During times of economic uncertainty, credit unions step up for your members — just as you have for the last 150+ years. We’ve compiled a few resources to help you communicate the effects of this year’s shutdown with your teams and members.

For Credit Unions:

• Five FAQs for your members
• Sample social media posts from Ravalli County FCU
• The America’s Credit Unions resources page (no login required)

For Your Members:

• How to Navigate Unemployment
• Budgeting with a Limited Income
• What to Do Without a Paycheck
• How furloughed workers can manage through the government shutdown
• How to Survive a Government Shutdown as a Federal Employee

Industry News:

• America’s Credit Unions Media Releases:
  • Credit Unions: part of the government shutdown solution
  • Government shutdown reductions in force impact CDFI Fund | America’s Credit Unions
  • Nussle: Credit unions are ‘people helping people’ in action during shutdown
  • Credit unions go above and beyond for members hit by government shutdown
  • Nussle to Congress: Members turning to credit unions for assistance during shutdown
• National Credit Union Administration Media Release:
  • NCUA to Remain Open, Credit Union Members’ Shares Insured, While the Federal Government Closed
• CU Today Article:
  • Federal Downsizing May Bring Long-Term Rate Relief But Short-Term Strain For Credit Unions

Questions? Contact Karen Smith.