Global Movement to Celebrate 75th International Credit Union Day on October 19

Elissa McCarter LaBorde

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is happy to encourage the global credit union movement to participate in the landmark 75th anniversary celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

This annual event raises global awareness for the credit union movement through outreach, volunteering, fundraising and other activities. Credit unions bring financial inclusion and a promising future to people all over the world. Since the first celebration in 1948, ICU Day presents a chance to spotlight and celebrate these achievements. 

International Credit Union Day is brought to you by World Council of Credit Unions and Credit Union National Association (CUNA)—WOCCU's direct member organization in the United States—and America's Credit Unions.

“This day is internationally recognized as an opportunity to reflect on the movement's history, promote our collective achievements and prepare for the future,” said Elissa McCarter LaBorde, President and CEO of World Council of Credit Unions. “75 years is quite a milestone to observe and acknowledge the tireless effort of credit union employees and celebrate our members the world over.”

To help credit unions promote the 75th anniversary and plan their celebrations, WOCCU is once again offering free ICU Day materials, including this year’s logo, poster and coloring page at woccu.org/icuday.

CUNA is also offering additional resources available for purchase, including a design bundle with customizable creative assets, in its commemorative item store at cuna.org/icuday.

"Celebrating the 75th anniversary of ICU Day underlines the resilience and dedication of the credit union movement,” said Megan Crowson, Manager of Consumer Engagement Solutions, Credit Union National Association. “We are proud to commemorate this historic milestone in cooperation with World Council of Credit Unions and America’s Credit Unions, reflect on our collective achievements and engage with our members around the world in a day of celebration." 
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This year's event is proudly sponsored by Elan Credit Card. Learn more about their support of credit unions and their communities at Elan Credit Card's website.

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