The Credit Union Association of the Dakotas in Bismarck, N.D.,has launched a new website, cusocialgood.com, which isexclusively dedicated to posting news about the good things creditunions do for people and their communities every day.

During its awareness campaign last year, CUAD said many people outside of the credit union world areuninformed about the credit union difference and unaware of thecredit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”

CU Social Good, with the help of credit unions around thecountry, is aspiring to change that.

“Credit unions give back to their local communities in anamazing variety of creative and generous ways. Credit unionemployees and members are also well known for their volunteer workand charitable fundraising events,” CUAD said in a preparedstatement.

“At CU Social Good, you will find these 'good news' stories ofcredit unions and credit union people being involved in theircommunities – helping charities, promoting financial literacy,providing scholarships, volunteering their time, and supportingpeople and planet over profit,” the association said.

What's more, CUAD is encouraging credit unions from around thecountry to contribute their stories.

“What is your credit union doing to help people in yourcommunity?” CUAD said. “We are asking for your input,contributions, and support to make this the one site thataggregates and creates a forum for all of the great things creditunions do each and every day.”

To submit your credit union's story, email to [email protected]or follow the link on the website home page.

This month CU Social Good began a weekly e-newsletter that willhighlight five top stories of the week.