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Celebrating wellness

For the month of May, we’re celebrating wellness. What do we mean by wellness? Your well-being!

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January 2024: A letter from the President

Dear Members, Happy New Year! I’d like to start this letter off […]

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There are more reasons than ever to love being a Centra Member!

Your Centra Membership is about the trust and care of community, built […]

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2023 Holiday Giving Program recap!

Thanks to the generous donations from our Members, Team Members, and others […]

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Centra and NorthPark Community CU Members support merger

Members of both Centra Credit Union and NorthPark Community Credit Union voted […]

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Your financial checklist for the new year

As we get closer to the new year, you’re probably thinking of […]

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November 2023: A letter from the President

Dear Members, In my letters this year, I’ve celebrated many achievements with […]

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Centra recognized with statewide awards from the ICUL!

Centra Credit Union was recognized for two statewide awards for philanthropic efforts […]

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Celebrating People Helping People

At Centra, we live by the mantra “People Helping People” and strive […]

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September 2023: A letter from the President

Dear Members, As part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, […]

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