The Ohio Educational Credit Union was incorporated in 1933 as the Cleveland Teachers Credit Union. Through the many years that followed, the Credit Union provided quality service to its members based on the fundamental principle underlying financial cooperatives – “People Helping People.” From its inception, the Credit Union provided a diverse selection of quality services for employees and family members of the Cleveland Public School System. In 1990 changes to the charter have opened Credit Union membership to all educational institutions throughout the state of Ohio along with a variety of other organizations. The varied Credit Union membership includes students, alumni, employees and retirees from primary and secondary schools, universities, teaching OHecu membershiphospitals and public and private trade schools throughout Ohio. In addition to educational institutions, OHecu also serves individuals from several community service organizations, home health care providers, manufacturing, day-care services and arts organizations.