At CFCU we love to be involved in the community! When the community thrives, we thrive and we believe that by working together we create an amazing place to live and work!
Upcoming/Ongoing Events
Shred your old paper documents. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: East Syracuse Minoa High School
6400 Fremont Rd, East Syracuse
*Limit two boxes of papers per household.
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TBD
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, August 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TBD
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
Shred your old paper documents and electronics. This event is free for the entire community.
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TBD
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
Past Events
Each year, we invite our members and staff to gather and reflect on the previous year's successes and events. We also review the financial state of the Credit Union, hear from our CEO, Board Chair, Supervisory Committee, Treasurer, External Auditor and more. It also gives you the chance to exercise your rights as a member-owner of the Credit Union by asking questions, voting, and getting to know the staff, Executive Leadership Team, and Board.
This Year's Annual Meeting
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm
Registration is now closed. Thank you.
Each year, we encourage members of our communities to attend the CFCU Home Buyer Seminar. We review the home buying process. Hear from our entire expert Mortgage team. Giving you the knowledge and resources, you need to take the next step in buying a home. Plus, we will be raffling off two $100 gift cards! Hope to see you there!
THIS YEAR'S HOME BUYER SEMINAR: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This year's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please RSVP TO OUR HOME BUYER WEBINAR HERE.
Join us for a double game night! Featuring both Women’s and Men’s basketball teams. Come help cheering on the Bombers!
When: January 31st
- Women’s Game 5:30 pm
- Men’s Game 7:30 pm
Where: Ben Light Gymnasium
What: Free admission to both games for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!
Join us as we cheer on Big Red as they take on the University of Pennsylvania!
When: Saturday, November 9th at 1pm
Where: Schoellkopf Field
CFCU Members can claim up to 2 complimentary tickets by visiting this link.
Tickets are available for redemption from October 30th to November 6th.
- Select "Buy Tickets"
- Click "Select Seats"
- Add "CFCU Day"
- Proceed to check out!
Additional tickets may also be purchased using the link above.
Hope to see you there. Go Big Red!
Join us at SUNY Cortland for Family Weekend and help cheer on the Red Dragons!
SUNY Cortland vs. St. John Fisher
When: Saturday, October 26th at 1pm
Where: Grady Field
What: Free admission to both games for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Red Dragons!
Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!
When: Friday, October 18th from 5pm to 7pm
Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850
Ithaca College Football vs University of Rochester. Join us in cheering on the Bombers!
When: October 12th
- Game 1:00 pm
Where: Butterfield Stadium
What: Free admission for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!
Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!
When: Friday, September 20th from 5pm to 7pm
Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!
When: Friday, August 16th from 5pm to 7pm
Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Thursday, July 25th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU East Hill Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Thursday, July 25th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU Triphammer Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Wednesday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU East Syracuse Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Wednesday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU Route 281 Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Tuesday, July 23rd from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU Meadow Street Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Wednesday, July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU Port Watson Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Tuesday, July 23rd from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
CFCU Transformation Center on the Ithaca Commons
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Tuesday, July 23rd from 12:30-1:30pm
CFCU 1030/1050 Craft Road Offices
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!
When: Friday, July 19th from 5pm to 7pm
Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850
FREE ICE CREAM for members with the CFCU More app!
Tuesday, July 16th from 2:00-5:00 pm (or until supplies last)
Waterloo Tops Plaza Branch
Members will receive a free ice cream when they stop into a branch and show us their CFCU More app!
Don’t have the app? Staff will be available on the day of the event to help you enroll. You may also stop by your local branch or visit mycfcu.com/more at any time to enroll.
See you there!
Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
MORE INFO COMING SOON...
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us at the Sciencenter on Wednesday, June 26th, and discover over 250 interactive science exhibits to engage your curiosity and explore the world around you.
When: Wednesday, June 26th
Where: Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Get ready for a summer of excitement at the Downtown Ithaca Commons! Experience a vibrant array of street performers showcasing their talents every third Friday. Don't miss out on this FREE, diverse, and entertaining lineup!
When: Friday, June 21st from 5pm to 7pm
Where: 171 E. State Street, Ithaca NY 14850
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
THURSDAYS | 6-8 pm June 13th - Sept. 12th at the Bernie Milton Pavilion
Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion.
NEW LOCATION!
Get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 4 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
East Syracuse Minoa High School
East Syracuse, NY 13057
*Limit two boxes of papers per household. Shred Only.
Ithaca College has moved the baseball doubleheader to 10:00am and 1:00pm due to the likelihood of inclement weather later in the day.
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for two Free Ithaca College Baseball Games: Ithaca Bombers vs. Hobart College on Saturday, April 27th, at 10 am and at 1 pm!
