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Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) was founded in 1954 and has been dedicated to the financial wellbeing of its members throughout the counties of Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Rensselaer, as well as the towns of Cohoes, Watervliet, and Green Island in Upstate New York.

By offering low interest rates, low to no service charges, and competitive financial products, our not-for-profit financial cooperative is one of the top credit unions in the region. Our experienced team of lenders and financial advisors can provide the tools and resources needed to help navigate important financial decisions.

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Are Safety Deposit Boxes Actually Safe?

Protecting family heirlooms, collectibles, and important documents can lead to an endless amount of worry. Although many of us have been led to believe that safety deposit boxes offered by banks across the United States are safe, it doesn’t mean your property is fully protected. This sense of worry can escalate if you’ve heard the… Read more »

HRCCU holds Donation Drive for The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Hudson River Community Credit Union’s guiding principle is to make life better for our members and the communities we serve. In light of these principles, this week we would like to shine a spotlight on our Glens Falls Branch staff for helping make the donation drive for The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing… Read more »

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HRCCU Helps Donate Meals to Local Families Affected by COVID-19

Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) staff members, with the help of Corinth Central Schools, is set to donate $2,000 in meals to local families who have been impacted by COVID-19. Partnering with Ball Corporation and Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation, HRCCU will help to distribute meals in the form of gift cards to families… Read more »

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Hudson River Community Credit Union Donates $20,000 to Capital Region Youth Centers

Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU), as a local not-for-profit credit union, is dedicated to bettering the lives of its members, families, and community. Part of this mission involves giving back to the local community in a variety of ways, including drive-thru food drives, donating to first responders, and hosting fundraiser events. Youth Center Donations… Read more »

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5 Budgeting Tips to Help Save Money & Stay Within Budget

Creating and sticking to a budget is easier said than done. Many of us start the month with the best intentions but then find ourselves exceeding our spending limit. There are several reasons why a person can overspend on their budget. Holiday shopping, overspending on items just because they’re on sale, or forgetting to keep… Read more »

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Hudson River Community Credit Union Named 2020 Healthiest Employer

With employee health being one of the most important topics in the workplace — especially with the recent emergence of COVID-19 — we are proud to announce that HRCCU has been named a 2020 Healthiest Employer by the Albany Business Review for the second straight year. The awards program honors 30 companies in the Capital… Read more »

3 High School Graduates Awarded College Scholarships by HRCCU

Meet the Winners Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) has awarded three deserving local high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarships as the 2020 school year comes to an end.  These scholarships will allow the recipients to offset the cost of studying at a 2- or 4-year college or university this fall. The recipients of… Read more »

A Message to our Members About COVID-19

At Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU), the health and well-being of our members, employees, and communities is our top priority. We understand the concern over the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our members and employees as we learn more about the virus. At this time, we… Read more »

HRCCU Takes Part in National Read Across America Day!

On Monday, March 2nd HRCCU Branch Manager Jess Schul joined Troy School 18’s 1st grade after school program for an afternoon of reading cute and educational stories. Jess read the story Dragons Love Tacos to the kids and loved every minute of it.