Real Solutions

REAL Solutions is the signature program of the National Credit Union Foundation. It was introduced to Arizona Credit Unions in November 2007 with an introductory meeting and continues with partners meetings on products and services of interest to participating credit unions.

“REAL Solutions” enables credit unions to provide “Relevant, Effective, Asset-building, Loyalty-producing” services for members who need them most.

In Arizona, REAL Solutions is supported by the Arizona Credit Union League and the Arizona Credit Union Foundation. The program works through the League to help credit unions offer up to 20 products and services that have proven successful in attracting consumers of modest means. The products and services are offered through Education, Transaction Services, Savings, Credit and Home Ownership.

REAL Solutions Brochure

REAL Solutions News

REAL Solutions Credit Unions-

Please read the new blog posting by Lois Kitsch, National Program Director of NCUF's REAL Solutions Program. The link below will take you to the REAL Solutions Impact Center and the Good To Growth video... Be sure to look around the Impact Center - you will be amazed at the treasure trove of information provided on this site!!  http://realsolutions.coop/2010/3/15/from-good-to-growth-what-are-you-waiting-for

Upcoming Webinars exclusively for participating REAL Solutions® credit unions:

• CU Tomorrow – Social Media    hyperlink this title to: http://realsolutions.coop/2010/3/9/four-free-webinars-social-media Four free webinars on understanding and implementing social media to attract and retain teens and young adults. More Details

• Providing Affordable Auto Loans to Non-Prime Borrowers hyperlink this title to: http://www.realsolutions.coop/2010/3/23/steer-clear Four free webinars on non-prime auto loans – understanding the market, underwriting strategies, mitigating risk, and finding partners. More Details

• Providing Tax Prep Assistance Through VITA Programs     hyperlink this title to: http://realsolutions.coop/2010/3/16/how-to-provide-tax-preparation-assistance-through-vita-programs-3-free-webinars Three free webinars on how your credit union can participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) outreach. More Details  

Visit the REAL Solutions Impact Center

REAL Solutions Programs

VITA Meeting William Myers Presentation
GoodMoney Payday Loan Turnkey Solutions Webinar 
GoodMoney Program Options 
PrePaid Debit Cards
Arizona National Story
Social Media 
Filene CU Tomorrow
New Tool for EITC and Asset-Building programs

2010 Awards

2010 Dora Maxwell & Louise Herring Award Entry Forms (Deadline July 16, 2010)
2010 Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Entry Forms (Deadline August 6, 2010)

REAL Solutions Credit Unions

AEA FCU
Alhambra CU
Altier Credit Union
American Southwest CU
Arizona Central CU
Arizona Federal CU
Bashas’ Associates FCU
Canyon State Credit Union
Credit Union West
Desert Medical FCU
Desert Schools FCU
First Credit Union
Hughes FCU
Pima FCU
Pyramid CU
Southwest Health Care CU
Tempe Schools CU
TruWest CU
Tucson Federal CU
Tucson Telco FCU

For additional information contact:
Pat Bodnar, SVP
pbodnar@azcreditunions.org
602-264-6701 ext. 201