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Our Community

We're committed to making a positive impact on our communities.

 

People Helping People.

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MIT Federal Credit Union is committed to helping our communities by providing valuable financial products and services and extending our philosophy of "people helping people" to multiple areas of life. Because we are entrusted with safeguarding our members' money, we are responsible for making prudent decisions regarding our corporate citizenship efforts.

Requests for assistance must quantify the benefits the contributions will provide to the recipient(s) and the community in general and must fall within one of the defined contribution categories:

  • Charitable Donations
  • Scholarships — cash awards distributed throughout the educational system
  • Partnerships with Other Organizations
  • Financial Literacy — programs geared toward improving basic financial knowledge

Our Helping Hand 

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Stephen Jones Golf Tournament

We were thrilled to have sponsored and participated in the tournament with proceeds benefiting A Bed for Every Child.

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Bridges Homeward

We had a great time celebrating our friends, Bridges Homeward, at their 150th Anniversary Celebration & Gala.

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A Bed for Every Child

We joined the CCUA with the mission of providing every child a bed to call their own.

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In the MIT Community  

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Memorial Scholarships & Awards

Learn more about our annual scholarship and award opportunities.

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GetFit

Each year, MIT FCU joins MIT Health in their annual GetFit challenge.

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MIT Family & Friends Weekend

MIT FCU joined MIT's Family & Friends weekend with giveaways and a photo booth.

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Charitable Donations to the Local Community

Cambridge Family & Children's Services
Cambridge Family YMCA
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge Housing Assistance
The Children's Room
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern New England (CCCS)
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
The Home for Little Wanderers
The Cambridge Community Foundation for the Kendall Community Group
The Food for Free Committee, Inc.
March of Dimes
MIT Community Service Fund
MIT Public Service Center
New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Pine Street Inn
Solutions at Work

 

Charitable Donations to the Credit Union Industry

Credit Union House at Capitol Hill
EasCorp
Filene Foundation
International Credit Union Day
Massachusetts Credit Union League
NAFCU/PAC Administrative Fund

 

Financial Literacy

Home buying seminars
Independent Activities Period
MEMBERS Financial Services program
MIT International incoming freshman
Money 101: A Financial Guidebook for MIT Students

 

Awards/Scholarships

MITFCU Annual Memorial Scholarship
MITFCU People Helping People Award

 

Partnership with Other Organizations

CO-OP - worldwide, CU-owned ATM network
FSCC - international shared branching network
National Consumers Cooperative Bank - provides financial assistance and cooperative housing
Prime Alliance Solutions, Inc - partnership of over 500 credit unions providing mortgage solutions for members

 

In addition to the aforementioned, MITFCU partners with many organizations both within the credit union industry and the community it serves to provide affordable financial services to its members and the underserved nonmember.

 

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Financial Wellness

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The Credit Union Difference: The History of Credit Unions

Learn about the differences between credit unions and banks.

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The Importance of Being Financially Fit

Are you ready to stretch those financial fitness muscles? We hope so, because it’s time to get financially fit!

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The Importance of Credit Health

Everyone should make a habit of reviewing their credit health regularly. Here's why.

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