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
Finding Light After the Fire
Rogue Credit Union
My family was evacuated from our home for eight days after the Almeda Fire destroyed our hometown of Phoenix, OR, in September of 2020. During that time we were not able to return to our home for necessities and quickly had to find resources for clothes, food, and basic items for our family of four, […]
A Salon Built On Grit And Community
Erie FCU was approached by two women in business who were looking to create a new hair salon together, each coming from their own prospective skill sets. One of the women, was the owner and operator of her own salon, while the other woman was working for a well-established/competitor hair salon in Erie, PA. The […]
Hope Arrives Just In Time
Community Credit Union of Florida
A member called in overwhelmed and out of options. They had already used all of their allowed skip‑a‑pays for the year and were facing serious financial hardship. With their car at risk of repossession, they feared losing their only way to get to work. While speaking with the member service lender, they shared just how […]
A Fresh Start For A Mother Fighting To Stay Housed
Community Credit Union of Florida
At the Titusville branch, a familiar member—a single mother—walked in with only three days’ notice to pay her back rent or face eviction. She was terrified of losing her home and disrupting her children’s lives. The team at CCU stepped in immediately, reviewing her finances to find a solution that would give her room to […]
A Branch Rep Steps In So A Veteran Is Honored
Navy Federal Credit Union
At Navy Federal’s San Bernardino, CA, branch, former member service representative Sophia M. was helping Richard D. with his account when the conversation turned to an upcoming Vietnam Veteran “Welcome Home” pinning ceremony at a local chapter serving Disabled American Veterans (DAV). When Sophia realized Richard, a Vietnam veteran, wasn’t on the list to be […]
Rockton Jones Makes MLB Memories
Navy Federal Credit Union
Rockton Jones, a U.S. Navy veteran and Navy Federal member for more than 20 years, enjoyed a special day at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with support from the credit union. As part of Navy Federal’s Debit Plus pilot program, Jones was invited to a member appreciation event — a Major League Baseball game featuring […]
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
EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions
Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
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
EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions
Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness
LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer
NASCUS and Critical Ops Launch the 2026 Fraud School
Callahan Gives Every Credit Union Access To Performance Insights
Tower Federal Credit Union and the Baltimore Orioles Announce New Bird Bath Sponsorship at Camden Yards
Tower Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day To Fight Fraud & Prevent Identity Theft
Synergent and Partner Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union Recognized with Two Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026
Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans
Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians
Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year
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