EUREKA, Calif.–Two credit unions are marking long-time anniversaries this year.
In California, Compass Community Credit Union is marking its 75th birthday.
The credit union was officially founded in 1951 as a California State Employees Credit Union used by professors and employees of Humboldt State College (now Cal Poly Humboldt). On Jan. 29, 1979, California State Employees No. 20 Credit Union merged with the Federal Employees of Humboldt County Credit Union. The credit union then adopted the name California State & Federal Employees No. 20 Credit Union.
Following a field of membership expansion in late 2017 to allow membership to those who live, work or worship in Humboldt, Del Norte & Trinity counties, the credit union officially changed its name to Compass Community Credit Union in January 2018, it reported.
Several Promotions
Compass said it will be offering several promotions throughout the year to celebrate the 75th anniversary.
“We are proud to celebrate our 75th anniversary and extend our sincere gratitude to our members in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties for helping us reach this meaningful milestone,” President and CEO Ray Litchfield said in a statement.
Serve CU Turns 95
Separately, in Des Moines, Iowa, Serve Credit Union is marking its 95th anniversary.
Founded in 1931 as the Des Moines Police Officers Credit Union, the organization was created to provide reliable, affordable financial solutions for local law enforcement officers and their families, and has since expanded its FOM to include public safety professionals, government employees, educators, healthcare workers, and others whose work “strengthens Iowa communities.”
The CU rebranded as Serve CU in 2017.
The $98-million Serve Credit Union said it celebrate throughout the year with employees and members, marking the 95th milestone with special activities and events.
Fifth Year of Blue Shoe Box Program
The credit union noted that 2026 also marks the fifth year of the Blue Shoe Box program, a youth-focused initiative, inspired by their roots, that teaches money management skills.
According to Serve, the program, designed for participants ages 0 to 17, delivers annual literacy boxes tailored to age and life stage. Each April, during Financial Literacy Youth Month, young participants are invited to engage in educational activities, receive resources and credit union swag, and gain confidence in managing money.
“This anniversary is a chance to look ahead as much as it is to reflect on where we came from,” CEO Jami Weems said in a statement. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the people and programs that have shaped our story while focusing on the ways we can continue supporting our members and communities in the years ahead.”
