SAN FRANCISCO — The $8 million Mission San Francisco Federal Credit Union drew more than 100 people, including local dignitaries and officials, to the grand opening of its new retail branch.

The credit union, partnered with its non-profit affiliate Mission SF Community Financial Center is the only financial institution serving San Francisco's underserved mission district.

San Francisco's City Treasurer Jose Cisneros co-sponsored the grand opening and attended all with members of the California Assembly, San Francisco board of Supervisors and representatives of the Mayor's office.

“This new office makes us much more visible to the community, so we can reach more people and help them with their financial situations. We have seen more and more people coming in since opening our doors here, and that means we are meeting our mission to help people,” explained Salvador Dur??n, Manager/CEO of Mission SF Federal Credit Union.