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 Simple Pause Saves A Member From A Pop-Up Scam

When a member came into the branch requesting a wire transfer to repay a loan, our financial service representative immediately knew something didn’t feel right. The member seemed unsure about the details but insisted she knew the person she was sending money to. Our representative took a moment to ask a few additional questions. In […]

When ‘Denied’ Isn’t the Final Answer

Sidney Federal Credit Union

Angela called in extremely stressed and overwhelmed by debt and life circumstances. What started as a financial conversation quickly became much more. She shared her history, including prior bankruptcy, ongoing health struggles, chemotherapy, and recent hardships like medical issues and her refrigerator failing. It was clear she needed support not just financially, but emotionally as […]

From Hopeless To Hopeful

Family Savings Credit Union

Through its work with the Compassion Center, an organization serving people experiencing poverty or homelessness, Family Savings Credit Union learned about a struggling member. Hear how the credit union and the member worked together to turn a hopeless situation into a hopeful one.  

More Than A Loan: A Story Of Support And Resilience

RiverFall Credit Union

Each spring, RiverFall Credit Union awards three college tuition scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Below is an excerpt from an essay submitted by one of the 2026 recipients. “Being a member of RiverFall Credit Union has had a meaningful impact on both my family and my personal perspective, especially through an experience that taught […]

Delivering Relief When It Matters Most

A member, who has been with Langley since 2015, came to us feeling overwhelmed after receiving a notice from an outside company regarding an outstanding balance tied to a past medical expense. The notice indicated that his promotional period was ending and, if the balance was not paid in full by mid-April, more than $9,000 […]

Thoughtful Questions Saved A Member $40,000

A member visited the branch requesting help initiating a wire transfer. When Marina sat down with him, she began by asking about the purpose of the transfer. He shared that the money was intended to help his granddaughter with her education. Marina noticed he had recently consolidated his savings into one account and was attempting […]

Operations & HR

Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO

COLUMBUS, IND. (October 31, 2025) — Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has announced his retirement effective January ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Safelight, Inc. for the expansion of the non-profit’s domestic violence ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows

Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions ...

One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year

LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced

Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged ...
Operations & HR

Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO

October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and ...
Personnel Promotions

1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors

The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry

LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.
Other

myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality

Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union ...
Making A Difference

Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference

Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin ...
Marketing

EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings ...
Charity Events

Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy

Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as ...
Making A Difference

EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to ...
Strategic Partnerships

ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance

ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking ...
Strategic Partnerships

Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement

Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year ...
Making A Difference

EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office ...
Lending

Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, ...
Technology

Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets

Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025

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

Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA

Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth

On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...
Personnel Promotions

Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors

Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently ...
Technology

Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart ...
Charity Events

Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day

(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...
New Product Releases

Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions

Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...
Personnel Promotions

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH

Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...
Operations & HR

Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers announces retirement; Centra’s Brad Davis named next President and CEO

COLUMBUS, IND. (October 31, 2025) — Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has announced his retirement effective January ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s November 2025 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

Safelight, Inc. Receives $500,000 Grant from SECU Foundation for Domestic Violence Shelter Expansion

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant to Safelight, Inc. for the expansion of the non-profit’s domestic violence ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent Partners with Vine to Accelerate Commercial Lending Workflows

Vine, a commercial lending accelerator for banks and credit unions, has partnered with Alogent, a leading provider of software solutions ...

One Nevada Sets New Food Bank Donation Record During 75th Anniversary Year

LAS VEGAS, NV. – Each year, One Nevada Credit Union’s Shred Day events raise funds and collect food to fight ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First’s 2026 Conference Calendar Announced

Dallas, TX – ALM First has announced its schedule of industry-leading, in-person events for 2026. Those interested in attending are encouraged ...
Operations & HR

Freedom First Announces CEO Retirement and Selection of New CEO

October 29, 2025 (Roanoke, VA) — Freedom First Credit Union would like to announce the retirement of Paul Phillips, President and ...
Personnel Promotions

1st Community FCU CEO Bill Nikolauk appointed to CU*Answers Board of Directors

The board of directors of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers recently announced that Bill Nikolauk has been appointed to serve as a ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU Breaks Ground on New Drive-up Teller Site in Perry

LANSING, Mich. — On a brisk, sunny October morning, LAFCU leaders joined local officials and community partners, to celebrate the ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst FCU Opens 71st Branch in California – Burbank Now Open

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union opens New Burbank Branch, extending its footprint to 761 branches in California.
Other

myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Making Members’ Homeownership Dreams a Reality

Awards Luncheon is a key component of myCUmortgage’s annual Partner Conference, highlighting the best of the best in credit union ...
Making A Difference

Corporate Central Energizes the Credit Union Movement at Inaugural Momentum Conference

Corporate Central proudly hosted its debut Momentum: Insights, Innovation, and Connection conference October 7–9 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin ...
Marketing

EECU Earns Prestigious Raddon Crystal Performance Award

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been honored with the 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Foundation Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and Schools

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, raised more than $90,000 through three charity golf outings ...
Charity Events

Meriwest Community Foundation Honored as Financial Resiliency Champion for Youth Advocacy

Meriwest Community Foundation is proud to support the PARTI Program’s mission to end bullying and uplift youth. Being recognized as ...
Making A Difference

EECU and the Tulare County Office of Education Celebrate Excellent Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education to ...
Strategic Partnerships

ASA Live for Sharetec Credit Unions, Shaping the Future of Securely Connected Finance

ASA, a leader in securely connected finance, today announced that it is now seamlessly embedded into Sharetec’s On-the-Go mobile banking ...
Strategic Partnerships

Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement

Synergent is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Eastern Credit Union. The credit union has signed a ten-year ...
Making A Difference

EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Office ...
Lending

Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its one-year anniversary since launch, ...
Technology

Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets

Building on its record of growth, Corelation, Inc., welcomed 13 new credit union partners in the third quarter of 2025, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025

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

Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA

Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth

On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day ...
Personnel Promotions

Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors

Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently ...
Technology

Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart ...
Charity Events

Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day

(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated ...
New Product Releases

Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions

Washington, DC – In celebration of International Credit Union Day, Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the launch of ...
Personnel Promotions

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH

Sayreville, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a leading credit union based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is excited to ...

Vizo Financial’s April 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of ...

CreditUnions.com Wraps Up The 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC  – After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com has concluded its 2026 Innovation Series. The series highlighted practical solutions designed to help credit unions meet challenges while staying ...

LAFCU to host free Shred Day event April 25

LANSING, Mich. — With tax season in full swing, many individuals are sorting through financial records, receipts and old statements—often uncovering documents that are no ...

36 Innovators, One Transformative Program: Introducing the 2026 CUES Emerge Cohort

MADISON, WI — March 26, 2026 —Thirty-six emerging leaders from across North America have been selected to participate in the 2026 CUES Emerge competition. Representing ...

2026 ALM First Financial Institute Wraps Up with Insightful Key Takeaways after 3-Days of Learning

Dallas, TX – The 2026 ALM First Financial Institute wrapped up yesterday after three days of educational sessions at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. The industry-leading ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Jamie Mullenix as SVP/Chief People and Culture Office

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) has appointed Jamie Mullenix, CCUE-WCMS as its Senior Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer. Mullenix brings ...
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