Proposed Federal Credit Union

a financial home for justice-involved people and their families.

We believe in

a world that embraces inclusion, diversity, second chances, acceptance and opportunity for all.

Introducing Diverge

What We Offer

From no-minimum checking and credit building products to financial education and community outreach, we're here to help you create a path to financial well-being.

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Our Membership Associations

First Step Alliance

Advancing successful reentry and economic empowerment for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through improved access to financial education and mainstream banking services.

Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research

Empowering LGBTQ households, organizations, and communities with fair and equal access to financial services to meet under-served LGBTQ financial needs and economic goals.

Industry Sponsors & Supporters

News & Community Insights

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Planned Credit Union for Formerly Incarcerated Seeking Startup Funding

Discrimination in financial services is a huge problem for millions of formerly incarcerated individuals, and especially impacts people...

Subscriber Spotlight: Jeffrey Deskovic

In today's Subscriber Spotlight presenting Diverge PFCU's passionate group of organizers for our radically inclusive credit union, we are...

Subscriber Spotlight: Joel Keyser

In this week's post shining a light on our amazing subscribers organizing for our radically inclusive federal credit union, Diverge PFCU...

Subscriber Spotlight: Shawanna Vaughn

In this week's Diverge Subscriber Spotlight introducing our team of incredible subscribers for our radically inclusive proposed federal...

Subscriber Spotlight: Tyrone Hanley

Diverge is pleased to continue introducing our amazing subscribers organizing for our radically inclusive proposed federal credit union....

American Banker Interview – Banking for Formerly Incarcerated

The media continues to shine a light on banking services for justice-involved individuals. American Banker recently published an article...

Subscriber Spotlight: Evie Litwok

Diverge is proud to begin formally introducing our dedicated group of subscribers organizing for our radically inclusive credit union for...

NCUA Gives Green Light for New Charter Application for Diverge PFCU

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has extended its approval for a new charter application for Diverge, a Proposed Federal...

Business Insider – What to Know About Second Chance Banking

First Step Alliance has published several articles highlighting systemic issues of discrimination in mainstream financial services for...