Alternatives FCU | Ithaca, NY - Tompkins County

Holiday Hours

Alternatives Federal Credit Union will be closed for Memorial Day on 5/27.

Living Wage Study

On May 3, Alternatives unveiled the 2019 Living Wage Study, marking 25 years since the study began!

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Make a Statement

Support the local economy and fight systemic income inequality

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Alternatives Impact

With your support, we can expand our capacity to better serve our community.

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Drive economic opportunity and positive change in our community

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Business CENTS

Business development, networking, workshops, and more!

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Share the wealth and reinvest in our community

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Mission

To build wealth and create economic opportunity for underserved people and communities.

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Lending

From consolidating debt to buying a home, we can help you live life on your terms.

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Education

Resources and support for every step along your path to financial freedom.

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Mobility+

You need more than mobility – keep your accounts with you and secure.

In the Spotlight

Technology Tuesdays

Learn about our Mobility+ options, including how set alerts, activate digital wallet, and more!

Each Tech Tuesday, our staff will either be offering one-on-one tech consultations (sign up here) or live demonstrations in our lobby.

Technology Tuesdays occur from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Live demos: April 9, May 7, June 4
Consultations: April 23, May 21, June 18

Can't make it? Talk to our Member Experience Associates at any time to learn about Mobility+! And make sure to follow us on social media for tips, tricks, and helpful information about digital banking.

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Make a choice for a more economically just community.