** Credit Union Leaders, Community Partners and Members Join 78th Anniversary Celebration **

North Island Credit Union took part with credit unions worldwide in observing International Credit Union Day through a dedicated event at its San Diego headquarters. The occasion brought together local credit union leaders, community partners and members to highlight the lasting contributions of the cooperative financial movement.

Marked each year on the third Thursday in October, International Credit Union Day recognizes the role credit unions play in supporting members financial health and community development around the globe. The 78th anniversary carried the theme Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World, underscoring the reliability, consistency and member-centered principles that set credit unions apart in todays complex financial setting.

International Credit Union Day provides an excellent chance to connect those committed to helping members achieve stronger financial futures and build the communities they serve, said North Island Credit Union President and CEO Steve OConnell. In a world filled with more options, information and competing messages than ever, credit unions remain anchored in relationships, trust and clear purpose. These values continue to guide our work even as service methods evolve.

During the event a proclamation honoring credit unions contributions to San Diego communities was presented by the office of California Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-38). Wheelhouse Credit Union also joined the celebration alongside North Island Credit Union.

More than 67,000 credit unions serve roughly 400 million members across more than 100 countries. As not-for-profit financial cooperatives they deliver a broad range of financial services while advancing financial well-being and positive economic and social progress in the areas they serve.

International Credit Union Day is coordinated by the World Council of Credit Unions, the global trade association and development platform for credit unions and other financial cooperatives, in partnership with national credit union trade associations and federations worldwide.

About North Island Credit Union, a Division of California Credit Union

California Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union established in 1933 with assets of nearly $5.4 billion, more than 200,000 members and 25 retail branches. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union in 2024 and 2025, membership is open to community members and businesses nationwide. The credit union operates in San Diego and Riverside Counties as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. Federally insured by the NCUA, it provides a full range of consumer, business and investment products and services, including consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking and advanced online and mobile banking. With a Low Income Designation, California Credit Union delivers inclusive products and services to support financial stability in underserved communities, including a checking account certified under the Bank On National Account Standards. California Federal Credit Union operates as California Credit Union. Visit northisland.ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram or Facebook at northislandcu.

SOURCE North Island Credit Union