Giving Back in Extraordinary Ways
We Give.
For over 90 years, our focus has always been on people — our members, our employees, and our communities. Through financial education programs, charitable giving, and volunteer projects, we strive to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. We believe that when a community thrives, everyone wins.
We Care.
Casual for a Cause
Every other payday Thursday, you'll see ECU employees supporting Casual for a Cause. This employee giving program helps smaller charities in extraordinary ways. Participating employees donate $1 per paycheck with a 100% match from ECU. Since 2020, ECU employees have donated $217,000 to forty-six organizations.

We Serve.
Volunteer Paid Time Off
At ECU, our commitment to service extends far beyond our walls! ECU employees receive Volunteer Paid Time Off to support the communities we serve, often through employee-designated volunteer events. We are incredibly proud of our ECU team members who roll up their sleeves and volunteer to assist amazing organizations, making a lasting impact in our communities! ECU employees are shining examples of what it means to have ECU BESIDE YOU.

A Better Way for the Future
Improving Financial Well-being for All
From free financial wellness coaches for members to sponsoring financial literacy curriculums in local schools, ECU offers a variety of opportunities to improve the financial futures of the communities it serves. ECU, through a partnership with Banzai, equips teachers with the resources they need to teach real-world finance in a fun way. ECU provides free, financial education curriculums to elementary, middle, and high school classrooms through partnerships with over 250 schools across Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia service areas.

I can’t thank you enough for sponsoring these awesome resources for our students! We will have approximately 400 kids in our house each semester who desperately need these critical life lessons.
