The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) is a trade organization that sponsors research and advocates on behalf of credit unions and their members across the United States.
Each August, NAFCU announces annual awards for individuals and credit unions demonstrating excellence in their field. Winners are recognized at the organization’s Congressional Caucus in September.
On August 21, 2023, NAFCU named Affinity Credit Union its Credit Union of the Year for all credit unions with less than $500 million in assets. You can read the official press release here.
NAFCU’s awards are based on excellence and achievement – winners are chosen because of their “exceptional representation” of the credit union industry. That means Affinity’s peers see us as the credit union others should emulate. We’ve been named the best of the best.
Since Affinity members are co-owners, that means this is an honor for everyone who banks with us. Our members make us who we are. We all did this together.
The people have spoken! We’re thrilled to have received over 1,000 five-star Google Reviews.
At Affinity Credit Union, community involvement is at the heart of our mission to BUILD BETTER LIVES.
Our annual charity golf outing, now in its 29th consecutive year, has raised over $500,000 to support local causes, leaving a lasting impact on our community.
Building Better Holidays is another cornerstone of our dedication to the well-being of those around us, spreading warmth and joy when those in need could use the most assistance.
We recognize the importance of education and offer multiple annual scholarships to students at low-income high schools, empowering the next generation to reach their full potential.
Affinity is the presenting sponsor of the Iowa Wild’s "Tame the Hunger" campaign, helping combat food insecurity in our community by providing tens of thousands of meals to local children and families.
Our commitment extends beyond financial contributions. We encourage our staff to volunteer their time and skills, providing each employee with 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) hours per year, fostering a culture of service and giving back.
Together, we are proud to be a force for positive change, embodying our core belief that by strengthening our community, we can truly BUILD BETTER LIVES.
Affinity Credit Union has been helping members do more with their money since 1949. We have two physical locations in Des Moines, Iowa, with members enjoying access from an additional 5,000 shared branches and 3,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the United States – or secure online and mobile banking from any device with an internet connection.
Our mission and philosophy are much the same as they were when we were founded by union tire builders at the Firestone ag factory in Des Moines: Building Better Lives.