125 North Fulton St. Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-4611
Toll Free: (877) 273-AFCU      E-mail
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What Makes Us Alternatives?

Alternatives is a regional Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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

Our Vision:
To increase our impact and become the financial hub of a more prosperous community, with a strong local and national reputation for exceptional member service, competitive deposit and loan products, high employee morale and innovative outreach and education programs.  We will be the "head and heart" credit union, combining intelligent business practices with an unwavering commitment to our mission, building on our tradition of innovation in solving pressing local economic concerns.

What makes us Alternatives?
 

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Joe Nolan, Home Green Home

My family's credit union has been Alternatives since '96; We liked the mission, and who could resist banking in a converted house? In 2005 I started thinking about a retail start-up called "Home Green Home" that would sell healthy and eco-conscious home furnishings and renovation supplies. The Business CENTS class helped me to understand and develop the elements of a business plan, and set me on the path to taking the big leap.

At every stage, I've felt well supported by Alternatives' friendly staff. From one-on-one consultation to business banking and credit needs, I've received quick, helpful service at Alternatives. We always look to partner with organizations that share our values, and Alternatives fits the bill.


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