Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union
BankingNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit Union (LES People’s FCU) is a member-owned financial institution operating as a community development financial institution that provides affordable personal and business loans, savings options, and financial education. Established in 1986, the credit union serves underserved communities in the Lower East Side, Harlem, Staten Island’s North Shore, and the Bronx, focusing on financial inclusion and economic empowerment. As a certified CDFI, it prioritizes ensuring access to fair financial resources and supporting affordable housing, aiming to strengthen the economic well-being of its members. Based in New York, the organization is positioned within the banking industry as a cooperative financial service provider that emphasizes cooperative economics and social and economic justice. Its footprint includes collaborations such as a partnership with the Bronx Financial Access Coalition to address bank branch closures in the Norwood area, illustrating its engagement with community access issues. The institution operates with a relatively small regional footprint and serves individuals and small businesses seeking accessible financial services and financial education.
1-888-653-2347 
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