2025 Marks our 90th Anniversary!
We’re thrilled to mark a historic milestone—2025 is our 90th Anniversary!
Since 1935, Members Credit Union has been more than a financial institution; we've been a community where dreams prosper. For nine decades, our members, dedicated staff, and visionary leadership have shaped a credit union that educates, encourages, and empowers individuals on their financial journeys. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain committed to building brighter financial futures and creating even more opportunities for our members and community.
A Message from Our Leadership
What an exciting time for Members CU as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary! We have so much to be proud of and so much to celebrate.
Our story began nearly a century ago when a group of nine teachers at Greenwich High School joined together to form Greenwich CT Teachers Federal Credit Union (GCTFCU) because they couldn’t receive the services they needed from traditional banks. The average high school teacher salary in CT was $2,007. Small loans for purposes like purchasing a GE Monitor Top refrigerator, the most popular model in 1935 costing $300, were simply unavailable. The credit union movement was sweeping across the country, and our nine founders were among the early pioneers.
Across the nation, people with a common bond – teachers, post office employees, churches, factory workers - were coming together to start credit unions. By pooling their money, they could save and lend to one another. They embraced guiding principles like “People Helping People” and "not for profit, not for charity, but for service." The Umbrella Man became a symbol of the growing Credit Union Movement, representing a vision of community and shared opportunity. Our founders believed in financial equality and the importance of financial education. Those same values continue to guide us today.
Now, 90 years later, as Members Credit Union, we are proud of how far we’ve come. From our humble beginnings, we’ve grown to a full-service credit union serving 4,000 members, with $44,500,000 in assets, and our very own home. We offer services to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Fairfield County, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, wealth, or lack of, or disability.
We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity for financial well-being and offer a wide range of products, services, financial education, and counseling to help our members achieve their goals.
We deeply appreciate you, our members. We are here for you - and because of you.
Stay tuned for fun and exciting events as we celebrate our 90th anniversary throughout 2025! Here’s to the next 90 years!
Members Credit Union 90th Anniversary Celebration!
Join Members Credit Union on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for our 90th Anniversary Celebration, Annual Meeting, and Hispanic Heritage Month event at our office in Stamford, CT! This milestone celebration is all about our valued members and the community we serve.
Event Schedule:
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Annual Meeting (members and credit union guests)
12:30 – 4:00 PM | Community Celebration (open to the public)
Experience highlights from 2024, inspiring member stories, remarks from our CEO, President, and Board Members, delicious Hispanic hors d’oeuvres, the unveiling of our community mural, and more exciting surprises. Then join us in our parking lot for family-friendly activities, live performances by local artists, traditional cuisine, community resources, and more.
Share Your Story and Celebrate With Us!
Tell us how Members Credit Union has helped your dreams prosper and be part of our 90th Anniversary celebration in Stamford, CT. Explore our 90th Anniversary Photo Gallery and RSVP today to secure your spot at this exciting credit union event!
