Giving back to the community is an obligation. Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union believes it is a priority to give back to the communities where we do business while focusing on our members and their needs. Through programs like our Green Loans and Feel Good Checking non-profit partnerships, SMCU seeks to achieve a greater good through responsible corporate citizenship.
SMCU is excited to celebrate International Credit Union Day! Stop by any of our seven branches on Thursday, October 18, to celebrate with us and enjoy refreshments while we take care of your banking needs. The Origin of Credit Unions The first financial cooperatives were formed in England and Germany in the 1850s. When times… (keep reading)
Seattle was voted “3rd Greenest City” in the US this year. While we should be proud of our achievement, there’s still room for improvement. We all made the switch to reusable bags when the plastic bag ban went into effect, and now it’s time to take it a few steps further. Here are 5 ways… (keep reading)
SMCU is giving away Music Wristbands and concert tickets to the third annual City Arts Fest! The festival will be taking place from October 17-20 right here in downtown Seattle. A variety of musicians and artists will be putting on exciting shows and events throughout the 4 days at Benaroya Hall, Showbox SODO, the Moore,… (keep reading)
Join SMCU on September 29 at the Run Around 5K. Not a runner? No problem. The race is non-competitive, and plenty of participants will be walking rather than running. Proceeds will be donated to the Associated Recreation Council who supports youth scholarships at Rainier and Van Asselt Community Centers for at-risk youth and low-income families.… (keep reading)
The NCBA’s Annual Meeting & Co-op Conference will be taking place in Seattle from October 2-5. The conference is held each year for cooperative leaders from all business sectors to gather ideas and share best practices with others. One major highlight of this year’s conference is the SLICE reception, where an exciting line-up of co-op… (keep reading)
Take a look at the next six people you see. According to statistics one of them struggles to put food on their table. A startling 1 in 6 people (and 1 in 4 children) right here in Western Washington are at risk of going hungry. Nearly 49 million people nation-wide are uncertain of where they… (keep reading)
Seattle Tilth, one of our Feel Good Checking partners, is hosting its 25th Annual Harvest Fair on September 8th. This free event includes workshops, demonstrations, and fun activities for all ages that educate the community on creating a healthy local food system. Supporting local farms is a great way to fuel our local economy and… (keep reading)