For free entry, show the CFCU app on your phone or your CFCU Debit Card or Credit Card at the gate.
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a Free Cornell University Lacrosse Game: Cornell University vs. Harvard on Saturday, April 20th, at 12 pm!
TICKET INSTRUCTIONS
- Register (Registration Closes at 11:59PM on Friday, 4/19/2024)
- Click on the link above.
- Click on the "Crescent" seating area.
- Select up to two "CFCU Day" tickets. (up to 2 free tickets per member)
- Select any additional tickets for purchase.
- Click "Details & Pay" and finalize purchase.
Cornell University looks forward to welcoming CFCU members to campus for the Cornell Lacrosse vs. Harvard game on April 20th. In preparation for game day, you can check Cornell's Ticketing FAQs site for more information on attending Cornell Athletics events.
Go Big Red!
Each year, we encourage members of our communities to attend the CFCU Home Buyer Seminar. We review the home buying process. Hear from our entire expert Mortgage team. Giving you the knowledge and resources, you need to take the next step in buying a home. Plus, we will be raffling off two $100 gift cards! Hope to see you there!
THIS YEAR'S HOME BUYER SEMINAR: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This year's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please RSVP TO OUR HOME BUYER SEMINAR HERE.
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a day of free sporting events at SUNY Cortland
Just show up for free entry no CFCU identification needed.
3:00 PM - SUNY Women's Ice Hockey vs. Plattsburgh
5:30 PM - SUNY Women's Basketball vs. Buffalo State
7:00 PM - SUNY Men's Ice Hockey vs. Oswego
7:30PM - SUNY Men's Basketball vs. Buffalo State
Our Waterloo Branch is Participating in the Seneca County Christmas Project
If you would like to buy a gift for a family in need:
- Ask us for a tag at our Waterloo Branch
- Buy the item listed on the tag
- Bring the unwrapped gift to the Waterloo Branch by December 8th
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a Free Movie at the State Theater: E.T. The Extraterrestrial on Sunday, November 5th, Doors open at 11:30 am Movie starts at 12:00 pm.
For free entry, just show your CFCU Debit card, Credit card, or CFCU App at the door.
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a Free Cornell University Football Game: Cornell University vs. Princeton Tigers on Saturday, October 28th, at 1 pm!
TICKET INSTRUCTIONS
- Register
- Click on the link above.
- Click on the "Crescent" seating area.
- Select up to two "CFCU Day" tickets. (up to 2 free tickets per member)
- Select any additional tickets for purchase.
- Click "Details & Pay" and finalize purchase.
Cornell University looks forward to welcoming CFCU members to campus for the Cornell Football vs. Princeton game on October 28th. In preparation for game day, you can check Cornell's Ticketing FAQs site for more information on attending Cornell Athletics events.
Go Big Red!
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a Free Ithaca College Football Game: Ithaca Bombers vs. Union College on Saturday, October 14th, at 1 pm!
For free entry, just show the CFCU app on your phone or your CFCU Debit Card or Credit Card at the gate.
As a thank you to our amazing members, please join us for a Free SUNY Cortland Football Game: Cortland Red Dragons vs. Utica University on Saturday, October 7th, at 1 pm!
For free entry, just show the CFCU app on your phone or your CFCU Debit Card or Credit Card at the gate.
The 41st Annual Apple Harvest Festival presented by CFCU returns to Downtown Ithaca this fall, September 29th-October 1st.
CFCU Is excited to be this year's Festival Sponsor. At this event, we will have a booth offering face painting, temporary tattoos, and a photo booth at the event!
Apple Harvest Festival will also host plenty of farmstand fresh apples and produce, seasonal baked goods, a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites, and a craft fair with artisans from around the region. There will also be live music and entertainment.
Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 3 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
As a thank you to our amazing membership, please join us for a Free adaptation of KIDDSTUFF: Shrek Jr. The Musical on Friday, August 4th, at 10am and 12pm!
Due to the large response for tickets, both shows have sold out. We are now taking information for a waitlist. If you would like to be on the waitlist, please fill out the waitlist form at this link. If more space becomes available, we will contact those on the waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Due to limited seating, if you reserved, but can no longer attend, please email marketing@mycfcu.com
Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around.
July 29th
9am – 12pm
Free for the entire community, come drop off old electronics, get rid of those old documents you have laying around. With 3 different dates and locations we have you covered.
9am – 12pm
Join us each Friday in July for Live and free concerts!
Join us at the Courthouse Park in Cortland from 5:30 - 8pm. If you are a member, visit us at our table at the concert to get a free concert t-shirt. If you are not a member, concert t-shirts are a $5 donation. Information regarding weather updates, band info, and more can be found at Mainstreetmusicseries.com!
