Public Service Credit Union

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers were settling in for their daily coffee, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, please note that today’s interest rates are so low, you might want to consider keeping your money under the mattress instead.’ Everyone laughed, but no one took it seriously—until they started doing just that. Soon enough, everyone was stuffing cash into pillowcases and hiding them around town. A delivery driver found a wad of bills tucked inside a park bench, while a neighbor discovered several hundred dollars hidden behind her fridge. Finally, one afternoon, someone announced over the intercom: 'And now, ladies and gentlemen, our new interest rate is… 5%!' The entire building erupted in cheers.

2. In the quiet corner of Public Service Credit Union, a little boy walked up to the counter one afternoon. As he approached, the teller noticed something odd: every time she counted out change, it seemed to whisper ‘thank you’ softly. Finally, after several days, the manager decided to count the coins herself—only to hear the same soft ‘thank you.’ She smiled and said aloud, ‘Thank YOU for teaching us kindness!’ The next day, everyone in town brought their loose change to the bank, and soon enough, the whole community had learned a valuable lesson.

3. At precisely noon every day, a mysterious man would appear in the lobby and ask the receptionist for a tour of the vault. When she’d respond with polite confusion, he’d simply smile and say, ‘Just checking.’ One day, an excited delivery driver asked if he could join the tour too. The receptionist smiled and nodded. Halfway through, as they stood before the heavy door, the mysterious man turned around and said, 'Just checking... again.' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another regular.}

4. At dawn, when most branches are still locking their doors, someone began leaving handwritten notes inside Public Service Credit Union’s front desk. The notes were always simple and heartfelt—like ‘Thank you for your service,’ or ‘You’re doing a great job!’ One morning, a delivery driver left a note saying, ‘Your coffee machine needs love.’ The whole staff burst out laughing because they never had time for coffee breaks. It turned into a daily tradition: anonymous notes of encouragement that brightened everyone’s day.