Community

At ESL, our focus beyond a superior customer experience is providing essential guidance to stimulate greater financial wellness for every member. Reinvesting in people, programs, and businesses to help grow the local economy. And collectively creating and supporting true community impact and better quality of life for all.

We’re Inspired to Make an Impact

That’s why we’re leading efforts to empower individuals, non-profits, and small businesses to grow and prosper in meaningful ways.
Grant Funding

We provide support through the ESL Charitable Foundation to help local not-for-profit organizations be more effective in serving our community.
The Commissary, Downtown Kitchen Incubator

The Commissary provides shared kitchen space to aspiring entrepreneurs in Rochester, who are reshaping our community in many ways.
Funding Request Information

Here’s how to request financial support for your community minded organization or upcoming event.
Now Open in Bull’s Head

We’re proud to bring financial services to more people and businesses in Bull’s Head, the 19th Ward, J.O.S.A.N.A., and nearby neighborhoods.
ESL Federal Credit Union to Acquire Alesco Advisors

The acquisition of Alesco will expand and enhance ESL’s wealth management and investment advisory service offerings.
Financial Wellness

Guidance, solutions, and support that help individuals and businesses achieve financial goals and be fiscally fit. That’s Financial Wellness at ESL.
Text Message Schemes & What to Know

With texting now a primary way people communicate, scammers are using it more than ever to try and gain access to your information.
ESL Financial Education Center

Introducing a new source of content designed to help you improve your financial health. It’s more than financial education, it’s feeling free from financial worry.