Upcoming CW Events
International Credit Union Day - Thursday, October 17, 2024
Join us in celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day! ICU Day exists to raise awareness and celebrate what makes credit unions unique: a mission to bring financial inclusion and well-being to people all over the world. ICU Day is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, reflect on our history and recognize the hard work of dedicated staff members.
CW in the News
June 19, 2024:
12 Best Credit Unions Anyone Can Join
- Danielle Letenyei, Finance Buzz
“Indiana-based CommunityWide Federal Credit Union serves the employees and members of many organizations. CommunityWide Federal Credit Union offers both checking and savings accounts that earn interest. A unique feature of the CW Checking account is that it comes with ID Protect, a free tool to help protect you from identity theft. If you have a CW Checking account, you may qualify for the credit union’s SOS overdraft protection."
January 5, 2021:
CommunityWide Federal Credit Union Review
- Ben Gran & Daphne Foreman, Forbes Advisor
“[CW] is not just a place to deposit your money. They have a strong focus on providing financial tools and advice to help you become better informed about financial wellness and to reach your financial goals. It’s a community-oriented credit union with robust tools to protect people from identity theft and overdraft fees. It also maintains partnerships to provide a full range of financial services and financial wellness counseling."
April 13, 2020:
No Time Like a COVID-Related Downturn During National Financial Literacy Month to Boost Your Financial Education Efforts
- Bolun Li, Founder & CEO, Zogo Finance
"In late October 2019, $474 million, 52,000-member CommunityWide Federal Credit Union piloted Zogo’s award-winning financial literacy app to provide an engaging educational experience to its community. It has helped the South Bend, Indiana-based CU’s users (both members and non-members) understand such important financial topics as taxes, investing, and 401(k)s."
Recent CW Events
CW Annual Meeting
CW staff, board members, and member owners recently met in April 2024 to discuss the state of the credit union and what efforts have been made over the past year. Board members discussed the voting of the board and their efforts for governance of the credit union and what direction the credit union will be headed in for the next year. All CW members are owners and are encouraged to come and attend our annual meeting each year.