For many people, even getting to a financial institution—let alone finding one that meets their needs—can be a challenge. That’s why SEFCU is deeply involved in serving those whose financial needs often go unmet. Most visibly, our involvement has led us to open branches in neighborhoods like Arbor Hill in Albany and Hamilton Hill in Schenectady. From those branches, we use a wealth of programs to help our neighbors achieve financial success:
- Our financial educators conduct frequent seminars on basic banking, saving, budgeting, managing credit and other topics.
- We help members save more by giving them an alternative to check cashing: a free checking account with direct deposit.
- Our employees involve themselves in local churches, community action programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, rehabilitation centers and other organizations.
By helping all our members achieve their dreams, we make our communities stronger. And by making our communities stronger, we help build a better world. It is hard to imagine a higher calling for a credit union.