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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Spero Financial proudly received special recognition from the Greenville County Council during its meeting earlier this month, in celebration of the Credit Union’s 90th anniversary of serving the Greenville community and beyond.
Councilman Alan Mitchell presented a formal proclamation to commemorate this historic milestone, honoring Spero Financial’s enduring commitment to financial well-being, community development, and member service since its founding in 1935 as Greenville Telco Federal Credit Union.
“We celebrate [Spero’s] continued commitment to the growth and success of our community and extend our heartfelt appreciation for their service and dedication over the past nine decades,” Mitchell stated in reading the proclamation to meeting attendees.
The proclamation highlights Spero Financial’s role in fostering economic and social vitality throughout the region. With a mission rooted in trust, service, and empowerment, Spero has provided generations of members with the tools and resources to thrive financially—while remaining deeply involved in community initiatives that enrich local lives.
“Spero Financial was founded by and for the people residing in our communities,” said Brian McKay, President & CEO of Spero Financial. “Being recognized by our County Council is a humbling and meaningful tribute to the legacy we’ve built together with our members, employees, and community partners. We’re proud of where we’ve been—and even more excited about where we’re going.”
As Spero Financial celebrates this 90-year milestone, the Credit Union remains focused on delivering innovative financial solutions, promoting financial wellness, and continuing its legacy of community impact throughout South Carolina and beyond.
The full proclamation can be read below.
About Spero Financial
Spero Financial Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1935 as a not-for-profit financial cooperative with one mission: to improve financial lives. As one of the Palmetto State’s largest credit unions, today, it has more than 48,000 members and $705 million in assets. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the credit union’s footprint spans the Upstate and Midlands with branches in Anderson, Easley, Greenville, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, Taylors, and Columbia. Learn more at www.spero.financial.
Special Recognition Honoring the 90th Anniversary of Spero Financial Federal Credit Union and Recognizing Its Service to the Greenville Community
WHEREAS, Spero Financial, originally founded as Greenville Telco Federal Credit Union in 1935, has proudly served the Greenville community for 90 years, dedicating itself to the financial well-being of its members and fostering a culture of community, trust, and service
WHEREAS, Spero Financial has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to its mission of improving the financial well-being of its members through providing exceptional financial solutions and personalized service to generations of local families, individuals, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, for nine decades, Spero Financial has fostered a strong foundation of trust and support by promoting financial literacy, stability, and empowerment for thousands of individuals, while remaining dedicated to creating a positive and lasting impact within the Greenville County area and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Spero Financial has actively contributed to the growth and prosperity of the Greenville community by offering resources, opportunities, and solutions that benefit both the economic and social vitality of the region; and
WHEREAS, Spero Financial's service to the community has been marked by its steadfast values of integrity, respect, and a focus on making a meaningful difference in the lives of its members and the broader Greenville community; and
WHEREAS, as Spero Financial celebrates this remarkable 90-year milestone, it is fitting to recognize its ongoing legacy of excellence, the hard work of its dedicated staff, and the countless individuals and businesses that have benefited from its services over the years;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alan Mitchell, Councilman of the Greenville County Council, on behalf of the County of Greenville, do hereby recognize and congratulate Spero Financial on the occasion of its 90th Anniversary. We celebrate their continued commitment to the growth and success of our community and extend our heartfelt appreciation for their service and dedication over the past nine decades.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of Greenville County to be affixed this 3 day of June, 2025.
