FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2019
As the clock struck 8:30 AM, the doors to Democracy Federal Credit Union’s C Street Branch opened for the first time to welcome members, and at 8:34 AM, the credit union greeted the branch’s first member, Leslie, shortly followed by another member, and then another. The credit union’s fifth branch is located at 550 C Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. The new branch serves the perfect location nestled in between the two major metro stations of Federal Center SW and L’Enfant Plaza that also houses the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) for the Fredericksburg and Manassas lines, and shares one of two entrances with the Holiday Inn Washington- Capital.
With operating hours of Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, the credit union is ready to fully serve all members. The branch has been specifically designed to fit the needs of the D.C. population to offer members quick and easy access to their accounts, products and services and a walk-up ATM. The branch features digital marketing displays and provides a comfortable environment for members to perform transactions with Democracy FCU’s highly professional and knowledgeable staff. Employees will be able to perform multiple transactions including opening new accounts, taking loan applications, and assisting with transactions. Monthly, affiliated Home Advantage Program staff will be on site offering information on mortgages and home equity products to provide a one-on-one of questions and answers with members.
The credit union’s other locations include the Humphrey Building Branch located at 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.; Silver Hill Branch located at 5720 District Heights, MD; Alexandria Branch located at 400 N. Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA and a satellite branch located at 300 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA.