October 17, 2024—Today more than 82,000 credit unions worldwide will be recognized with a special advocacy day – the 76th annual International Credit Union Day. The day is organized by the World Council of Credit Unions and the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, and this year’s theme is “One World Through Cooperative Finance.” Celebrations at credit union offices and branches in 98 countries will share the history and vibrant future of a credit union movement dedicated to bringing people together and to a financial model that puts people before profit. Credit unions’ promotion of full financial inclusion and empowerment to strengthen communities is a powerful message in a divided world.
As we in the credit union community know deeply, our organizations are not only structurally different than banks, they are also philosophically different. The shared values and principles that drive us are reflected in affordable financial services and competitive loan rates in member-first service models and community investment, in market-forward and accessible banking technology. The common bonds that unite us in expanded fields of membership are as strong as ever. At their root, credit unions remain true to a principle of social capital, to making exceptional financial services available to unbanked and underserved populations.
This October, EasCorp and our dedicated technology CUSO, Vertifi Software, honor the demonstrated leadership and the many accomplishments of our member and client credit unions throughout the United States. We are proud to serve you and by extension your communities, now and for years to come.