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Become a Member

There’s room
for you here

Our doors are open to anyone who lives, works, or attends college in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago county. Take a look at who can join and what it means to be part of a credit union that’s owned by the people it serves.

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You’re eligible to join if:

  • You live, work, or attend college in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago county
  • You’re a current employee or retiree of Kimberly-Clark
  • You’re a union member with the AFL-CIO or the Fox Valley Area Labor Council
  • You’re the immediate family of someone who already banks with us
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Bank where you feel welcome, seen, and supported

This credit union is owned by its members. That means we work with only our community in mind. We invest all our earnings right here at home, improving the outlook for our friends and neighbors in Northeastern Wisconsin.

Our Mission

To make room for every member to grow on their own terms

Grow with Real People

We build personal, first-name relationships where every member is known, heard, and supported.

Grow on Solid Ground

We’ve been member-owned and locally rooted for nearly 80 years, built on a cooperative model that puts all of us first.

Grow Your Way

We provide practical tools, honest guidance, and flexible solutions built around your life.

Grow Where It Matters

We show up in the communities that need us most, from local neighborhoods to rural towns.

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Joining takes just a few moments

  1. Check that you’re eligible by looking over the list above. You can always reach out if you’re not sure.
  2. Apply from anywhere when you open your account online with simple and secure e-signing.
  3. We’ll help you settle in. You can set up online banking and ask us anything along the way.
From Our Community

I have consistently had positive experiences with this credit union. What stands out most is the exceptional customer service. The staff knows me by name, takes time to answer my questions, and has helped me with checking, savings, CDs, and money market accounts. They clearly explain my options and ensure I feel confident in my financial decisions. It is refreshing to collaborate with a team that genuinely values its members and goes the extra mile. I highly recommend this credit union to anyone seeking a financial institution that puts their members first.

  • Marlene R
  • Linden CU Member

Membership questions, answered

Do I have to be a Kimberly-Clark employee to join?

No. That was true many years ago, but not anymore. The simplest way to qualify today is to live, work, or attend college somewhere in our seven-county area: Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago. Kimberly-Clark employees and retirees are still very welcome, and so are certain union members and the family of anyone who already banks with us. If you’re not sure where you fit, give us a call and we’ll help figure it out.

I just live in the area, can I still become a member?

Yes. If you live in any of the seven counties (Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago) we serve, you’re eligible to join, and the same goes if you work there or attend a college, university, or technical school here. You don’t need a tie to the mill or to a union. Living here is enough.

Who counts as immediate family?

We keep this fairly broad on purpose, because family comes in a lot of shapes. Immediate family includes the spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, stepparents, and stepchildren of anyone eligible to join. If you’re related to a member and you’re not sure whether you qualify, just ask and we’ll take a look with you.

What do I need to open my account?

Not much! A government-issued photo ID, your Social Security number, and contact information. There’s also a small one-time deposit to open your account. That deposit is what makes you a member-owner of the credit union. You can do the whole thing online in a few minutes, or stop by the branch if you’d rather we walk you through it together.

Wherever you’re starting, we’ll start there with you.

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