Our Story

A Small Credit Union With a Big Story

In 1936, Lincoln Park School Employees Credit Union began in a janitor’s closet at Hoover School with a simple purpose: people helping people.

Over the years, we’ve grown, expanded our services, and embraced new technology—but our commitment to personal service has remained the same.

Today, Lincoln Park Community Credit Union continues to provide the financial tools, guidance, and support our members need for every stage of life.

For 90 years we’ve helped our members become the heroes of their financial lives.

Our story starts with you. We’re a small credit union with a big story and we want to help you with yours. We started in the janitor’s closet of a school and grew over the years by simply helping people live their best financial life.

Over the years, the Credit Union has seen many changes, but one thing has always remained steady, and that is our commitment to our members.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote savings among our members, provide credit for productive purposes and deliver Secure Technologically Advanced Services

Loans, Mortgages & Home Equity
Provide Technological Advanced Services
Create a source of Credit
Competitive Rates & Fees
Unique Personalized Service

Why Choose LPCCU?

Personal Service

We’re here to listen, answer questions, and help you find financial solutions that fit your needs.

Solutions for Real Life

From everyday banking and saving to auto loans, mortgages, home equity, and more, we’re here for life’s big and small moments.

Convenient Banking

Manage your money with convenient digital tools while still having a local team available when you need us.

Member-Owned

As a credit union, we’re owned by our members—not outside stockholders. That means our focus stays on serving you.

Our History

Here’s a little trip down memory lane:

1936 – Lincoln Park School Employees Credit Union was founded by Howard Derr, principal of Hoover School. Mr. Derr conducted business in a janitors closet at Hoover School on Howard Street in Lincoln Park.
1958 – Municipal Employees of Lincoln Park were added to our field of membership and we became the Lincoln Park School and City Employees Credit Union.
1964 – Lincoln Park School and City Employees Credit Union expanded our field of membership to include Postal Employees of Lincoln Park.
1965 – Allen Park School, Municipal Employees and Postal Employees were added to our field of membership.
1966 – Mr. Derr retired as Principal and the Credit Union moved to its first office (outside of Hoover School) at 1280 Arlington, Lincoln Park.
1966 – Credit Union hit 1 Million in assets.
1969 – Credit Union moved to 1711 Fort Street, Lincoln Park.
1973 – Melvindale Municipal Employees were added to our field of membership.
1974 – Credit Union purchased the building at 1880 Emmons, Lincoln Park, and moved to the new office over Thanksgiving weekend.
1974 – Name was changed to Lincoln-Allen Credit Union.
1976 – Credit Unions were approved to have a “share draft” (checking) program.
1977 – “Share Draft Accounts (checking)
1985 – ATM card
1987 – Field of Membership was expanded to include anyone who lives or works in the City of Lincoln Park.
1987 – Name was changed to Lincoln Park Community Credit Union.
1987 – VISA credit card
1993 – LPCCU built our present location at 1400 Emmons Lincoln Park.
2003 – Website, Homebanking and E-bill
2005 – Mortgage Lending
2005 – Mastercard Debit Card
2011 – Total Assets as of Year End 47.7 Million
2012 – Mobile Banking
2017 – Card Valet and SecurLOCK Equip – mobile control of plastic cards
2018 – Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay added to MasterCard Debit and VISA Credit
2022 – Remote Capture

Our Story Is Really Your Story

For 90 years, LPCCU has been there for the moments that matter—from first savings accounts and first cars to new homes, growing families, and everything in between.

We’re proud of where we’ve been—and even more excited about what’s ahead.