The credit union and bank parties in the American Bankers Association vs. NCUA lawsuit challenging the approval of a community charter for Members 1st Federal Credit Union and subsequent others is finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

Along with the turkey and all the trimmings, this is the time of year to give thanks. For credit unions, there are many things to be thankful.

For victims of the devastating October wildfires, the online donations being generated across the U.S. by the National Credit Union Foundation under its new CUAid program are a godsend even if some of the grants appear small to homeowners, CU officials said here last week.