“Helping members achieve their goals and improve their lives through quality financial services”

Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services is proud to serve as the Sponsor for the Proposed Inspire Community Development Federal Credit Union.

What is a Community Development Credit Union (CDCU)?  It is a credit union with a specialized mission of serving low- and moderate-income people and communities. Read more information about CDCUs.

This important project has been the result of several years of community planning and support. A steering committee of community leaders worked hard to bring this unique financial institution to you.

Currently, Inspire is in the process of getting their federal charter. Check back on this website for current information on the CDCU and its progress.

Inspire’s Board of Directors

Crispen Bocanegra, Retired from Eaton Corporation
Tom Evans, Retired Oaklawn Hospital
Jim Haadsma, McCroskey Law
Nancy Macfarlane, CEO, Community Action
David Morton, Clergy Member
Victoria Reese, Executive Director, Kambly Living Center
Terris Todd, Battle Creek Central High School

Inspire’s Generous Funders

Battle Creek Community Foundation
Battle Creek Unlimited
Miller Foundation
United Way of Greater Battle Creek
W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Inspire is also grateful to partner with

ARC of Calhoun County
Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity
Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce
Calhoun County Commission
Charitable Union
City of Battle Creek – Neighborhood Services Office
Comerica Bank
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland
JONAH
Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union
Latino Hispanic Community project
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Michigan Credit Union League
Michigan Works First
Ministers and Churches of Battle Creek
National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions
Neighborhoods Inc
Southwest Michigan Urban League