Honoring Community Roots, Local Partnerships, and the Newest Home of SFCU
This December, we’re proud to shine the next spotlight in our Celebrating Local series on one of the newest additions to the SFCU family: our Morris branch. Officially opened in July 2025, this branch represents far more than a new building. It symbolizes partnership, perseverance, and the power of a community that rallied for access to essential financial services.
Nestled in the Butternut Valley region, Morris embodies everything we love about serving small towns: neighbors helping neighbors, multi-generation family businesses, and a shared commitment to lifting one another up. It’s a place rich with history and heart, and now, with SFCU firmly planted on Main Street, a place where local financial empowerment can continue to grow.
Why SFCU Came to Morris: A Mission Rooted in Service
Our presence in Morris began with a simple truth: every community deserves access to reliable, local financial services. For years, Morris and the surrounding Butternut Valley region had limited access to in-person banking, an essential resource for families, farmers, small businesses, and local governments.
That’s where the Butternut Valley Alliance (BVA) stepped in.
The BVA, a partnership representing Morris, Butternut, Gilbertsville, and Mt. Upton, recognized the impact the loss of local banking was having on the region. Through their grassroots “Save Our Bank” initiative, they explored options, searched for partners, and ultimately helped bring the right people to the table.
When the Alliance approached SFCU, the alignment was immediate.
Our mission—to promote financial accessibility and serve the underserved—matched the community’s need. And with support from the New York State Banking Development District (BDD) program, establishing a branch in Morris became not only possible, but purposeful.
Together, we set out to bring banking back to the Butternut Valley.
A Branch Built on Collaboration
The opening of the Morris branch was truly a community effort. From the temporary location that welcomed members early on, to the historic building that now houses the new branch, every step of the journey was shaped by collaboration.
“From the outset, Sidney Federal Credit Union has shown its deep commitment to the Butternut Valley. They’ve been an exceptional partner—supporting local programs, uplifting families, and even installing a hitch for horses to better serve our Amish neighbors. SFCU is truly a community bank.”
— Maggie Brenner, Vice Chair of the Butternut Valley Alliance
As part of the BDD designation, SFCU can now accept municipal deposits, an important step in keeping local funds circulating right here in the community. But more than that, the Morris branch serves as a local hub for financial empowerment, offering services and support that start at birth and grow with every life stage.
This location also plays a key role in SFCU’s broader strategy to support rural towns across Central New York, including the future rollout of our mobile branch designed to reach members in communities like Downsville and Unadilla.
Celebrating Morris All Month Long
As our December Celebrating Local feature, Morris will be front and center across our social channels all month. We’ll be highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations that help this community thrive, sharing stories that show what it truly means to grow good, together.
Here’s what you can expect:
🌱 Spotlights on local members, businesses, and partners ☕ In-branch activities including a Flat Sprout coloring wall and hot chocolate soirée 🗺️ A Morris Scavenger Hunt to explore and support local gems 📲 Updates and stories on social media throughout the month
Whether you live in the Butternut Valley or love visiting it, we invite you to join the celebration.
A Branch We’re Proud to Call Home
Our Morris branch may be new, but our connection to the community is already deep. Thanks to the dedication of the BVA, the support of the BDD program, and the warm welcome from local families and businesses, SFCU is honored to be part of the rich fabric of Morris.
Here, banking is more than a transaction, it’s a relationship. It’s belonging. It’s growing stronger, together.
Welcome to Celebrating Local: Morris. And thank you, Morris, for welcoming us into your community.
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