MARION, Ind.–Afena Federal Credit Union has broken ground at the site of its new corporate headquarters here. The event included a blessing from Rev. Larry Batchelor, and remarks from Afena Board President Nate McNeely, Afena President/CEO Karen Madry, and City Council President Brian Cowgill.
“Afena is truly a credit union for the people,” said Cowgill.
As Grant County’s only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Afena said it is mission-focused on providing affordable, high-quality financial products and services to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Grant and Wabash counties—especially financially vulnerable individuals and families.
“A few years ago, I made a commitment to our staff to address the North branch building, and we finally found just the right location for our credit union,” said President/CEO Karen Madry. “I am so thankful to our staff because this is only possible through their hard work and dedication. The continued growth and success of Afena as an organization speaks to the critical need for the work we are doing as a low-income designated credit union in our community. I’m so excited to see the vision for this new building come to life, because the vision isn’t just about a building. It’s about expanding financial opportunities in our community. It’s about creating equitable access to high-quality, affordable financial products and services.”
The new building is scheduled to be completed in early 2023 and will feature nearly 10,000 square feet of space to provide ample room for future growth, it will also include a full-service branch and the very latest in interactive banking technology.