Every year on the third Thursday of October, credit unions around the world pause to celebrate what makes our movement so special. Since 1948, International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been about honoring the cooperative spirit that powers credit unions and improves lives in communities near and far. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, we’ll join more than 411 million members … Continue reading
Call Federal Credit Union welcomed members, staff, and community partners to its 2025 Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 26, at the Dewey Gottwald Center at the Science Museum of Virginia. The event celebrated a year of innovation, service, and connection—while outlining a forward-looking vision grounded in the credit union’s mission and values. President & CEO John West delivered a keynote … Continue reading
At Call Federal Credit Union, we believe in service that goes beyond banking—and this past holiday season, that belief was recognized in a meaningful way. We’re honored to share that we received the Wreath Award from the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights (CCH) Christmas Mother Program for our contributions during the 2024 holiday season. This award is presented annually to individuals, businesses, and … Continue reading
According to Wikipedia, early forms of banking have been around since 2000BC! The more traditional banking systems that we know today have their roots in the Renaissance and grew from there. Credit unions haven’t been around quite as long; the first credit union in the US was established in 1909. Since then, credit unions have grown to provide the same financial … Continue reading
Shared Branching plays a vital role in the lives of our members and the credit union industry as a whole. This nationwide network enables credit union members to access essential banking services at branches other than their own, regardless of their location. By ensuring that members can conduct basic transactions seamlessly, even when traveling or relocating, Shared Branching eliminates the … Continue reading
Have you moved recently? Perhaps you changed jobs or cable providers and had to get a new email address? There are many reasons that could lead to us having the wrong info for you. While missing the monthly newsletter isn’t a big deal, having accurate contact information is critical when it comes to protecting your money and keeping your accounts … Continue reading
Each year in mid-October, Call Federal joins their credit union brothers and sisters around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), raising awareness about what it means for members have a credit union as their financial partner. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, credit unions have stayed true to their cooperative principles and stepped up during this time of … Continue reading
Whether you get your news from television or the internet, it seems like there are thieves and fraudsters lurking around every corner. Serving our members and keeping their personal and financial data secure is our top priority and, as we embark on another Safe & Secure September, I thought I would highlight some of the new methods and tools we’ve … Continue reading
If you ask me, there are only two things in life that don’t need improvement: my mother’s stuffed cabbage and fireball candy. Everything else can always be better. At Call Federal, we’re passionate and committed to serving our members, but even robust organizations can always be stronger. People always ask me about the future. They want to know how we’ll … Continue reading
Whether we’re talking about sports, your co-workers, or our member community, strong teams are built on relationships. With strong relationships, you establish trust. And when you build trust, you can go anywhere. At Call Federal, we’re going places. Our members are going places. And it’s all rooted in that foundation of relationships and trust. We owe my predecessor, Roger Ball, … Continue reading
