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 Housing Crisis To Keys In Hand

Plus Credit Union

The “W” family has been part of our credit union for more than 22 years. What started as a connection through family has grown into a relationship built on trust, familiarity, and being there when it matters most. When their landlord unexpectedly sold their apartment, the family was given just 30 days to move. With […]

Vigilance Uncovers A Vishing Scheme

Navy Federal Credit Union

When Monae A., a member service representative at Navy Federal Credit Union, received a call requesting a $12,500 member-to-member transfer, everything initially seemed legitimate — the caller even provided the correct one-time passcode (OTP). Yet Monae sensed something was off.  As she asked additional questions, inconsistencies emerged. The caller stalled and provided details that didn’t match Navy Federal’s records. “The […]

Member Service Representative Prevents Fraud Loss Of $165,000

Navy Federal Credit Union

When Devina H., a member service representative mentor at Navy Federal Credit Union, received a call requesting a $2,100 Zelle transfer, her fraud instincts kicked in. The caller provided basic details but failed verification steps. Devina noticed another red flag: the caller seemed to impersonate someone with a deep voice. She declined the transaction and […]

Seeing The Full Picture When It Matters Most

Wellby Financial Federal Credit Union

I was at a physical therapy appointment yesterday when one of the therapists I regularly see noticed my Wellby polo and shared something personal. He and his wife had recently adopted a little boy, and Wellby played an important role in making that possible. When they needed a loan to assist with the adoption, he […]

A Different Kind Of Collections Story

Western Vista Federal Credit Union

A member was struggling to manage payments on two vehicles. She hoped to keep both, but recurring past-due issues made that unsustainable, and it was important that she be able to keep at least one reliable vehicle. Through several honest and sometimes difficult conversations, a solution was found: she surrendered one vehicle and wrapped the […]

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 […]

Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...
New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...
Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...
New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...
Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...
Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...
New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

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

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers

Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $170,000 grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care (CFHHC) to assist with the ...
Marketing

EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce it has surpassed $5 billion ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO

Rio Rancho, NM, September 2, 2025. The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) has announced the appointment of ...
Strategic Partnerships

Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action

MIAMI, September 4, 2025 – Prisma Campaigns, a leading provider of omnichannel marketing automation for financial institutions, and Arkatechture, a ...
Strategic Partnerships

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner

DaLand CUSO Just Broke Open the $4 Trillion Digital Asset Vault – While Everyone Else is Still Looking for the ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders

Recent high school graduate Sarah Voigt will enter her freshman year at Villanova University this fall with an extra $5,000 ...
Personnel Promotions

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision

Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2025. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most innovative credit unions, proudly announces ...
Lending

Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

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

Countdown to Momentum 2025

Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and ...
Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...
New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...
Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...
New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...
Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...
Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...
New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

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

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers

Maine Credit Unions have released a powerful new video to warn Mainers—especially older adults—about the alarming rise in fraud. Drawing ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care

SECU Foundation recently awarded a $170,000 grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care (CFHHC) to assist with the ...
Marketing

EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce it has surpassed $5 billion ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO

Rio Rancho, NM, September 2, 2025. The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) has announced the appointment of ...
Strategic Partnerships

Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action

MIAMI, September 4, 2025 – Prisma Campaigns, a leading provider of omnichannel marketing automation for financial institutions, and Arkatechture, a ...
Strategic Partnerships

DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner

DaLand CUSO Just Broke Open the $4 Trillion Digital Asset Vault – While Everyone Else is Still Looking for the ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders

Recent high school graduate Sarah Voigt will enter her freshman year at Villanova University this fall with an extra $5,000 ...
Personnel Promotions

Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision

Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2025. Securityplus Federal Credit Union, one of Maryland’s largest and most innovative credit unions, proudly announces ...
Lending

Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025

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

Countdown to Momentum 2025

Momentum 2025 expands on the success of Corporate Central’s Economic Outlook event with three powerful days of learning, networking, and ...

eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements

eDOC announces product updates and enhancements including new integration capabilities with its e-Sign solution, eDOCSignature, optimization of iDOCVault document management solution, as well as updates ...

Vizo Financial’s March 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 ...

Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026

We’re excited to share that Meriwest has been voted as the Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley in 2026 by the Mercury News Readers’ Choice ...

Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology

Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, closed 2025 with $62 billion in total fundings, up 17% from 2024, and signed 89 ...

Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President

Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President. Drake brings decades of experience in credit unions and technology strategy and has been consulting with ...

Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial

Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman, Wealth Advisors at Coastal Wealth Management in Raleigh, have earned a place among LPL Financials’ Ascent Club Program for 2025 ...
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