Credit Unions: Advancing Communities, One Person at a Time

The Advancing Community campaign is an initiative designed to show the unique ways credit unions make an impact in their communities and across the nation. The campaign consists of short videos, capturing stories from credit union members and employees. These stories demonstrate the real-world experience of the credit union difference, and the countless ways everyday people have been served by their credit union. The Advancing Community campaign also places a special emphasis on rural communities, underserved communities, and small businesses. These communities are often left vulnerable to high-interest predatory lenders or banks that won’t serve them. Credit unions are stepping up to ensure everyone has access to critical financial services and that our Main Street businesses can survive during this turbulent time.

As a Young Professional, can you help? I’m glad you asked. When you interact with members who have a story, ask them if they would be willing to make a video to help share it. You can also make a video of how you, as a credit union employee, have impacted members’ lives. Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to upload a video to the website. The more stories we collect, the more impact we will have with our elected officials.  

For questions, feel free to reach out to Political & Grassroots Director April Krause at akrause@cornerstoneleague.coop.