‘Community, Service, and Savings’ initiative marks Federal Credit Union Act anniversary

Chairman Hood praises the Act’s “Democratization of Banking and Credit.”

To mark the 85th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act, the National Credit Union Administration has launched a digital outreach initiative, “85 Years of Community, Service, and Savings.”

NCUA Board Chairman Rodney E. Hood urged credit unions to make use of the agency’s digital resources.

“On this 85th anniversary of the signing of the Federal Credit Union Act, we should feel a great sense of accomplishment, but we should also accept the challenge to do more,” Hood said. “I encourage credit unions and their members to take advantage of the information resources NCUA has available. An educated credit union member is a more financially secure member.

“The Federal Credit Union Act led the way for a further democratization of banking and credit that contributed to the economic rebirth of the country following the Depression,” Hood said. “Through times of relative peace and times of conflict, through economic booms and busts, through societal and technological changes, credit unions have continued serving their members and communities. They have kept the promise of people helping people by fostering greater financial inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity for all Americans.”

For more information, visit the Federal Credit Union Act webpage.

Source: NCUA