Credit Union of Southern California earns 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for third consecutive year. PR Newswire Today at 9:00am PDT CU SoCal is once again among the top 78 places to work worldwide ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) has once again been recognized by workplace consulting and research firm Gallup as one of the top 78 places to work worldwide in 2026, earning the prestigious Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the third consecutive year, and one of only five credit unions to win the award in 2026. The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award is based on employee engagement, a key measure of an organization's ability to foster a positive workplace culture through strong leadership, employee wellbeing, transparent communication, and a shared belief in the organization's mission. Earning this recognition for three consecutive years underscores CU SoCal's ongoing commitment to cultivating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to the organization's purpose. "We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition for the third year in a row, which reflects the strength and consistency of the culture we've built at CU SoCal," said Dave Gunderson, CU SoCal President and CEO. "Our success starts with our people. By continuing to invest in their growth and wellbeing, and by fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, trust, and care, we ensure our team remains engaged and inspired to deliver exceptional service to our Members every day." Organizations considered for this honor must rank in the top percentile of engagement as defined by Gallup each year. Those that qualify are invited to apply and must submit extensive evidence demonstrating their culture of excellence. A panel of Gallup experts evaluates submissions to determine the final award recipients. About Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) is a federally chartered credit union open to anyone who qualifies for Membership. Individuals may become Members through family or household relationships, employer partnerships, select educational institutions, residency or employment in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, or through a complimentary membership in a CU SoCal nonprofit partner association. CU SoCal remains a Member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative dedicated to helping Members build better lives through personalized financial services and support. CU SoCal has a superior five-star financial rating from BauerFinancial, holds more than $3.84 billion in assets, and serves more than 185,000 Members. For more information, visit CUSoCal.org. SOURCE Credit Union of Southern California This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

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