ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU). At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to. passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to. inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad. ....