The Member Story Project
The Member Story Project celebrates the powerful, personal moments between credit unions and the people they serve. Through heartfelt stories of real-life impact, this initiative highlights the moments when credit unions made a meaningful difference. Whether they offered support during a crisis, helped a dream come true, or simply showed up when it mattered most, these stories speak volumes.
They reflect the essence of the credit union movement: real people helping real people. We hope they inspire you as much as they inspire us.
Do you have a story to share? We’d love to hear it. Submit your story here and be featured on CreditUnions.com.
The Member Story Project is sponsored by Callahan & Associates
A Path Through Grief And Uncertainty
Community South Credit Union
A member came to me with a very low credit score and limited income. Her mother had passed away the previous year, and she was still living at her mother’s residence. The member needed help navigating the probate process and was able to gather everything required from probate before coming back to complete the loan […]
Room To Breathe And Plan Ahead
Heritage Financial Credit Union
A devoted couple, long-standing members of our credit union since 2016, found themselves in a difficult financial situation as they worked to support their daughter through college while managing a mortgage and multiple auto loans. Both the husband and wife were working tirelessly to assist their daughter by covering tuition fees that were charged to […]
A Smooth Transition At The Right Time
Tennessee Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Lifestyle and accessibility needs brought long-time members to the credit union to discuss home lending options. After deciding to sell their home and move in with their daughter, they were looking for ways to make the process as smooth and worthwhile as possible. Our loan officers were able to assist them with a HELOC so […]
Relief When Income Fell Short
Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union
An out-of-state member was laid off from work and was struggling to make loan payments with the limited income he was receiving through unemployment. We were able to help by offering a no-cost skip payment on one loan and filing a debt protection claim on the other loan. Because the unsecured loan had debt protection, […]
A Simple Change With Real Impact
Oswego County Federal Credit Union
A 64-year-old member of ours who lost her husband to a sudden heart attack about a year and a half ago called recently to ask for help. Since the loss of her husband, she has had to make significant changes to her budget and spending and wanted to see if there was any way to […]
Helping A Member Rebuild With Care
Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union
Early last spring, a member reached out to us in need of a new furnace for her home. During the application process, she mentioned that her credit was not in great shape, which prompted a conversation. She explained that she had lost her husband a few years ago and that prior to his passing, they […]
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Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration
ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable
LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots
CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador
TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness
Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card
Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence
Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site
Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education
LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles
LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers
Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research
Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services
Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider
EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards
Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program
Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report
The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers
Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Appoints Kaj Johansen as Vice President of Lending
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Santa Maria-Bonita School District to Celebrate 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala
Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Newly Remodeled Santa Clara Branch
Gulf Winds Credit Union Raises Over $100,000 in Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament
Kayvee Kondapalli Named EVP and CIO at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Callahan Welcomes Joshua R. Polanin And Jason Ross To The Team
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026
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Corporate Central Expands Support for Emerging Credit Unions, Welcomes Two De Novo Members
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Advance Digital Asset Capabilities to KeyStone Credit Unions Through Coin2Core Integration
ICUL Advocacy Secures Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable