About Us
Mission Statement
The mission of Ohio's First Class Credit Union is to ensure maximum member benefits through cost effective financial services.
"People Helping People"
OFCCU is all about helping people. In fact, its the only reason we exist. Our goal is to provide our members with a lifetime of quality financial services at the lowest possible cost. Other financial institutions offer similar financial products, but our Credit Union is different. OFCCU is a nonprofit financial cooperative. We are owned by our members, the same people who use our services. As a result, we are able to offer financial services that provide more value and savings that will help them improve their financial well-being.
Who Can Join The Credit Union
• OFCCU serves anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Cuyahoga County.
• OFCCU serves the employment groups listed below.
• Family members are also eligible.
• Surviving spouses will become primary members of the credit union.
• Retired employees of the distinct employment groups may become members of the credit union after retirement.
• Anyone becoming a member under the above definition of membership can remain a member for his/her lifetime, without mregards for location of residence of kind of employment, provided at least one (1) share ($5.00) remains in the account.
Select Employee Groups serviced by OFCCU:
• U.S. Post Office (Cleveland Division) • Cuyahoga County (36 Affiliated Agencies)
• Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District • Cleveland Metroparks
• Lakewood Hospital • Metro General Hospital
• Metro Health Center Skilled Nursing • City Of Lakewood
• City Of North Olmsted • City Of Fairview Park
• City Of Bay Village • Villa Care Center
• Lossman Motors • Surety Title (1-1-04)
• Cleveland Thermal Energy • Greyhound Lines
• Chicago Title (Tower Administrative Services, Inc.)
Please Note: Anyone who becomes a member is encouraged to remain a member for his or her lifetime, without regard to any of the original qualifying criteria as long as one, $5.00 share remains in the account.
Would You Like To Become A Credit Union Volunteer?
OFCCU is always looking for members in good standing who have the time and are qualified to fill vacant positions on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee as they arise.
These important volunteer positions help determine the future direction of your credit union. Duties include attending monthly Board meetings, an annual planning seminar, and training sessions.
If you are interested in being considered for a future position as needed, please send a letter of interest to:
Secretary, OFCCU Board of Directors
PO Box 5877
Cleveland, Ohio 44101-0877
Celebrating 80 Years Of Service 1932 - 2012
We are are now celebrating our 80th anniversary year of continuous service to our valued members.
OFCCU welcomes our members to enjoy a lifetime of financial services! No matter where you are in your life's journey, OFCCU can handle your financial needs.
History of the Credit Union

OFCCU started its history in 1932 as the Cleveland Postal Employees Crdit Union, Inc.

The Cleveland Postal Employees Credit Union, Inc. was the brain child of several postal employees who met together in 1932. They came together because they wanted to help Postal Employees to help themselves. They would pool their monies together, and make low interest loans to other postal employees. The interest charged would be used to pay dividends to the savers who put up the money for the loans.

On August 13, 1932, the State of Ohio issued its approval of the Articles of Incorporation for the Cleveland Postal Employees Credit Union, Inc.

CPECU had a Board of Directors set up along the lines of craft (clerks, carriers, and mail handlers). They hired a manager to run the credit union along with a few office clerks. The U.S.Postal Service gave the credit union free space and most of the employees were part-timers who also worked for the Postal Service.

In October, 1980 the credit union moved from the Post Office Facility at West 3rd and Prospect Avenue to its very own building at 535 Eagle Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The credit union began hiring employees from outside sources. In October, 1988, the credit union moved to its present location at 1800 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, because of the new Domed Stadium that was to be built near our 535 Eagle Avenue property.

In May, 1993 the County Employees Credit Union was merged into the Cleveland Postal Employees Credit Union, Inc. Our County Branch office is still located in the Administration Building at, 1219 Ontario Avenue Cleveland, Ohio. The credit union also serves several selected employee groups.

In April 2011, CPECU changed to a community charter serving Cuyahoga county and changed its name to Ohio's First Class Credit Union.

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