History
Rooted in 1935,
Rising in 2025
It all started in 1935, when a handful of neighbors gathered with a vision that would change our community for the better. Rather than entrust their hard-earned savings to traditional banks, they chose to put their faith in one another, paving the way for a new kind of financial institution – one built on trust, cooperation, and a shared commitment to local values. That meeting marked the beginning of the Community Choice Credit Union story, one that is defined by enduring connections, resilience, and the spirit of community.
Over the past nine decades, that small group’s seed of hope has flourished. Today, our credit union proudly serves over 115,000 members, each one united by a belief in people helping people. Through the years, we have grown together, weathering challenges and celebrating milestones while remaining true to our founding promises of personal care and convenient and accessible banking services.
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we honor the legacy of those founding members and look forward to a future of continued growth and unwavering dedication to our community.
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.
