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732 N. Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401-8888 202-512-1067 Fax 202-289-1790 www.gpofcu.org
GPO Federal Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of New Branch in Washington, DC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Timothy L. Anderson, President/CEO 202-512-1067 x 1016,
[email protected] Washington, DC – Government Printing Office Federal Credit Union (GPOFCU) celebrated the grand opening of its new satellite branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The festivities included speakers from the sponsor agency the Government Publishing Office, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), and several community partnership organizations. “Clearly today is an extraordinary occasion for the credit union”, said Timothy L. Anderson, GPOFCU President and CEO. “As a part of our strategic plan, it is imperative, from a competitive point of view, that we provide a location with easy access for our members. With increased technology and a credit union and bank on every corner, members need financial services to be more convenient or they will go somewhere else. This location provides that for GPO employees, retirees and their families, as well as our multiple community partners throughout the Washington, DC area. Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to financial products and services, including the unbanked and those underserved.” Ms. Davita Vance-Cooks, Director of the United States Government Publishing Office, applauded GPOFCU for its dedication to excellent member service, stating that “it’s all about the members!” She referred to GPOFCU’s 80th Anniversary Annual Report that predicted new services and technology, and plans for a new branch. “Congratulations on reaching another milestone,” Ms. Vance-Cooks said. - more Our Mission: To Deliver Exceptional Service, Built On Trust, To Meet the Primary Financial Needs of Our Members FINANCIAL CHOICES -- LIFETIME SOLUTIONS
732 N. Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401-8888 202-512-1067 Fax 202-289-1790 www.gpofcu.org
- Page 2 Greetings, testimonies, and success stories were shared by affiliate organizations and representatives from GPOFCU’s community partners and DC organizations: Rich Meade, COO and Chief of Staff at CUNA; Patrick Williams, Mission First Housing Group; Sheena Moton, Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative; Trayon White, Office of the DC Attorney General; Ken McClenton, Radio Host/Lydia’s House (Ward 8); Azalia Speight, DC Educational Consultant; Doranna Tindle, Friendship Technology Preparatory Academy. GPOFCU’s involvement and expansion of financial services to the DC community began in 2009 with approval of an underserved area field of membership expansion by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), allowing the credit union to serve individuals who live, work, worship or attend school in areas of Southeast, Southwest, Northeast and most of Northwest Washington, DC. In 2013, NCUA designated GPOFCU as a Low-Income Credit Union and in March of this year, GPOFCU was also granted certification by the US Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. These classifications include access to financial grants and benefits for GPOFCU to better serve low and moderate-income consumers and promote financial inclusion in its Washington, D.C. field of membership. This new satellite branch is located at 710 North Capitol Street, NW at the GPO Bookstore 1st Floor Entrance. Branch hours are 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday. About GPO Federal Credit Union Founded in 1935, GPOFCU now serves the present and retired employees of the Government Publishing Office and their family members, select employee groups (SEGs) and individuals who live, work, worship or attend school in Southeast, Southwest, Northeast and most of Northwest Washington, DC. In its 80th year, GPOFCU has more than 3,900 members and assets approaching $40 million. For more information, please visit www.gpofcu.org Photo credits: Front row from left: Timothy L. Anderson, GPOFCU President and CEO; Anthony “Tony” Zagami, GPOFCU Board Chair; Davita Vance-Cooks, GPO Director. Back row from left: Marcia Dixon, GPOFCU Director of Growth Initiatives; Rich Meade, CUNA COO and Chief of Staff; Herbert Jackson, GPO CAO; Jim Bradley, GPO Deputy Director; Ken McClenton, Radio Host/Lydia’s House (Ward 8); Andy Sherman, GPO Chief of Staff; Rose Bates, GPOFCU Board Member; Robert Freeman, GPOFCU Board Vice-Chair. ###
To Deliver Exceptional Service, Built On Trust, To Meet the Primary Financial Needs of Our Members FINANCIAL CHOICES -- LIFETIME SOLUTIONS
