OnPoint Community Credit Union is keenly aware of the importance of providing members and their community the option of in-person financial services.

Cory Freeman, VP and Regional Manager at the Portland, OR-based CU, explains their motivations: the issue of branch access goes beyond ease of making deposits or withdrawals – it’s also about building strong communities. Meeting with our members in person allows us to connect with them on a deeper level and fully understand their current challenges, help them set goals, and create a plan that will ultimately help them accomplish those goals.”

Key Takeaway: The World Economic Forum research shows greater access to financial services makes a difference in a person’s overall well-being and CU branches are ideally suited to deliver this access.