In light of the recent disbursement of nearly $40 million in grants to credit unions from The Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Credit Union Journal surveyed some credit unions which have received CDFI grants in the past to find out how these funds are being used.

The Lake Jackson, Texas-based CU is the largest CU in Houston and the fourth-largest in Texas.

Star Harbor's former CEO will oversee operations at the same location, which is now a Financial Partners branch.

The U.S. commonwealth has eight federally chartered credit unions, as well as a number of cooperativas, similar to state-chartered CUs.

The Michigan credit union's Passion Project gives employees the opportunity to connect with their community, as well.

But it's not all fun and games at the Utah credit union that also launched a special leadership institute to help employees advance their careers.

Warren Morrow Hispanic Growth Fund Grant focuses on outreach

Credit unions are getting lots of recognition for the good work they do, but they're also making sure to hand out plenty of awards of their own.

How to become an employer of choice

Leadership workshops help Veridian staffers improve, develop skills they need to move forward.

Who doesn't want cash back, and sooner than planned? Credit unions -- if it means they'll receive some $800 million less.

From ‘Farkle Fridays’ to therapy dog visits, many CUs are going well beyond the standard benefits offerings.

Services will be offered throughout Texas, and plans are underway to expand into Colorado and Utah.

Taking the temperature of your corporate culture can pay big dividends, according to Rogue Credit Union.

From gelatin Olympics s to raise money for sick kids to a record-breaking scholarship distribution, here's the latest round-up of how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Electric Energy Inc Employees CU will become part of larger credit union.

From costume contests to an open-door policy at the CEO's office, Charlotte Metro FCU takes care of employees the way it wants employees to take care of members.

Delinquency rate holds steady, number of credit unions drops again.

The ATM network, a subsidiary of Cardtronics, will expand to Speedway convenience stores in Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee and beyond.

Raising starting wages helped, but that was just one part of transitioning to an "employee-centric" culture.