The following may be of help for credit unions interested in serving a particular socio-economic, ethnic, urban or other population. |
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 Consumer Federation of America An advocacy organization, working to advance pro-consumer policy on a variety of issues before Congress, the White House, federal and state regulatory agencies, and the courts |
 Corporation for Enterprise Development Promotes asset-building and economic opportunity strategies, primarily in low-income and distressed communities, that bring together community practice, public policy, and private markets |
  National Council of La Raza A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans |
 National Urban League The nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream |
 The Urban Institute Policy think tank that tracks welfare, Social Security, Medicare, and other domestic policy issues |
 US PIRG Consumer Blog Washington-based consumerist blog keeps a "ripoff watch" on bankers, brokers and businesses |
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