Celebrating International Credit Union Day

Protect. Empower. Advance. Why Your Voice Matters for Credit Unions

At U.S. Eagle, we believe in the power of people helping people. That’s not just a philosophy—it’s the foundation of everything we do. But the ability to serve our members with lower rates, fewer fees, and community-focused financial services depends on something essential: our credit union tax status.

This unique designation, granted by Congress, supports a system built on cooperation rather than profit. It allows credit unions like ours to focus on improving the financial well-being of everyday people—including working families and underserved communities—rather than maximizing shareholder returns.

Protect What Makes Credit Unions Different

Our tax status is what enables us to reinvest in our members and our communities. It’s what makes us different from big banks. And it’s why we can offer personalized service, affordable loans, and financial education programs that help you thrive.

Empower Your Financial Future

When you're a member of U.S. Eagle, you're more than just a member—you're an owner. That means you have a voice in how your credit union operates and where it focuses its energy. Your ownership helps guide our mission to serve people over profits and ensures we stay rooted in the values of cooperation and community.

Whether it’s financial literacy workshops, credit-building tools, or affordable loans, your credit union is here to empower your financial journey. And your voice helps us keep it that way.

Advance the Credit Union Movement

Advocacy is how we protect your rights and the future of credit unions. Every day, we work with lawmakers—on both sides of the aisle—to ensure legislation supports people, not profits.

But we can’t do it alone.

Your voice matters. When you speak up, lawmakers listen. When you reach out to your representatives, you help protect the credit union difference and ensure we can continue to serve you and your neighbors with integrity and care.

Why It Matters—And What You Can Do

Without advocacy, the benefits you enjoy as a credit union member could be diminished. That means higher costs, fewer services, and less support for the communities we serve.

We’ll occasionally ask for your help in contacting your representatives. These communication drives are simple, quick, and incredibly impactful. Nothing resonates more with lawmakers than hearing directly from constituents like you.

Together, we can protect what makes credit unions special.

Stay tuned for opportunities to raise your voice. Because when we protect, empower, and advance—we all thrive.

For more information on current advocacy initiatives, visit https://www.cuanm.com/advocacy.html