Community Development Credit Unions

Alternatives Federal Credit Union
Ithaca, NY
(607) 273-4666

Alternatives works to make low-income communities more self-reliant. They base their philosophy on the premise that communities need a supportive financial network to keep their income within their community. Alternatives is dedicated to providing low-cost services to three main groups: (1) low income families, (2) small business owners, and (3) non-profit organizations.


Self-Help Credit Union
Durham, NC
(800) 476-7428

Since 1980, Self-Help Credit Union has financed $240 million worth of loans to assist low-income families (particularly minorities, women, and rural residents) to own homes, build businesses, and strengthen community resources. Self-Help's mission stresses that ownership is the key to economic mobility and security.


To find a Community Development Credit Union (CDCU) near you contact:
The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (212) 809-1850

To find other credit unions (both CDCU's and non-CDCU's) contact:
National Credit Union Administration (703) 518-6300
Credit Union National Association (800) 358-5710

In Canada:
search for the nearest credit union.

Citizens Bank of Canada .
Vancouver, BC
(888) 708-7800

Created by Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (VanCity), the largest credit union in Canada, Citizens Bank provides socially responsible telephone and internet banking.

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