Since their origins, credit unions have sought to make a difference in the lives of their members and the communities they serve. During today's sessions, we shared tools and lessons learned for how your credit union can grow into a financial services provider of choice and a community development organization.
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Webinar: Strategy Guide for Creating Social Impact
Review the webinar materials from Strategy Guide for Creating Social Impact, hosted on August 25, 2022.
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Mai Nguyen Director, The Design Lab; Professor, Urban Studies and Planning at University of California San Diego
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Emma Garcia AVP Community Relations & Engagement at Desert Financial Credit Union
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Julian Wyatt CDFI Manager at Urban Strategies, Inc
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