Chetco Federal Credit Union was named Community Credit Union of the Year by the National Association of Community Credit Unions at its annual meeting here.
The award recognizes a community credit union best exemplifying the principles of the credit union movement while serving as a positive influence in their community.
Chetco's long history of community involvement, recent product and branch development, and impressive market penetration earned it NACCU's highest honor.
Noteworthy examples of their success include working with two Native American tribes to offer complete financial services to both, serving a community where over 20% of the population is at or below the poverty line, and a service to combat payday lenders-CU on Payday.
