Whittier College recently received a generous gift from the Credit Union of Southern California, reinforcing a shared commitment to student success and well-being.

ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) partnered with Assemblymembers Michelle Rodriguez (District 53) and John Harabedian (District 41), the California Department of Insurance, and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to support the "Senior Scam Busters" seminar, held on May 30 at the Landecena Community Building in Upland, CA.The event, themed "Your Guide to Being Scam Free," offered essential tips and resources to help seniors identify, avoid, and report financial scams. As scams targeting older adults continue to rise, awareness events such as this are critical for delivering timely guidance and best practices that safeguard seniors' financial well-being.As part of the event, CU SoCal also distributed dozens of personal shredders to attendees and local senior centers located in Chino and Upland."CU SoCal is deeply committed to helping our Members and community stay financially safe," said Melissa Manning, Vice President of Business & Talent Development at CU SoCal. "Events like Senior Scam Busters empower individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and those they care about. It's part of our mission to build better lives."According to Manning, attendees expressed enthusiasm about learning fraud prevention tactics they had never previously considered and were especially grateful for the personal shredders. Many noted they may not have been able to afford such a valuable fraud deterrent on their own.This collaborative event aligns with CU SoCal's ongoing efforts to provide financial education, support community wellness, and ensure that Members of all ages have access to the tools they need to thrive.About Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal)Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, CU SoCal is a credit union open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. CU SoCal has a superior five-star financial rating from BauerFinancial, holds more than $2.9 billion in assets, and serves more than 155,000 Members

ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) has finalized its merger with LA Financial Credit Union (LA Financial), which included Havasu Community Credit Union—a division of LA Financial prior to the merger. LA Financial will become CU SoCal, while Havasu Community Credit Union will retain its name as Havasu Community Credit Union, a division of CU SoCal. The move increases CU SoCal's assets to more than $3.3 billion and the number of Members to more than 180,000. As part of the merger, CU SoCal will also add four more branches—Norwalk, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Lake Havasu City branch locations, increasing its branch network to 25 locations.CU SoCal President and CEO Dave Gunderson will continue to serve as CEO within the organization, and Carol Galizia, former LA Financial CEO, will serve as Chief of Strategic Initiatives. As part of the partnership, all LA Financial team members will be welcomed to the CU SoCal team and offered positions.Incoming team members can also expect further career opportunities, advancement possibilities, access to development programs, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.This partnership enhances our ability to serve Members of CU SoCal, LA Financial, and Havasu Community. Members will now benefit from increased access to branch locations and a broader range of products and services."This partnership is about more than combining two financially strong credit unions; it's about creating something truly special," said Gunderson