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

Helping Suzie Make Her Savings Work Smarter

“Suzie” and her daughter recently visited University Credit Union to explore checking account options. Suzie currently holds a combined balance of $822,000 across her savings and checking accounts, including a recent $3,000 deposit. During our conversation, we introduced Suzie to our high yield savings account (HYSA) as a way to turn her existing savings into […]

When 1 Conversation Changes Everything

One afternoon, a member walked into a University Credit Union branch planning to make a simple deposit. During a friendly conversation, our team noticed she had a credit card with us that she’d held for quite some time … at an interest rate of 20%. Recognizing an opportunity to help her save money and improve […]

Every Interaction Matters: Building Trust Through Care

During a busy day in Member Services, one of our supervisors stepped in to support the team and assist members in the queue. A member was dealing with fraud on their Visa card and was understandably concerned. The member needed guidance on the dispute process and reassurance about their account security. What might seem like […]

Quick Thinking Stops A Scam In Its Tracks

An elderly member recently visited our branch to request a large cash withdrawal to pay a contractor for home construction. As our representative spoke with him, it became clear something was not right. The person claiming to be the contractor had actually driven the member to the branch and was waiting outside, which immediately raised […]

A Kind Gesture Makes All The Difference

A member recently visited our main branch to take care of a VISA card issue. While waiting, she had to leave abruptly for work and accidentally left without the card. Unfortunately, she was babysitting several children and was unable to return during business hours. One of our representatives stepped in right away, de-escalating the situation […]

Clothes And Kindness For A Member In Need

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

When Sarah walked into the Winona branch to open a new account, no one expected how much her visit would impact the day. She didn’t have proof of address, so after chatting with Neelie, she headed to the Winona State Housing office and returned shortly after. While waiting, staff overheard Sarah on the phone with […]

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

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Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education

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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

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EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

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Coastal Credit Union Issues 2026 Impact Report

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Strategic Partnerships

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Technology

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Personnel Promotions

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

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

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Personnel Promotions

LAFCU promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to leadership roles

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Making A Difference

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Making A Difference

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

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Making A Difference

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

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Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

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