The history of the credit union movement, spanning more than a century, has always centered around members. Since their inception in the mid-19th century, credit unions have been defined by their mission of providing financial services to their members, enabling individuals and small businesses to thrive and realize financial independence.
- The 1800s: A Movement Begins
- The Early 1900s: Credit Unions in New York
- 1915 - 1922: Organizing an Association
- The 1920s: Facing New Challenges
- The 1930s: Progress in New York & Beyond
- The 1940s: War Obstacles
- The 1950s & 1960s: New Services, New Legislation
- The 1970s & 1980s: Relocation and Expansion
- The 1990s: Legislative Victory
- The 2000s: National Wins, Building Awareness
- The 2010s: Growing Membership, Meeting Milestones
- Today: Shaping the Future