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
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 […]
Leading With Care When It Matters Most
For our team member Bettie, what was a routine request quickly became something more. One day, a member approached Bettie at the front line and asked to withdraw $2,000 from her savings. Although this was a routine transaction for the member, Bettie noticed she seemed unusually anxious. “I gently asked if anyone was pressuring her […]
Saving A Grieving Widow From A Scam
A couple weeks ago TDECU received this feedback from a member: “Madison and Brook have been performing exceptionally hard for me. I lost my husband and without Brook I would not have been able to bury him. Brook and Madison took care of my finances when I had a scam that almost took all my […]
Marine Hockey Team Builds Stronger Bonds On And Off The Ice
Navy Federal Credit Union
Ten years ago, Marine Tyler Bluder revived a hockey team for U.S. Marines, turning sticks and pucks into a way to keep the brotherhood alive. Today, the team brings veterans together from across the country not only to compete, but also to connect. Instead of hotels and restaurants, they share rental homes and home-cooked meals, […]
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show
Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference
Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum
ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates ribbon cutting of new building at Cobb County Safety Village
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show
Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference
Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum
ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates ribbon cutting of new building at Cobb County Safety Village
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area
Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services