About Us

THE SUPPORT CENTER
Founded in 1990, The Support Center promotes economic development by providing loans, support, and programs to help our communities grow and thrive. We are the nation’s first statewide intermediary devoted to community development credit unions (CDCUs), offering training, and financial assistance in underserved markets. We work with local CDCUs, community based organizations, and individual borrowers to give professional, yet personal service. Our CDCUs currently serve more than 110,000 members statewide through 32 branch locations. To download our brochure, click here.*

VISION
To create economic opportunity for all people

MISSION
To partner with Community Development Credit Unions and community-based organizations in providing equitable financial services and resources that foster economic development in underserved communities.

CORE VALUES
• A demonstrable commitment to economic and social justice.
•  Strong customer service for our stakeholders.
• An environment that fosters excellence and integrity.
•  Innovation that improves economic access for all.
• Teamwork and passion are sought and encouraged.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Support Center has remained committed to its mission to work with its affiliate community development credit unions (CDCUs) to relieve poverty, combat community deterioration, create jobs and build homeownership among low-moderate income families throughout the state.

•  Completed Rebranding Project with new Logo, Name and service programs
•  Elected seven new Board of Directors
•  Successfully launched new Small Business Lending Program
•  Launched new Housing Services and Home Lending Program
•  Awarded $1.5 million from Certified Development Financial Institution for
    Small Business Lending Program
•  Awarded $1 million from Small Business Administration SB Lending Pilot Program


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