‘Paramount to working people’

<p>This episode of the <a href='https://news.cuna.org/podcasts'>CUNA News Podcast</a> continues the discussion about <a href='https://www.advancingcommunity.com/'>Advancing Communities</a>, an initiative launched by America’s Credit Unions. Advancing Communities encourages credit unions to share stories of economic prosperity, community support, and financial well-being. Credit unions around the country have drawn inspiration from the initiative to make real differences for their members and communities. <br/><br/>This episode features <a href='https://news.cuna.org/articles/118974'>Cheryl Deborde</a>, president and CEO of <a href='https://www.mccu.net/'>Members Choice Credit Union</a> in Ashland, Kentucky. <br/><br/>She explains the importance of Advancing Communities and shares some of the ways Member Choice has supported members, small businesses, and the community during the <a href='https://news.cuna.org/coronavirus'>coronavirus</a> (COVID-19) pandemic and other challenging times. <br/><br/>As the <a href='https://news.cuna.org/articles/119296-cheryl-deborde-named-credit-union-hero-of-the-year'>2021 Credit Union Hero of the Year</a>, Deborde also connects the philosophy behind Advancing Communities to the qualities that set <a href='https://news.cuna.org/articles/119105'>Credit Union Heroes</a> apart.</p>