Cornerstone Members Share Stories of Support for DTMCU

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Cornerstone League members are engaging with America’s Credit Unions’ “Don't Tax My Credit Union” initiative by highlighting their community-focused work. These stories demonstrate the tangible benefits of preserving the credit union tax status.

UP Federal Credit Union

UP Federal Credit Union, a CDFI-certified institution, leveraged grants to expand digital services in underserved neighborhoods, preventing a banking desert for low-income members. Read more. 

Texas Trust Credit Union

Similarly, Texas Trust Credit Union mobilized over 300 employees to volunteer at Mission Arlington, donating $10,000 to support food pantries and clothing closets. These efforts underscore how tax-exempt status enables credit unions to reinvest in communities rather than shareholders. Read more.

Credit Union of Texas

Credit Union of Texas partnered with Spiral to integrate charitable giving into everyday banking, allowing members to round up purchases for community causes. Read more.

Share Your Story

Cornerstone League members are encouraged to share their success stories to strengthen advocacy efforts. Submit your credit union’s impact narratives to Cornerstone Media and America’s Credit Unions to show how tax exemption fuels local growth. Together, our voices can shape policy and protect the cooperative model. 

Use Data to Tell Your Story 

The America’s Credit Unions dashboard can provide the analytics you need to strengthen your talking points as you tell lawmakers, “Don’t tax my credit union.”