The Spirit of Our Movement
The credit union industry has a long history of making a positive impact by serving the underserved. In fact, the first credit union in the United States (St. Mary’s Credit Union) was formed to help immigrant factory workers struggling to meet basic needs. Serving the underserved is in the DNA of credit unions. We are for people not for profits.
The Illinois Credit Union League partners with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Northeast Illinois. The service, provided at no cost to participants, is a collaboration with IHCC and the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program.
Small businesses empower communities by creating jobs for local residence, promoting economic self-sufficiency, and reducing poverty.
Six credit unions collaborate to provide these services:
Credit unions have great stories of how they are helping members everyday. Watch now:
Continue the work of serving the underserved, which began in the humble beginnings of our industry, consider the following ideas:
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