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Golden 1 Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
October 17, 2024, Sacramento, CA
Statewide events and fundraising efforts commemorate global credit union movement
Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) joined credit unions in California and around the world on Oct. 17 to celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 76th anniversary of this annual event, celebrating financial inclusion and well-being for people around the world.
Credit unions around the world celebrated in ways that strengthen ties with their local communities. In partnership with the California Credit Union League, Golden 1 hosted an event at its Sacramento headquarters with state and federal officials and other community and credit union partners in attendance. The celebration was part of a statewide series of events designed to showcase the unity and collaboration of the credit union movement.
“Today is a celebration of the meaningful impact credit unions have made and continue to make in society,” said Donna Bland, president and CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union. “It is also an opportunity to reflect on the lives and communities that have been uplifted by our movement. Many people would not have been able to become homeowners, or start new businesses, support their families, or further their education without the help of their local credit union.”
Seven other credit unions coordinated similar events throughout California, including Redwood Credit Union in the North Bay, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in Tustin, Pacific Service Credit Union in Concord, Mosce Federal Credit Union in Modesto, Wescom Credit Union in Pasadena, Kinecta Credit Union in Manhattan Beach, and North Island Credit Union in San Diego. Approximately 80-100 people attended each of these events to support the global credit union movement.
International Credit Union Day is organized by World Council of Credit Unions, the global trade association and development platform for credit unions and other financial cooperatives, as well as numerous national credit union trade associations and federations around the world, with the objective 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. Since its inception in 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated through outreach, volunteering, fundraising and other activities.
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With more than $19 billion in assets, Golden 1 Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, providing easy access to the financial solutions, resources, and support their members and communities need to improve their well-being. Golden 1 is committed to creating a more equitable and financially inclusive California and proudly serves all those who live or work there. Golden 1 is more than 1.1 million members strong and has over 2,000 employees. Visit golden1.com for more information.
