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 […]
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions
Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.
Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO
Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities
Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing
Clearview Unveils New Location
Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025
Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers
SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact
For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO
Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner
TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision
Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture
Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions
Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement
Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.
Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO
Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities
Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing
Clearview Unveils New Location
Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025
Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer
Maine Credit Unions Launch Fraud Awareness Video to Protect Older Mainers
SECU Foundation Awards $170,000 Grant to Carolinas Foundation for Hospice and Home Care
EECU Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets, Marking Historic Milestone in Member Growth and Community Impact
For Immediate Release – NACUSO Appoints Randy Salser as President/CEO
Prisma Campaigns and Arkatechture Launch Strategic Partnership for Financial Institutions to Turn Data Into Action
DaLand CUSO and Corelation Partner
TowerCares Foundation Awards $200,000 in College Scholarships to Support Future STEM Leaders
Securityplus Federal Credit Union Appoints Charissa Martin, Peter Minford, and Michael Gago to Drive Strategic Vision
Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 29, 2025
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
eDOC Innovations Announces Product Enhancements
Vizo Financial’s March 2026 Education Calendar
Meriwest Credit Union Wins Top Honor as Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley 2026
Origence Ends 2025 with 17% Growth in Fundings; Expands AI-Driven Lending Technology
Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President