Celebrating 75 Years of Service and Growth
On February 21, 1950, Connie Enright realized a long-held dream. Together with six colleagues, he prepared and submitted a charter certificate to the National Credit Union Administration—the federal agency responsible for regulating federal credit unions—with the goal of forming a credit union that would serve hospital employees.
Just over a month later, on March 24, 1950, the Grace New Haven Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union was officially established. A volunteer Board of Directors was formed shortly thereafter, including Connie Enright, John Mantz, Mary Jane Bossa, Mabel Martin, Helen McKeon, Raymond Brown, and Mary DeCrosta. Operating out of the Winchester basement of the hospital, the credit union began offering services under the management of Connie Enright.
As the credit union evolved, so did its name. It was first renamed Yale New Haven Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union, and later, Yale New Haven Healthcare Federal Credit Union—to better reflect the broader network of affiliated healthcare organizations. In 1993, membership eligibility expanded to include family and household members of existing members.
In 2012, the credit union received approval for a new charter under the Trade Industry Professional (TIP) designation. This allowed for continued growth and enabled the credit union to serve a wider population of healthcare professionals throughout the State of Connecticut.
Recognizing the vital role that healthcare professionals play in our communities, the credit union adopted a new name in 2014: Healthcare Financial Federal Credit Union. This name reflects our enduring commitment to supporting all healthcare workers and their families across Connecticut.
In 2016, we were proud to welcome the members of Bridgeport Hospital Federal Credit Union into our growing family.
Now, in 2025, as we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we mark another significant milestone: the transition from a federal to a State of Connecticut charter. This change allows us to expand our field of membership to include individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in New Haven, Fairfield, and Middlesex counties—while continuing to serve those employed in the healthcare industry across the state. This broader membership base enables us to offer more competitive rates, enhanced services, and greater financial opportunities to all our members.
As we look to the future, we remain deeply committed to the principles upon which we were founded: to provide affordable, high-quality financial services with professionalism, integrity, and personalized care.