Our Story
It all started in 1935 when a group of 10 individuals pooled their resources to help each other succeed financially by starting a Credit Union. Southern Lakes Credit Union is a member owned financial cooperative. With our Home Office in Kenosha, WI we are a Community Chartered Credit Union serving all individuals living or working in Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Milwaukee, Rock and Waukesha counties in Wisconsin and Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois.
Mission
Mission Statement
We will strive to develop lifelong relationships that enhance the personal and financial success of our membership and improve the communities in which we serve.
Vision Statement
We will strive to make a significant difference in improving the quality of life of our members and the communities we serve by providing affordable access to credit and financial services.
Core Values
S – We will honor the status of our members by always treating them with dignity and respect.
E – We will strive for excellence in meeting the service needs of our members.
R – We take responsibility for our actions as individuals and as an organization.
V – We will only offer value-added products to our members.
I – Our integrity will ensure the handling of your personal finances with the strictest confidentiality.
C – Your convenience will always be a priority.
E – We are committed to continuing to educate ourselves and our members to ensure current products and effective business practices.
Southern Lakes Credit YOUnion. Putting you first since 1935.
Our History
March 19, 1935
The Credit Union was founded by 10 individuals as the Kenosha Teacher’s Credit Union.
1960
We celebrated 25 years of serving our members financial needs.
1969
Our charter was expanded to allow us to serve anyone living in the Kenosha Unified School District.
1981
Our charter was expanded to allow us to serve Walworth County school employees.
July 2, 1982
The Kenosha Teacher’s Credit Union partnered with WAL-CO Credit Union and became Southern Lakes Credit Union.
August 25, 1985
We celebrated 50 years of serving our members financial needs.
We also became a Community Chartered Credit Union to allow us to serve anyone who lives or works in Kenosha and Walworth counties.
1989
Sunnyside Credit Union (formerly the Snap-on Employees Credit Union) partnered with Southern Lakes Credit Union.
1992
Our charter was expanded to enable us the opportunity to serve anyone who lives or works in Racine County.
1993
Victory Credit Union partnered with Southern Lakes Credit Union.
1994
Kenosha News Credit Union partnered with Southern Lakes Credit Union.
2003
Our charter was expanded to allow us to serve anyone who lives or works in Milwaukee, Rock, and Waukesha Counties in Wisconsin and Lake and McHenry Counties in Illinois.
2005
Our Charter was expanded to allow us to serve anyone who is a member of the Harley Owners Group in Wisconsin or Illinois.
2010
We celebrated 75 years of serving our members financial needs.
2018
We became a Low Income designated Credit Union to help us better serve the under-served in our communities
Since 1935, we have followed the Credit Union philosophy of “People helping People”. Through all of our growth and changes, there has been one constant. That constant is that we are here to serve you, our members. Thank you for all your support throughout the years.
