera founder believed deeply in helping underserved Hispanics receive dignified financial services.

May 21, 2013
‘Warren had a powerful vision that outreach to the underserved Hispanic community should not be philanthropy.’ Read More
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