Certification and Designations can be a gateway to serving targeted communities; financial assistance is often available to support credit unions in this important work. Discover insights on how to obtain these certifications and designations as well as a list of Illinois credit unions that are proudly hold this unique certifications and designations.
CDFI Certification is your gateway to the CDFI community, a network of mission-driven institutions that serve and empower economically distressed communities. This translates into real change for the communities and people who need it most.
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MDI's are owned and controlled by minority groups, and they provide financial services to people who may not have access to traditional banking institutions. MDIs offer a variety of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment products. They also offer financial education and counseling services to help their customers achieve their financial goals.
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Credit unions can qualify as a low-income designated credit union if a majority of its membership meets certain low-income thresholds based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Committed to serving and empowering Hispanic communities, Juntos Avanzamos credit unions are different! Hispanic and immigrant consumers are a large and vibrant part of the U.S. economy, but many avoid financial institutions because they’ve had bad experiences in the past.
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The CFE Fund’s national Bank On platform supports local coalition and financial institution efforts to connect consumers to safe, affordable bank accounts.
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| Chicago Municipal ECU |
| Community Plus FCU |
| CTA-74th Street Depot FCU |
| CTAFC FCU |
| Fellowship Baptist Church CU |
| IH Mississippi Valley CU |
| Israel Methcomm FCU |
| Maroon Financial CU |
| Members First Community CU |
| Park Manor Christian Church CU |
| Shiloh Englewood FCU |
| SIU CU |
| South Side Community FCU |
| St. Helena Parish CU |
| St. Mark CU |
| Unified Homeowners of Illinois FCU |
| United CU |
| 77th Street Depot FCU |
| Berean CU |
| Chicago Avenue Garage FCU |
| Chicago Municipal ECU |
| CTA-74th Street Depot FCU |
| CTAFC FCU |
| Fellowship Baptist Church CU |
| Gideon FCU |
| Imperial CU |
| Israel Methcomm FCU |
| Mt. Zion CU |
| MWPH Grand Lodge of IL FCU |
| Park Manor Christian Church CU |
| Pilgrim Baptist CU |
| Shiloh Englewood FCU |
| South Side Community FCU |
| St. Helena Parish CU |
| St. Mark CU |
| St. Martin De Porres Parish FCU |
| Trinity UCC FCU |
| Unified Homeowners of Illinois FCU |
| 1st MidAmerica CU |
| 77th Street Depot FCU |
| Altonized Community FCU |
| Ambraw FCU |
| Archer Heights CU |
| Area Educational CU |
| Berean CU |
| Central Illinois CU |
| Chicago Area Office FCU |
| Chicago Avenue Garage FCU |
| Chicago Municipal ECU |
| Community Plus FCU |
| CTA-74th Street Depot FCU |
| CTAFC FCU |
| Education Personnel FCU |
| ELCA FCU |
| encurage financial network |
| Fellowship Baptist Church CU |
| Fox Valley CU |
| Generations CU |
| Gideon FCU |
| Great Lakes CU |
| Harvard Community CU |
| IH Mississippi Valley CU |
| Imperial CU |
| Israel Methcomm FCU |
| Land of Lincoln CU |
| Loyola University EFCU |
| Maroon Financial CU |
| Members First Community CU |
| Midwest Members CU |
| Mt. Zion CU |
| MWPH Grand Lodge of IL FCU |
| New Century FCU |
| NICE FCU |
| Northern Illinois FCU |
| Park Manor Christian Church CU |
| Pilgrim Baptist CU |
| REVITY CU |
| Sherwin Williams ECU |
| Shiloh Englewood FCU |
| SIU CU |
| South Side Community FCU |
| St. Gregory Parish CU |
| St. Helena Parish CU |
| St. Mark CU |
| St. Martin De Porres Parish FCU |
| The Credit Union For All CU |
| Trinity UCC FCU |
| Unified Homeowners of Illinois FCU |
| United CU |
| University of Illinois Community CU |
| Vibrant CU |
| Fox Valley CU |
| Illiana Financial CU |
| United CU |
| Catholic & Community CU |
| Great Lakes CU |
| KCT CU |
| SIU CU |
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