A member of our credit union needed help purchasing the condo they were already renting. One member is on Social Security Disability and needed to remain in the condo because it is all on one level. He has mobility issues and has difficulty walking, and they did not want to move since doing so would […]

A 32-year-old single father of two, both living at home, came to us for help. He has a stable job and was looking to purchase a home of his own. He came to us for savings plan and budgeting help so he could pursue a mortgage that would be more affordable in the long term. […]

Last year, I was approached by an elderly lady to help with some financial issues she had fallen upon. She shared a home with her daughter, who had unfortunately recently passed, and the two had shared expenses, which left her in financial distress. She had seven high-interest credit cards and was paying well over $580 […]

When one of our long-standing members struggled to secure an auto loan elsewhere, we stepped in. Not only did we approve a loan as an exception, but we also helped the member find a reliable vehicle that fit within our lending guidelines. This vehicle gave the member the freedom to get to work, school, and […]

A well-known regular at the Plant City branch stops in frequently to check her account and spend time with the staff. During one visit, she shared the heartbreaking news that Hurricane Melissa had devastated her hometown in Jamaica. Her childhood home, along with the homes of several family members, was completely destroyed. While everyone was […]

“My member was born with a bone disease that makes her bones very susceptible to breaks. Despite her challenges, she completed nursing school and was working as an RN at a local hospital. She unfortunately fell down a flight of stairs while at work, and the fall shattered both femurs. She was looking at a […]