From Underserved to Empowered: Transforming Banking Deserts 

Live Webinar:  May 21st | 2 PM EST

Hear From Our Guest Speaker:  


It’s more than just products and services for us. If we can provide counseling to assist with affordable housing, it’ll benefit residents, businesses, and the credit union.

– Steven Bugg, CEO, Great Lakes Credit Union 

How Great Lakes Credit Union Is Turning a Banking Desert Into A Financial Lifeline 


Through a partnership with The Leaders Network, a coalition of local faith-based organizations, Great Lakes Credit Union is embedding itself in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood with a new approach to financial wellness. 

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, the credit union is meeting residents where they are—providing support and services tailored to those who’ve long been excluded from the traditional financial system.


Join Us Live 

Hear directly from Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, as he shares how the credit union is turning a banking desert into a thriving financial ecosystem. 

Register for Callahan’s client webinar and walk away with ideas your credit union can use, including how to: 
  • Build relationships with community leaders to extend your reach and impact. 
  • Help members secure stable, affordable housing. 
  • Deliver products and services that meet the unique needs of overlooked populations. 
  • Strategies for delivering long-term financial support for underbanked communities. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to bring these insights back to your own credit union! 

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