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We moved to 117th Street!

We are excited to announce that our EAST HARLEM BRANCH has a new commercial space at 2285 2nd AVENUE, NEW YORK, 10035, located on the corner of 117th Street and 2nd Avenue. As you may know, we have been looking for a new space for a long time and have initiated construction a couple of months ago. Now, we are ready to open our doors on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 2020.

What’s coming to the New East Harlem Branch?

• Our new location is at a prime commercial space in the heart of East Harlem

• It is easily accessible by public transportation by bus: M15, M115 and M116, and by train: 4 and 6

• It’s equipped with a 24HR ATM that accepts check and cash deposit, as well as cash withdrawals

• Our temporary Covid-19 Hours of Operation will remain until further notice

• Appointments for in-person member service are now available

• Our current East Harlem branch telephone, email, and fax numbers will remain the same

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 212-529-8197 or lespfcu@lespfcu.org

Our Hours of Operation have changed due to Covid-19 until further notice.

Lower East Side Branch | 212.529.8197 | 37 Avenue B New York, NY 10009

East Harlem Branch | 212.828.6061 | 2285 2nd Avenue, New York, 10035

North Shore Branch | 718.554.4544 | 2 St Paul’s Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301

Lower East Side People’s FCU has worked for almost 35 years to combat systemic inequities and promote economic and racial justice. The COVID-19 crisis and uprisings against police brutality and anti-Black violence underscore the continued urgency of this work. At this watershed moment, we stand with all who are working to change systems to guarantee safety, dignity and opportunity for all.

As a financial cooperative, our credit union is called in its daily work to confront the violence of neighborhood disinvestment, segregation and poverty. We do so by creating pathways for our members to achieve economic security and participate fully in their communities. We invest in truly affordable housing and cooperative ownership, to create the conditions in which safety, self-determination, and justice may flourish. Through our advocacy, we work with partners to address root causes of racial and economic inequality.

Our credit union has been working hard to support members through the COVID-19 crisis, which has taken its harshest toll on communities of color. When the pandemic hit, our staff moved quickly to keep branches open, expand remote services, and help members tap into relief programs. We have made almost $1.5 million in federal PPP loans, so far, to help keep local small businesses and their employees afloat; deferred or modified $9 million in loans for members facing hardship; and much more.

We know from the 2008 financial crisis and Hurricane Sandy that our credit union will play a vital role in stabilizing and helping our communities recover. More than ever, we must come together as a cooperative to face the challenges ahead. Please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance, to get involved, or simply to thank our hardworking staff. 

-LES People’s Board of Directors