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History

At the heart of it all

It all started in 1935 with a meeting of neighbors who decided to put their trust in one another instead of a bank. Since then, our credit union has grown to nearly 115,000 members—who all share a commitment to putting community first and providing each member with personal care and service.

The seed was planted and quickly grew

Redford Township Credit Union was founded in 1935 at the home of Arthur and May Jenkins, and it wasn’t long before others joined.

  • 1936 – Detroit’s Research Craftsmen’s Federal Credit Assoc.
  • 1937 – Detroit’s Research Craftsmen’s Federal Credit Union
  • 1941 – Research Federal Credit Union
  • 1954 – Livonia Public Employees Credit Union
  • 1972 – Welcomed Our Lady of Loretto Credit Union

Helping members live well, their way

Through the decades, we’ve maintained our core values and remain committed, charitable, credible, and united.

  • 1978 – Welcomed Building Employees Credit Union
  • 1980s – Changed name to Livonia Community Credit Union
  • 1985 – Welcomed Photographic Credit Union, Communications Center Federal Credit Union, and Tube Employees Federal Credit Union
  • 1996 – Welcomed St. Gemma Parish Credit Union
  • 1999 – Redford & Livonia joined together and became Community Choice Credit Union

We give big to get back and give bigger

As we grow, we gain more opportunities to give back to our communities and build better futures for our neighbors and team members.

  • 2000 – Welcomed Warrendale Community Credit Union
  • 2002 – Welcomed Contrack Credit Union
  • 2007 – Research and Community Choice joined together and became the new Community Choice Credit Union
  • 2010 – Welcomed Kelly Services

You’re part of something good at Community Choice

We continue to embrace new members who align with our shared values, fostering a strong sense of community and financial well-being.

  • 2013 – Welcomed ROME Credit Union
  • 2015 – Welcomed PAC Federal, NuPath Community and Eastside Family Federal Credit Union
  • 2017 – Welcomed Michigan Community and
  • Shoreline Federal Credit Union
  • 2019 – Welcomed Federal Mogul Employees Credit Union
  • 2021 – Welcomed First General Credit Union

Today – we continue to grow, give back, and give big.

Building better community, one member at a time

We know that when our members are living well and enjoying healthier finances, our communities are better off. That’s why we offer smart solutions and great banking benefits.

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