Desert Schools Federal Credit Union is a federally insured and chartered credit union based in Phoenix, Arizona, that operates 47 branches and service centers throughout Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties in Arizona. Desert Schools is the largest credit union in Arizona, managing $4 billion dollars in assets as of March 2017.
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History
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union was originally chartered in 1939 to serve the financial needs of area teachers. The credit union charter has since expanded to serve three Arizona counties and now serves more than 350,000 members.
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Membership
Individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in the following Arizona counties may join Desert Schools Federal Credit Union:
- Gila
- Maricopa
- Pinal
Additionally, family members of current or eligible members may also join.
Services
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union offers a variety of financial products, including:
- Savings and Checking Accounts
- Savings Certificate
- IRAs
- Home Equity Loans
- Mortgage Loans
- Business Loans
- Consumer and Business Platinum, Bonus, and Bonus Rewards Plus Visa Credit Cards
- Vehicle and Watercraft Loans
- First Mortgages
- Direct Deposit
- Internet and Mobile Banking
Community Involvement
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union is fully committed to supporting the community. Time, money, expertise and resources are pledged to strengthen the community.
In 2016:
- Employees volunteered 4,695 hours
- Employees raised $2.5M from volunteer events
- Employees adopted 200 low-income children for the holidays
- Employees provided 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need
- $565,000 was raised to help support Phoenix Children's Hospital's 1 Darn Cool School
- $500,00 in grants and sponsorship's was provided to more than 30 Valley non-profits
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References
External links
- Desert Schools Credit Union -- official site
- Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Statement of Financial Condition
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