This isn’t just another pin on the map—it’s about bringing financial services directly to the people who need them most. “When we open a new branch, it’s about making it easier for our Members to get the support they need right in their own neighborhood,” said Jose Lara, president of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. Translation? No more trekking across town to talk about your mortgage or savings goals.
The grand opening turned into quite the community affair. Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas, Congresswoman Laura Friedman, and representatives from Assemblymember Isaac Brown’s office joined forces with Dr. Amanuel Gebru (president of Los Angeles City College) and Irma Gorrocino from California’s Credit Unions to hand out certificates of recognition and wield those oversized ceremonial scissors at the ribbon-cutting.
Senator Smallwood Cuevas summed up what the new branch means for the neighborhood: “The opening of this branch is a signal of growth, prosperity and financial strength. We are committed to ensuring we remain a place where families can thrive, businesses can grow and institutions like SchoolsFirst FCU can be part of this community for a very long time.”
The Mid-City location specifically caters to school employees and their families—which makes sense, considering that’s SchoolsFirst FCU’s bread and butter. Whether you’re a teacher just starting out or a veteran administrator planning retirement, the branch aims to provide personalized service for every stage of your financial life.
With this addition, SchoolsFirst FCU now operates 72 branches scattered across California, continuing its expansion to meet members where they actually are.