Community impact is at the heart of the credit union mission. Every day, California and Nevada credit unions invest in their communities through purposeful projects and collaborative efforts that help individuals and families thrive. By supporting local causes, expanding access to financial education, and strengthening community connections, credit unions demonstrate a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference.
4,404,372 California credit union members benefit from social impact initiatives
Offer service to non-SSN individuals (ITIN, Matricular Consular, and other)
Provide first-time homebuyer programs
Offer special emergency lending programs
Additional member benefits include “second chance” checking accounts; auto lending; green/energy efficient lending programs; commercial loans in underserved areas; payday lending alternatives; free credit scoring; and no overdraft fees.
2024 data represents members of California’s Credit Unions
Additional community benefits include Bite Of Reality financial workshop events; self-paced online financial education; and budgeting/debt reduction programs.
Additional community benefits include Bite Of Reality financial workshop events; self-paced online financial education; and budgeting/debt reduction programs.
Are Low Income Credit Union (LICU) financial institutions
Are Minority Depository Institutions (MDI)
Serve communities through a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) designation
Offer Bank On certified accounts
Serve Hispanic individuals/households through a Juntos Avanzamos designation
2025 data represents members of California’s Credit Unions
Increase the availability of safe, low-cost financial services for underbanked consumers via Bank On-certified accounts.
Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) is an outreach program that brings together CUs committed to meeting the needs of Hispanic consumers.
Are Low Income Credit Union (LICU) financial institutions
Are Minority Depository Institutions (MDI)
Serve communities through a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) designation
Offer Bank On certified accounts
Serve Hispanic individuals/households through a Juntos Avanzamos designation
2025 data represents members of California’s Credit Unions
