A World of Difference: Celebrating Our Extraordinary Credit Unions

On this 71st International Credit Union Day, please join me in thanking the very special group of professionals who bring to life the profound difference credit unions and other financial cooperatives are making in the lives of people and communities each and every day.

No other financial services sector bands together with all the passion and resources dedicated to lifting societies as do our credit unions. Families and communities around the world benefit from their shared commitment to removing barriers to economic growth and prosperity through a unified focus on critical development issues. These include credit, diversity and equity, inclusion, education, employment, environment, health, housing, hunger, savings, technology and transportation.

Credit unions are an essential resource enabling more people, in more ways, to make financial decisions that work for them. They embody the values of local service and global reach and are an undeniable means for helping our world flourish.

Visit the World Council of Credit Unions for a compelling look at the difference Credit Unions are  making in the U.S. and across the globe.