Live and free concerts are held every Thursday from June 8th - September 14th with the exception of one Thursday, July 20th.
Join us at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons from 6pm - 8pm. If you are a member, visit us at our table at the concert to get a free concert t-shirt. If you are not a member, concert t-shirts are a $5 donation. All donation proceeds will go the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. Visit Downtown Ithaca Alliance's website for more information and to find out who will be playing.
We are continuing the Frozen story, Join us for a free screening of the Disney Movie Frozen 2!
February 25th at 1:00 pm at the State Theatre of Ithaca!
The event is free for all CFCU members, so bring the whole family!
We will be raffling off a prize movie basket and more!
Hope to see you there!
Join us for a fantastic performance at the Hangar Theatre February 18th!
Fun for the whole family! In this surprising retelling of the fairy tale, Red is brave and observant, and the Wolf has a conscience, reminding us that people (and wolves) are not always as we expect them to be.
Two show times available, 10:00am and 12:00pm.
Join us for another exciting CFCU DAY! We will be cheering on Big Red as they take on Clarkson University!
When: Friday, February 17th at 7:00 pm!
Where: Lynah Rink
What: Free admission to the Hockey game for the first 100 CFCU members, and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways! First come, first served! Hope to see you there. Go Big Red!
Join us for a free screening of the Disney Classic Frozen!
February 4th at 1:00 pm at the State Theatre of Ithaca!
The event is free for all CFCU members so bring the whole family! We will also be raffling off a prize movie basket and more!
Hope to see you there!
On Friday, February 3rd, at 7:00 pm, we partnered with SUNY Cortland for a CFCU Day - Go Red Dragons!
The games are FREE to all CFCU members. So come on down and join us for some Hockey and root on the Red Dragons!
We will have prizes and giveaways at the game so bring the whole family! See you then!
Join us for a double game night! Featuring both Women’s and Men’s basketball teams. Come help cheering on the Bombers!
When: January 27th
- Women’s Game 5:30 pm
- Men’s Game 7:30 pm
Where: Ben Light Gymnasium
What: Free admission to both games for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!
Join us for another exciting CFCU DAY! We will be cheering on Big Red as they take on Dartmouth College!
When: November 12th at 1:00 pm!
Where: Schoellkopf Field
What: Free admission to the Football game for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Big Red!
Join us in cheering on the Bombers!
When: October 29th! at 1:00 pm!
Where: Butterfield Stadium
What: Free admission to the Football game for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Bombers!
CFCU's Free Shred days are back!
Shred your sensitive documents and electronics!*
- July 23, 2022 from 9am - 12pm - Grand Union Plaza, 3910 Route 281, Cortland, NY 13045
- August 6, 2022 from 9am - 12pm - Tops Plaza, 1959 US-20, Waterloo, NY 13165
- September 17, 2022 from 9am - 12pm - Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
*Limit two boxes of papers and two electronics per household. Check this list of acceptable and non-acceptable electronic items for shredding.
Live and free concerts are held every Thursday from June 9th - September 15th with the exception of one concert that will be held on Wednesday, July 20th.
Join us at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons from 6pm - 8pm. If you are a member, visit us at our table at the concert to get a free concert t-shirt. If you are not a member, concert t-shirts are a $5 donation. All donation proceeds will go the Family & Children's Service of Ithaca. Visit Downtown Ithaca Alliance's website for more information and to find out who will be playing.
We hope to see you there!
Join us in our tradition of cheering on Big Red since 1953!
When: April 23, 12:00pm
Where: Schoellkopf Field
What: Free admission to the lacrosse game for CFCU members and family (with proof of membership), and free giveaways!
Hope to see you there. Go Big Red!
How to Navigate Higher Education Financing
- Federal vs. Private Student Loans
- Understanding your Award Letter
- Tips for tuition savings
- CFCU’s student lending solution
DATE: Thursday, April 14, 2022
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
During the week of April 2-8 2022, CFCU will sponsor the Sciencenter's Week of the Young Child. Children will participate in fun activities with live animals, arts, crafts, and more during the week-long celebration! Activities are designed so parents and children can learn together. So please join us in celebrating the curiosity and creativity of our youngest members!
Join CFCU Community Credit Union as we take you through the home buying process. Learn tools, tricks, tips, and strategies to help you on your home buying journey. Our live and interactive panel of Mortgage experts are here to make sure you get the information you need. Mark your calendar and register below to secure your spot! All who register before March 19th will be included in a raffle with a prize total of $250!