Telco Triad Partners with Unity in Action to Provide Citizenship Loans through "United, Avanzamos Project"

April 1, 2025

SIOUX CITY, IA – Telco Triad Community Credit Union (Telco Triad) is proud to announce the launch of the "United, Avanzamos Project" in partnership with Unity in Action. This initiative will empower individuals on their path to U.S. citizenship by providing essential financial support through citizenship loans. The loans will help cover the costs of the application process, reducing barriers for those striving to achieve this significant milestone.

"Partnering with Unity in Action allows us to directly support those in our community working toward citizenship,” said Andrew G. Barriger, CEO at Telco Triad. “The United, Avanzamos Project helps individuals and families achieve stability and success, strengthening our entire Siouxland community.”

This partnership reflects Telco Triad’s ongoing dedication to serving immigrant communities through its Juntos Avanzamos (“Together We Advance”) designation. As the first credit union in Northwest Iowa to receive this national recognition from Inclusiv, Telco Triad remains committed to helping Hispanic and immigrant communities navigate the U.S. financial system.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Telco Triad, whose dedication to immigrant communities aligns with our mission,” said Olga Guevara, Executive Director at Unity in Action. “Through the United Avanzamos Project, we are not only creating pathways to build credit but also addressing the gaps to citizenship, while helping to fully integrate individuals into the fabric of our community.”

Telco Triad’s citizenship loans feature flexible terms and low interest rates, designed to make the citizenship process more affordable for participants in Unity in Action’s Citizenship Class. For more details, individuals can visit any Telco Triad branch or contact Unity in Action directly.

About Telco Triad CCU:
Telco Triad Community Credit Union was founded in 1945 and is based in Sioux City, IA. With assets of $155 million and over 15,800 members, Telco Triad's dedicated employees, coupled with a wide array of financial services, provide members a personalized experience through the credit union's six convenient branch locations and its online banking/mobile app. Visit us at www.telcotriad.org. Federally Insured by NCUA.

About Unity in Action:
Unity in Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Latino and immigrant communities by promoting workers’ rights, civic engagement, and justice through education, training, and advocacy. Programs like civic health and citizenship are designed to help educate community members on civic responsibilities, educating individuals to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.