Vist TCT on Thursday, October 16th
This October 16, visit your local TCT branch on and enjoy complimentary cider and cider donuts as we join more than 74,000 credit unions from 104 countries to celebrate the 77th anniversary of International Credit Union Day®.
Credit unions strive to make the world a better place for their members by offering affordable rates and high-quality service that simplify their lives and empower them to meet their financial goals.
What is International Credit Union (ICU) Day®?
- ICU Day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948 and is designed to create awareness and celebrate the ways credit unions improve the lives of their members around the world.
- It is the one day a year the entire movement takes the time to tell their members and communities about credit unions and when people learn what a credit union is and how it works—not-for-profit, lets them keep more of their money—they tend to like it.
- On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the global credit union movement celebrates 77 years of ICU Day under the theme “Cooperation for a Prosperous World”. With the United Nations declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme “Building a Better World Together”, the ICU Day 2025 theme purposefully mirrors that to signify the ways credit unions help people across the globe achieve more prosperity and well-being through cooperative finance.
- Credit unions truly have the perfect business model to make a commitment to members and communities across the world. The global credit union movement is now more than 411 million members strong, and they are served by more than 74,000 credit unions in 104 countries.
What makes Credit Unions unique?
Equal Ownership – Credit unions are democratically controlled and member-owned and member-operated. Each member has equal ownership and one vote regardless of how much money he or she has in savings.
Not for Profit – Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide a safe, convenient place for members to save money and access loans and other financial services at reasonable rates.
Social Purpose: People Helping People – Credit unions exist to serve their members, not to make a profit. Every member counts, including those of modest means. This “people-first” philosophy impels credit unions and their employees to get involved in their community and support worthwhile causes.
Volunteer Leadership – Each credit union is governed by a volunteer board of directors elected by and from the credit union’s membership.
Financial Education for Members – Credit unions place particular importance on educational opportunities for their members and the public to help everyone become better-educated consumers of financial services.
Trust – Lately credit unions have received positive press for being trustworthy and resilient institutions during a tumultuous time. Credit union members worldwide can be proud of these accomplishments and rest assured that their money is safe at the credit union.
Financial education and trustworthy service are at the heart of TCT's Mission.
Originally 'Tri-County Teachers Federal Credit Union' TCT FCU continues to serve the financial needs of faculty and staff at 47 school districts, as well as many other member groups. TCT provides their members with access to fair and ethical financial products, economical banking and lending services, and trustworthy service.
Community Service/Giving Back
TCT was founded by educators who wanted to strengthen financial health, prosperity, and opportunity — for TCT members, their families, and communities. TCT honors its roots by providing financial education, scholarships, sponsoring and volunteering at community events, and giving back to local charities and organizations serving our communities.
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