community development credit unions

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  Pelican State CU Feted for Community Development Staff Certifications (Video)

  By Marc Rapport  |  April 9, 2013

  The Louisiana credit union embarked on the effort to help members deal with the impact of declining credit scores.

• Credit Unions Now Getting the Hang of CDFI Grant Requests

  By David Morrison  |  February 6, 2013

  As some credit unions around the country gear up to apply for grant money from the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, there are indications that credit unions are gradually becoming more sophisticated about navigating the grant writing process.

• Hope Credit Union Rolls Out Banking App Aimed at Underbanked

  By David Morrison  |  January 24, 2013

  Mississippi institution says remote deposit checking feature particularly important in areas with sparse brick and mortar options.

• CU Strategic Planning Temporarily Shutting Doors to New Clients

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  January 4, 2013

  Demand for help in seeking Community Development Financial Institutions Fund grants prompts move.

• Bridgeway FCU Recognized as CDFI

  By David Morrison  |  January 2, 2013

  Poughkeepsie, N.Y., credit union earns designation that will help its serve the underserved.

• NCUA Liquidates Former Feminist Southwest FCU

  By Heather Anderson  |  November 1, 2012

  Dallas credit union had $2 million in assets, 743 members.

• Variety of Factors Led to Michigan CDCU Merger

  By David Morrison  |  September 17, 2012

  Financial services experience, location among reasons cited as Inspire Community Development Credit Union gives up the fight in Battle Creek.

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  New CEO Named at National Federation

  By David Morrison  |  August 13, 2012

  The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions has named one of its former executives, Cathie Mahon, as its new CEO.

• ASI Says Some CDFI Money Going to Fight ‘Food Deserts’

  By David Morrison  |  August 13, 2012

  New Orleans credit union plans to use $2 million of grant for low-interest loans to existing grocers to help improve fresh produce inventory.

• CUNA Mutual Deposits $1.25 Million in California CDCUs

  By David Morrison  |  July 9, 2012

  Insurer places $1.25 million in interest-free deposits with three credit unions serving underserved areas.