Co-op Month 2020: Credit unions are co-ops too

October is Co-op Month. Did you know that credit unions are cooperatives like Basin Electric?

http://www.cuad.coop/memos/2349/who-s-ready-for-icu-day.aspx

Today, credit unions are celebrating International Credit Union Day. We grabbed a few of the social media posts credit unions are putting out there to spread the word about the impact credit union have in their communities.

Plus, take a look at how credit unions interpret the Seven Cooperative Principles.

Thanks to Dakota Credit Union Association for helping us connect with credit unions in North Dakota and South Dakota!

We continue to celebrate International Credit Union Day with 5 Reason Credit Unions are DIFFERENT. Did you know, everything we do starts and ends with our members? #ICUDay #CUDifference pic.twitter.com/3uugGT7zUS

— Sioux Empire FCU (@SiouxEmpireFCU) October 13, 2020

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Myth #3: Credit unions don't have enough locations.⠀ Fact: FCCU has 28 branch locations across 23 cities in North Dakota and Minnesota. We are 45,000 members strong and we'd love for you to join us.

A post shared by First Community Credit Union (@myfccu) on Oct 15, 2020 at 12:51pm PDT

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Happy International Credit Union Day!⁠ ⁠ We want to thank you so much for choosing Sioux Falls Fed. Being a Credit Union Member means that you are getting better service and better rates, all while helping our community!⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned! We might have some prizes to give away … 🎉😊⁠ ⁠ #ICUDay2020 #CreditUnionDay #SiouxFallsFedDifference

A post shared by Sioux Falls FCU (@siouxfallsfcu) on Oct 15, 2020 at 6:13am PDT

Happy International Credit Union Day! Minnco joins credit unions around the world today as we celebrate and raise awareness about credit unions! How can you celebrate today? Tell a friend about Minnco! #ICUDay #CUDifferencehttps://t.co/wAorsfeVYa

— Minnco Credit Union (@MinncoCU) October 15, 2020

It’s International Credit Union Day! We’re grateful to be a part of a global network of not-for-profit financial cooperatives committed to the philosophy of People Helping People. Learn more about the #CUDifference in our full infographic: https://t.co/GMjqV3yQkk #ICUDay pic.twitter.com/yj94hCZ81K

— Denver Community CU (@DenverCommunity) October 15, 2020

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Credit unions stayed true to their cooperative principles and stepped up during this time of economic uncertainty. We joined in the fight against hunger and together collected $123,058 for the Food Bank of the Rockies. Without you we could not have done this. Thank you! #ICUDay

A post shared by Laramie Plains FCU (@laramieplainsfcu) on Oct 15, 2020 at 11:56am PDT