This year, Community Savings Bank celebrates a meaningful milestone: the 50th anniversary of our “Total Service” commitment, a philosophy that has shaped how we serve our customers and our neighborhood every day. When it was first introduced in 1976, the idea was that a Community customer could conduct banking transactions anywhere, anytime. It is a promise to provide customers with a banking experience that combines trusted personal service, evolving financial tools, safety and reliability.
A Legacy Built on Safety and Security
Community Savings Bank was founded in 1944 with a guiding principle that still defines us today: “The safety and protection of our members’ funds is always our most important consideration.”
That focus on security is not just an idea, it’s something you can see and experience the moment you walk through our doors and see our vault. It represents everything Community Savings Bank stands for:
- Strength in safeguarding assets: Community is well capitalized and all deposits are insured by the FDIC according to its rules and regulations.
- Stability through generations of service: The bank has been located at Cicero and Belmont Avenues since 1944 and know the people who live here.
- Trust built with every customer relationship: Personal service is provided by knowledgeable staff members who know many customers by name.
Located in the lobby, the vault serves as a focal point. At the center of it all is our vault door, which carries a unique story of preservation. Carefully restored by a dedicated team, the door connects past and present. It’s a reminder that while banking and technology continues to evolve, the fundamentals—safety, personal service, and protection—remain the same.
Total Service Then and Now
When “Total Service” began, it reflected innovation for its time by introducing convenient banking methods like telephone banking, checking products, and expanded access to funds.
Today, that same spirit lives on through:
- Traditional checking, saving, and passbook accounts
- Competitive CD rates
- Affordable fixed-rate mortgages and home equity loans
- 24/7 digital banking access with online and mobile banking
- Traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts
- Innovative payment options including digital wallets, contactless debit cards, electronic bill payment, external transfers, and sending money with Zelle.
- Secure credit and account monitoring
- Personalized, in-person service
“Total Service” means you don’t have to choose between modern convenience and trusted relationships—you get both.
Protect What Matters Most in a Safe Deposit Box*
As we celebrate 50 years of “Total Service,” there’s no better time to become a Community customer and take advantage of one of our secure safe deposit boxes inside our vault.
Keeping important items at home can expose them to risks like theft, fire, or unexpected damage. A safe deposit box provides an additional layer of protection in a controlled, secure environment for important documents (birth certificates, passports, titles), jewelry, backup financial records or irreplaceable items.
At Community Savings Bank, our safe deposit boxes offer:
- Exceptional Security - Stored inside our secure vault with controlled access
- Convenience - Located on the main level of the bank for easy access
- Privacy - Spacious, well-lit booths available for discreet viewing of your items
- Flexibility - A variety of box sizes to fit your needs
- Affordability - Reserved for customers only with $400 on deposit in a regular savings or checking account.
Our Vault Custodian can be reached at (773) 685-5331 for more information about how you can rent a safe deposit box.
*Safe deposit boxes are not insured by the FDIC.