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We Can Do Better. It’s time for 50/50.
Closing the equity gap for women, highlighting personal stories and barriers to leadership, and the urgent need for action to achieve true gender parity in executive roles and boardrooms.
From our latest impacts and financial tips to what it means to Belong, see how we’re making Impossible Dreams come true in the Michigan communities we serve.

Closing the equity gap for women, highlighting personal stories and barriers to leadership, and the urgent need for action to achieve true gender parity in executive roles and boardrooms.

Drawing inspiration from jam bands to suggest that credit unions can enhance member experiences by embracing improvisation, spontaneity, and a communal, collaborative approach to foster loyalty and connection.

Exploring how orsa leverages technology not just for efficiency, but as a tool to build deeper, relationship-driven connections with members, emphasizing the power of listening and co-creation in shaping future financial services.

Self-sabotage can hinder both personal and organizational progress, but leaders can break free from familiar comfort zones and successfully implement change.

An enduring legacy of resilience and inspiration, urging action to close the persistent equity gaps faced by women in the workforce, from the dream gap to pay disparities.

The Relentless Care Foundation is honored to support the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition with a $25,000 grant to establish The Home for Women, a residence for young women in transition from hardship to hope. Residents will join a supportive community that nurtures growth and success with mentorship programs and career guidance.

How we are addressing inflation concerns with innovative solutions like CloseEnuff™, aiming to provide financial relief to underserved communities, particularly women and those living paycheck to paycheck.

At our annual membership meeting, members and staff came together to reflect on the year, celebrate accomplishments, share ideas for improvement, and renew their commitment to the cooperative’s mission of igniting Michiganders' impossible dreams through connection and community.

Exploring the power of meaningful gatherings, from industry conferences to small team events, and how connection, purpose, and anticipation fuel impactful experiences that build lasting relationships and drive organizational success.

Encouraging body confidence in young female athletes can help combat the high dropout rate in sports, ultimately building a stronger future workforce for industries, including credit unions, by empowering women to thrive both on and off the field.

Discussing the importance of Return on Assets (ROA) as a key financial metric for credit unions, emphasizing how it must be balanced with long-term strategies and member impact to drive sustainable success.

The importance of trust in leadership; how authenticity, logic, and empathy can strengthen team dynamics and enable employees to reach their full potential.