Oct. 15 Is International Credit Union Day 2020!
Brings Global Recognition to Financial First Responders!
Drive-Thru and Celebrate With Us!

On Oct. 15 credit unions worldwide will be celebrating the 72nd International Credit Union Day (ICU Day) with the theme of “Inspiring Hope for a Global Community”. Celebrated for the first time in 1948, this annual event raises global awareness for the credit union movement through outreach, volunteering, fundraising and other ICU Day-themed activities. Credit unions bring financial inclusion and a promising future to people all over the world, and ICU Day is a chance to spotlight and celebrate these achievements.

By sticking to their ‘people-helping-people’ roots, credit unions worldwide have been a source of hope for their members and community throughout the pandemic. International Credit Union Day gives credit unions a chance to come closer together with other credit unions and their members while bringing global recognition to credit unions for their contributions as financial first responders during the pandemic.

There are many untold stories about credit unions doing the right thing during these trying times. Some are providing assistance directly related to financial services, demonstrating ingenuity to evolve products and services that meet unique member needs during this crisis. Other examples go way beyond business as usual and reveal the deep-rooted commitment that credit unions have to the well-being of their communities.

Examples from around the world of credit union assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic:

• Flexible HELOC loans
• Higher ATM withdrawal and mobile check deposit limits
• Low-Interest and Zero-interest loans for those impacted by COVID-19
• Deferred Loan payments
• COVID-19 safety-related communications
• Food drives to stock local food pantries
• Hosting a virtual prom

It’s easy to see why this year’s selected ICU Day theme is ‘Inspiring hope for a global community.’ These uplifting stories deserve to be shared to remind people that credit unions are there for them during and after the pandemic — to inspire hope.

WKFCU is proud to be a Financial First Responder in service of our hero members as they serve our community during this time and in the future.. This year WKFCU will Party in the Drive-Thru. Come to the drive-thru at either branch for a “Thank You” for your loyalty and support of your credit union.

(Partially reprinted from CUNA.org and cuinsight.com/icu-day-2020)