Community Impact

Community Impact | March 15, 2024

UFCU Erases NSF Fees and Other Barriers to Banking

We’ve done away with NSF fees for all accounts while putting membership within reach of people who don’t have access to trustworthy financial services.

Community Impact | January 18, 2024

UFCU Partner Foundation Communities Offers Free Tax Prep

UFCU is proud to partner with Foundation Communities, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable homes and free support services, including tax prep through Prosper Tax Help. If you meet the income requirements, they can help.

Community Impact | October 10, 2023

Texas One Stop on UT Campus: A Tribute to Two Longhorn Traditions

UFCU chose to showcase the infamous “Drag” and UT’s campus lifestyle in the Texas One Stop Home of UFCU Lounge.

Community Impact | November 9, 2022

UFCU Joins DECA Alliance in Promoting Economic Equity

Learn about DECA, a UFCU-supported alliance to address inequalities in how wealth is created and shared in minor communities.

Community Impact | November 8, 2022

Six of Nation’s Top Latino Mortgage Originators at UFCU

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals^® named several UFCU loan officers as 2022 Top 250 US Latino Mortgage Originators Awards.

Community Impact | October 11, 2022

Networking with Purpose

Our Southpark Meadows branch recently hosted a “Mission Mixer,” a fun networking opportunity for area nonprofits and businesses.

Community Impact · News Releases | July 6, 2022

UFCU and ACC Create $5M Scholarship Fund & Announce Community Pavilion

UFCU is pleased to announce a new $5 million scholarship endowment to benefit students at Austin Community College District (ACC).

Community Impact | June 30, 2022

UFCU Expands Spanish-Language Services

UFCU’s award-winning lending team is making every effort to put home ownership in reach for every Member, including those who do not claim English as their native language.

Community Impact | June 30, 2022

UFCU Internship Program Fast-Tracks Employment for Graduates

UFCU’s award-winning internship program continues to reduce the time between graduation and employment, thus improving the financial health of participating interns.

Community Impact | June 30, 2022

UFCU Provides a Central Place for Student Financial Services

UFCU proudly partners with the University of Texas at Austin^™ to help students along their academic and financial journey.

Community Impact | May 26, 2022

UFCU Helps Put Home Ownership in Reach

UFCU believes in the life-changing power of homeownership. That vision is shared by Austin Habitat for Humanity, who is our partner in a collaboration to offer loan coaching and affordable mortgages.

Community Impact | May 26, 2022

UFCU Pays Students to Save

It’s a fact that most students don’t have $500 saved up for an emergency car repair or minor medical event. UFCU has partnered with Austin Community College to change that trend by challenging students to save $500.

Community Impact · News Releases | April 6, 2022

UFCU Receives ACC Internship Champion Award

In the first year of its Internship Champion Awards, Austin Community College has honored UFCU as an Internship Champion for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Community Impact | March 4, 2022

UFCU Builds Affordability, One Home at a Time

The Second House That Credit Unions Built is now home for a Central Texas family. Learn how credit unions collaborated with Habitat for Humanity to help with affordable housing.

Community Impact | March 4, 2022

UFCU Interns Build Skills and Strengthen Communities

Paid internships bring opportunities to college students and strengthen the communities in which they live and work. Learn more about the UFCU Internship Program.

Community Impact | March 4, 2022

UFCU Funds Scholarships While Building School Spirit

Learn how UFCU has forged a deep connection between college athletics and scholarship funds at Texas State University, one of many Central Texas universities we serve.

Community Impact · News Releases | February 25, 2022

New Prosper Center Empowering More Central Texans to Achieve Financial Stability

Community leaders celebrate Foundation Communities’ newest and largest Prosper Center location with a press conference and ribbon cutting.

Community Impact | April 20, 2021

Evolving to Serve Members in Every Circumstance

The pandemic created enormously difficult situations for individuals and businesses across the globe, and UFCU employees demonstrated inspirational grit, perseverance, and flexibility.

Community Impact | April 20, 2021

Uplifting Local Students

In 2020, universities were able to keep essential commitments, and students were better equipped to thrive, thanks to donations made by UFCU, our employees, and other partners. Every opportunity for education is a personal opportunity to succeed.

Community Impact | April 19, 2021

Empowering Employment

Collaborative partnerships with organizations like Goodwill Central Texas help our neighbors achieve vital financial health and employment goals.