We support our employees, members and community. Mistreatment of anyone will not be tolerated at the Credit Union. As an organization, we are committed to working to ensure that no one in our Credit Union family ever feels unsafe or that they cannot bring their true self to work. Every human being deserves to be treated equally and with respect.
OU Credit Union is committed to offering personal and professional support, while embracing new perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Credit Union supports advocacy efforts, promotes further education, actively invests in supportive causes, and is committed to creating positive change throughout the organization.
The Credit Union maintains values and philosophies around inclusion, which allow us, as an organization to continue along the path towards growth and understanding. We will continue to actively support our internal employee resource groups and look to them to guide us in the further education and development of our organization. The Credit Union is committed to continuing our ongoing support for community organizations and events that are facilitating critical connections, fighting against racial and social injustice, and educating for our communities.
We are here to listen and provide support. We are committed to an inclusive environment at MSUFCU as demonstrated by our core value: Cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and respect people of all identities and experiences. We join together to actively support each other, our employees, members and community, and work to stop prejudice and injustice.
OU Credit Union Core Values
• Demonstrate Integrity and Honesty
• Cultivate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Give Back to the Community
• Provide Superior Service
• Pursue Growth and Development
• Build a Positive Environment
• Encourage, Embrace and Drive Change
• Be Passionate and Determined
OU Credit Union Donation Partners
Adelante Magazine
Affirmations
Angel House
Boy Scouts of America-Chief Okemos District
Boys and Girls Club
Brandon High School Adult Transition Program
Brilliant Detroit
Congolese Refugees at Mt. Hope United Methodist
Cristo Rey Church Fiesta
Disability Network Capital Area
Girl Scouts Heart of Mid-Michigan
Grand Rapids Pride Festival
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Against Trafficking
Human Rights Campaign
Junior Achievement
Lambda Theta Phi (Latino Social Fraternity)
Lansing Promise
Lansing SAVE
LCC TRiO
Lighthouse of Oakland County (PATH and Teen PATH)
The Links, Incorporated
Martin Luther King Jr. Lansing Commission
Michigan Humanities Council
Michigan Works!
MSU African Student Union
MSU Black Alumni
MSU College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
MSU Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
MSU FAMILY Student Organization
MSU GLBT Alumni Association
MSU Greek Multicultural Career Fair
MSU Hillel
MSU Mujer a Mujer
MSU Multicultural Business Program
MSU NAISO
MSU Tower Guard
MSU and OU Upward Bound
MSU Women in Engineering
MYOI
Neighborhood House (Rochester Area)
OU Keeper of the Dream Scholarship
Peckham
Pride Source Magazine
Refugee Programs
Rende Progress Capital
The Salus Center
Second Ebenezer Church
OU Credit Union Employee Resources
• Power of Diversity and Inclusion Trainings
• Supportive policies including Anti-Harassment, Anti-Bullying, Gender Identity and Expression, and Equal Employee Opportunity policies
• Employee Resource Groups including the CU Pride, African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG), and CU Parent Support
• Supported employee activities
Employee Resource Group support programs and discussions, including:
• Book clubs
• Open forums on Racial and Social Injustice
• Member meetings
• Resources and educational materials
• Community building and social events
• Mentorships and intern opportunities
