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
From Searching To Settled: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey With OnPath
OnPath Federal Credit Union
For as long as she could remember, Olivia Stallan knew she wanted to be a teacher. Raised primarily by her mother, she learned early the value of independence and planning for the future. After earning her degree from LSU, she followed her career to New Orleans and quietly dreamed of one day owning a home […]
Supporting Educators Every Step Of The Way
Eric has spent 25 years in education, inspired early on by teachers and counselors who encouraged him to succeed. After teaching for many years, including a move from New Jersey to California, he transitioned into administration and now leads secondary educational programs. He says the most rewarding part of his career is being part of […]
A Smarter Plan Builds Trust That Lasts
Chelsea turned a simple personal loan into a smarter plan. She listened, guided, and followed through, introducing our member David to Intelligent Checking, then Intelligent Savings, and finally matching his rewards needs with Visa Signature, a card with the same rewards he was used to with no annual fee and that supports his qualifying activity. […]
A Simple Adjustment Boosts Earnings
When a member visited our branch, Nik went beyond the transaction. While reviewing the member’s account, he noticed a large balance in her primary share account earning minimal dividends. Understanding her preference for paper statements and in-person banking, Nik suggested moving part of her funds into her existing money market account for a higher dividend […]
A Reminder They’re Never Forgotten
Logix Federal Credit Union
At Logix, our WOW Program allows employees to go beyond transactions and create moments of genuine care. When a member came in confused about her account, she shared she was experiencing memory challenges after losing both her daughter and her mother. The member felt embarrassed when she couldn’t recall details, but the team member patiently […]
Spotting Red Flags Protects A Member
EECU equips our team with ongoing fraud prevention training so they can spot the warning signs of a scam early and protect the members who trust us as their financial institution. Recently, that training helped a quick-thinking representative ask the right questions and prevent a member from losing $20,000 to a romance scam. When a […]
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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
3Rivers Credit Union Partners with Local Organizations to Expand Real-World Financial Education Across Indiana
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Demo AI-Powered Lending Tools at Financial Brand Forum
Redwood Credit Union receives two Diamond Awards for marketing excellence at America’s Credit Unions competition
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
LAFCU honors longtime board members whose guidance shaped decades of growth
Registration Now Open for 2026 ALM First Financial Forum
Sound Credit Union and Junior Achievement Expand Partnership
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Earns Seven Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
OCEANAIR FCU TO LAUNCH SUITE OF STUDENT CHOICE LENDING SOLUTIONS
Spotlighting the Industry’s Trailblazers: 2026 CUES Awards Nominations Now Open
Mainstreet Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation
BCU SHINES IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE
LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Award for outstanding social media efforts
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 03, 2026
Great Plains FCU Selects Brad Schneider as New VP of Information Technology
LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace
Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026
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
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