Walking Beside Our Veterans: The Story Behind Red Crown’s Partnership with The Coffee Bunker
The Coffee Bunker: A Home for Healing
There are some things that never leave you — service, discipline, brotherhood, pride. Veterans carry these values long after the uniform comes off. At Red Crown Credit Union, we believe our community should reflect those same values. That’s why we created the VETS Debit Card — not as an act of charity, but as a show of respect, commitment, and shared purpose.
But this card is only part of the story. The real heart of this mission lies in a place called The Coffee Bunker.
More Than a Building — A Lifeline of Belonging
Tucked away in Tulsa, The Coffee Bunker doesn’t look like a traditional veterans’ center. That’s by design. It’s not clinical or corporate — it’s more like home: casual, comfortable, and welcoming. A place where you can truly belong, even if you’re still figuring things out after military service.
The Coffee Bunker was created to walk with veterans as they transition to civilian life. That transition can be messy. That’s why it’s not just about finding a job or signing a lease — it’s about rediscovering your identity. It’s about community, purpose, and healing.
At the Bunker, veterans find:
- Job and career support
- Mental health resources
- Peer connection and mentorship
- Workshops, events, and camaraderie
But more than anything, they find understanding. The kind you can’t fake. The kind that only comes from people who’ve lived it.
A Card That Stands for Something
The VETS Debit Card is simple to get — but powerful in impact.
When you use the card, Red Crown makes a donation to The Coffee Bunker. That means your everyday purchases — groceries, gas, lunch — help provide veterans with the tools, support, and space they need to succeed in civilian life.
You don’t have to donate a dollar. Instead, you just have to care — and use the card.
Why We Do This
Our country asks a lot of its veterans. As a result, when their service ends, our responsibility doesn’t. At Red Crown, we don’t want to “support veterans” with a one-time check or empty promise. We want to walk alongside them — just like The Coffee Bunker does.
This isn’t about dependence. It’s about honoring strength, preserving dignity, and building community — together.
That’s why we’re proud to offer this program to anyone who opens a Free Checking Account. There are no fees, no hoops — just a card that helps make a difference.
Watch the Mission Come to Life
This isn’t just a card. It’s a mission.
And it’s one you can be a part of.
Our latest video shares the story behind the VETS Debit Card, our partnership with The Coffee Bunker, and what this means for veterans in Oklahoma. It’s not about banking — rather, it’s about believing in something bigger.
How You Can Join
- Open a Free Checking Account at Red Crown
- Request the VETS Debit Card
- Use it like you always do — we’ll make the donations
Because serving those who served us shouldn’t be complicated. It should be consistent, meaningful, and lasting. That’s why we’ve made it as simple as getting a checking account and a debit card to share your support for our veteran community.
We’re Proud to Serve Those Who Served. And We Always Will.
