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

Looking Out For Members’ Safety Whenever Possible

Glacier Hills Credit Union

Julie took a call from an older member that has been involved in lots of fraud situations and has multiple warnings on her account. One of those warnings is no more debit cards due to excessive amount of fraud in the past on them. This was the reason the member was calling, to get a […]

Celebrations For A Member’s Cap And Keys

OceanAir Federal Credit Union

The Micro Member Experience is our way of adding a personal touch to our services. On occasion, we reach out to our members with small gestures that make a big difference. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a personalized financial tip, or a surprise token of appreciation, these moments are to remind members that they’re an […]

Storage And Staff Help After A Tornado

When a tornado struck in 2021, Credit Union of Texas came together to help neighbors. It provided pods for families to store household goods while they worked to clear out destroyed homes and sent staff volunteers to support on-the-ground recovery efforts.

A Bear And A Boost To Send A Young Member Off To College

OceanAir Federal Credit Union

The Micro Member Experience is our way of adding a personal touch to our services. On occasion, we reach out to our members with small gestures that make a big dillerence. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a personalized financial tip, or a surprise token of appreciation, these moments are to remind members that they’re an […]

A Branch Family Awaits Its Newest Member

OceanAir Federal Credit Union

The Micro Member Experience is our way of adding a personal touch to our services. On occasion, we reach out to our members with small gestures that make a big dillerence. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a personalized financial tip, or a surprise token of appreciation, these moments are to remind members that they’re an […]

Financial Independence Makes Golden Years Brighter

CSE Federal Credit Union

For Jackie and David, retirement didn’t look the way they imagined. Between bills, limited income, and no room for life’s little joys — like Jackie’s favorite thing to eat, ice cream — they found themselves relying on their kids more than they wanted to. Then, thanks to a little encouragement from their daughter, Rachel, they […]

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
Personnel Promotions

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Marketing

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Marketing

Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
Charity Events

LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Making A Difference

Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research

Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Strategic Partnerships

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Technology

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

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Other

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
Other

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Other

Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®

Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...
Personnel Promotions

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Appoints Kaj Johansen as Vice President of Lending

Lewiston, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaj Johansen as Vice President ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Santa Maria-Bonita School District to Celebrate 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Union partnered with the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for the 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala, held ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Newly Remodeled Santa Clara Branch

Meriwest Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodeled Santa Clara branch, marking a renewed investment in serving ...
Charity Events

Gulf Winds Credit Union Raises Over $100,000 in Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament

Good morning, My name is Meghan Lyons, and I am the Communications Specialist at Gulf Winds Credit Union. On behalf ...
Personnel Promotions

Kayvee Kondapalli Named EVP and CIO at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Kayvee Kondapalli to Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, recognizing his transformative impact ...
Operations & HR

Callahan Welcomes Joshua R. Polanin And Jason Ross To The Team

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the recent additions of Joshua R. Polanin, Vice President of Analytics & Applied AI, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium

FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education ...
Investments

ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first ...
Technology

Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness

Victory Bank has selected Alogent’s AccuAccount to modernize its commercial lending workflows, including imaging, tracking, and audit processes, as part ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager

LANSING, Mich. — Jamie Jones serves as branch manager of LAFCU’s contact center, following her advancement from assistant branch manager.
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer

Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as ...

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League ...
Personnel Promotions

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as ...
Marketing

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union relocates Ukiah branch to modern new site

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has moved its Ukiah branch from its current location at 195 S. Orchard Boulevard to a ...
Marketing

Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing ...
Charity Events

LAFCU to award $2,500 in grants to Michigan teachers

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again accepting applications for its Teachers Grant Contest, providing financial support to educators across ...
Making A Difference

Gulf Winds Credit Union Contributes $10,000 Gift to Rally Gulf Coast for Childhood Cancer Research

Pensacola, Florida (April 23, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf ...
Strategic Partnerships

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready ...
Technology

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

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of ...
Making A Difference

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch ...
Other

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening ...
Other

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s ...
Other

Boucoup Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2026 American Business Awards®

Boucoup won a Gold Stevie® Award in the 2026 American Business Awards® in the Apps for Family & Kids category, ...
Personnel Promotions

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Appoints Kaj Johansen as Vice President of Lending

Lewiston, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaj Johansen as Vice President ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Santa Maria-Bonita School District to Celebrate 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala

SchoolsFirst Federal Union partnered with the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for the 2nd Annual Excellence in Education Awards Gala, held ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Newly Remodeled Santa Clara Branch

Meriwest Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodeled Santa Clara branch, marking a renewed investment in serving ...
Charity Events

Gulf Winds Credit Union Raises Over $100,000 in Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament

Good morning, My name is Meghan Lyons, and I am the Communications Specialist at Gulf Winds Credit Union. On behalf ...
Personnel Promotions

Kayvee Kondapalli Named EVP and CIO at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has promoted Kayvee Kondapalli to Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, recognizing his transformative impact ...
Operations & HR

Callahan Welcomes Joshua R. Polanin And Jason Ross To The Team

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the recent additions of Joshua R. Polanin, Vice President of Analytics & Applied AI, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium

FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education ...
Investments

ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first ...
Technology

Victory Bank Selects AccuAccount to Streamline Loan Imaging, Exception Tracking, and Audit Readiness

Victory Bank has selected Alogent’s AccuAccount to modernize its commercial lending workflows, including imaging, tracking, and audit processes, as part ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager

LANSING, Mich. — Jamie Jones serves as branch manager of LAFCU’s contact center, following her advancement from assistant branch manager.
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer

Boston, MA, April 16, 2026. Boston Firefighters Credit Union (BFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Adcock as ...

Callahan & Associates And CU Strategic Planning Holds Its First In-Person CDFI Executive Roundtable

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan company, will host their first in-person CDFI Executive Roundtable on May 19-20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio as part ...

LAFCU wins statewide innovation award for tackling financial instability at its roots

LANSING, Mich. — A bold new approach to community investment has earned LAFCU statewide recognition. The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) has named LAFCU the ...

CU*SOUTH Board Member Cindy Lindsey Named 2026 Advocacy Ambassador

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is proud to congratulate board member ...

TriUnity Foundation Raises $250,000 in 2026, Expands to 13 Partners Supporting Individuals Facing Life-Threatening Illness

TriUnity Foundation announced today that it has raised a total of $250,000 in 2026, including funds generated at its recent annual gala. The foundation has ...

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma as part of its exclusive Cancer ...

Tower Federal Credit Union Wins Two Prestigious Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) has been named a multiple award winner in the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by America’s Credit Unions. The annual ...
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