About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A regular walked into Self-Help Federal Credit Union one morning and asked the teller with a straight face: ‘Can I open an account for my invisible dog?’ The teller looked puzzled but replied calmly, ‘Of course you can, sir.’ The man then proceeded to fill out the forms diligently. A few days later, his next-door neighbor, a delivery driver, came in asking if he could open an account for his invisible horse. The teller smiled and nodded knowingly, whispering to herself, ‘Another regular, I see.’
2. A delivery driver pulled up to the drive-thru window of Self-Help Federal Credit Union with a puzzled look on his face. ‘Excuse me,’ he said into the microphone. ‘I just delivered a package here last week. Is it normal for credit unions to grow bananas in their parking lot?’ The teller smiled and replied, 'Oh no sir, we don't grow bananas here!' Then she added, 'But if you see any strange plants, feel free to ask us—we're always happy to help.' The delivery driver drove off, shaking his head but smiling, while a nearby neighbor waved and muttered, 'Must be those new hybrid fruits they’re testing.'
3. A delivery driver pulled up to the drive-thru window of Self-Help Federal Credit Union one afternoon. As he waited for his turn, something unusual caught his ear—a soft, rhythmic tapping sound coming from inside. The driver leaned in closer, curious now. The tapping grew louder until a small hand emerged from an open window, carefully placing a freshly baked cookie on the counter. ‘Your change,’ said a friendly voice behind the glass. The delivery guy smiled and drove off, realizing that sometimes life’s best deposits come wrapped in chocolate chips.
4. A delivery driver pulled up to the drive-thru window of Self-Help Federal Credit Union with a box marked ‘urgent.’ As he approached, the microphone crackled, and an unfamiliar voice said, ‘Welcome to our new service—depositing your dreams!’ The delivery driver looked puzzled but smiled and replied, 'I’ll take that as a compliment!' He drove off, leaving behind a confused teller and a sign on the door reading: "Dreams Accepted Here." The next day, a neighbor stopped by and asked if they could deposit their wish for eternal good weather. Everyone laughed, and the credit union became known for its unique sense of humor.