SCFCU Honored with Outstanding Service & Impact Award at Minnesota Credit Union Network’s ACCELERATE 26
At Minnesota Credit Union Network’s ACCELERATE 26 Conference held April 27-29, St. Cloud Financial Credit Union was honored with the Outstanding Service & Impact Award in the $250-$500 million asset category as part of the statewide Elevate Awards program. The Elevate Awards are a statewide recognition program celebrating leadership, service, and community impact across the credit union movement.
The Outstanding Service & Impact Award recognizes initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to the credit union philosophy of people helping people through meaningful service to members and communities. SCFCU was selected for its Meaningful Difference Program and involvement within the community.
SCFCU’s Meaningful Difference Program encourages employees to deepen connections with members while finding opportunities to make meaningful human connections. Since its inception over a decade ago, SCFCU employees have stepped into the spirit of giving back through meaningful mementoes and more for members.
Along with that, SCFCU was recognized for its involvement in the community, whether it is through financial donations, giving back to area schools and businesses, volunteering and community service, financial wellness and education sessions, and more. In 2025, SCFCU donated over $129,500 to the surrounding community, adding more than 5,600 volunteer and community service hours.
“At SCFCU, everything we do starts with people — our members, our employees, and the communities we’re proud to serve. These efforts by our entire credit union represents trust, relationships and the impact we’re making together,” SCFCU President & CEO Jed Meyer said. “That’s what it means to be a credit union, and that’s what it means to put people first.”
These efforts directly reflect the SCFCU’s dedication to collaboration, giving back in meaningful ways, being there for the community and improving financial well‑being for all.
“The Elevate Awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional work happening across Minnesota’s credit union community that brings the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement to life,” said Mara Humphrey, President & CEO of the Minnesota Credit Union Network.
Recipients of the Elevate Awards were recognized during the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s ACCELERATE 26 Conference at the Mystic Lake Center, where credit union leaders and professionals from across the state gathered for The Minnesota Credit Union Event of the Year, three days of inspiration, innovation, and connections.
About St. Cloud Financial Credit Union
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union is a 96-year-old credit union that is dedicated to making a difference for all, advocating for people through a member-focused culture, an enthusiastic employee environment, and purposeful action within the community. Currently with over 28,000 members and more than $425 million in assets, the credit union is proud to serve members in Central Minnesota with branches in St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Becker, and Albertville. The organization prides itself on making a meaningful difference through human connection for members and their local communities. Learn more at www.SCFCU.org.
About the Minnesota Credit Union Network
The Minnesota Credit Union Network is the only trade association that champions Minnesota Credit Unions. We ensure credit union priorities are front and center as we advocate, accelerate, collaborate, and celebrate Minnesota’s thriving credit union system.
With $43 billion in assets, Minnesota credit unions are local, trusted financial cooperatives that serve nearly 2.2 million members at 401 branch locations, employing 5,828 people around the state. As not‑for‑profit financial cooperatives, credit unions give back to the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.mncun.org.