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

Helping A Member Rebuild With Care

Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

Early last spring, a member reached out to us in need of a new furnace for her home. During the application process, she mentioned that her credit was not in great shape, which prompted a conversation. She explained that she had lost her husband a few years ago and that prior to his passing, they […]

Creative Solutions For Lasting Security

Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union

A member of our credit union needed help purchasing the condo they were already renting. One member is on Social Security Disability and needed to remain in the condo because it is all on one level. He has mobility issues and has difficulty walking, and they did not want to move since doing so would […]

A Clear Path Toward Homeownership

Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

A 32-year-old single father of two, both living at home, came to us for help. He has a stable job and was looking to purchase a home of his own. He came to us for savings plan and budgeting help so he could pursue a mortgage that would be more affordable in the long term. […]

Stability After Loss

Desco Federal Credit Union

Last year, I was approached by an elderly lady to help with some financial issues she had fallen upon. She shared a home with her daughter, who had unfortunately recently passed, and the two had shared expenses, which left her in financial distress. She had seven high-interest credit cards and was paying well over $580 […]

Restoring Independence Through Trust

Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

When one of our long-standing members struggled to secure an auto loan elsewhere, we stepped in. Not only did we approve a loan as an exception, but we also helped the member find a reliable vehicle that fit within our lending guidelines. This vehicle gave the member the freedom to get to work, school, and […]

Rebuilding After Hurricane Loss

A well-known regular at the Plant City branch stops in frequently to check her account and spend time with the staff. During one visit, she shared the heartbreaking news that Hurricane Melissa had devastated her hometown in Jamaica. Her childhood home, along with the homes of several family members, was completely destroyed. While everyone was […]

Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO

Kingston, NY – Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) has selected Razi Qadri to serve as its new President and ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025

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

FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS

Family Trust Federal Credit Union has been voted Best Mortgage Lender/Broker in The Post and Courier’s Best of York County ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal

Congratulations to Chad Maze, Meriwest’s EVP & Chief Operating Officer, on receiving the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2025 C-Suite COO ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students

FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to partner with Disney, ABC30, and First ...
Marketing

Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins

Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received four Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns ...
Technology

Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers

Open Lending Corporation, a leading provider of automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, has announced the ...

Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO

ALBANY, Oregon, November 5, 2025 — Central Willamette Credit Union has selected Cedric Bousquet to serve as its new Chief ...
Personnel Promotions

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has named Michael Pfau as its new Senior Vice President of Digital Experience, a role focused ...
Strategic Partnerships

Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership

Synergent is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance ...
Operations & HR

BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer

BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown

To help local food banks meet the increased demand brought on by the federal government shutdown, the TowerCares Foundation has ...
Strategic Partnerships

CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. ...
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 ...

Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Selects Razi Qadri as President/CEO

Kingston, NY – Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (MHV) has selected Razi Qadri to serve as its new President and ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 07, 2025

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

FAMILY TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED BEST MORTGAGE LENDER/BROKER IN THE POST AND COURIER’S BEST OF YORK COUNTY AWARDS

Family Trust Federal Credit Union has been voted Best Mortgage Lender/Broker in The Post and Courier’s Best of York County ...
Other

Meriwest Credit Union Executive Named 2025 C-Suite Award Winner by Silicon Valley Business Journal

Congratulations to Chad Maze, Meriwest’s EVP & Chief Operating Officer, on receiving the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2025 C-Suite COO ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Magic of Storytelling Event Bringing Books to Fresno Students

FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to partner with Disney, ABC30, and First ...
Marketing

Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Four MAC Award Wins

Synergent® is pleased to announce it has received four Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns ...
Technology

Open Lending Launches ApexOne Auto to Expand Auto Lending Decisioning to Full Spectrum of Borrowers

Open Lending Corporation, a leading provider of automotive lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, has announced the ...

Central Willamette Credit Union Selects Cedric Bousquet as CFO

ALBANY, Oregon, November 5, 2025 — Central Willamette Credit Union has selected Cedric Bousquet to serve as its new Chief ...
Personnel Promotions

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has named Michael Pfau as its new Senior Vice President of Digital Experience, a role focused ...
Strategic Partnerships

Synergent and Clutch Sign New Partnership

Synergent is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a cutting-edge fintech platform that provides credit unions with ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Meriwest Credit Union announces Gene Fichtenholz as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (CTO). We are confident his expertise will advance ...
Operations & HR

BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer

BECU, the nation’s fifth largest credit union, today announced Carla Costa-Perales as executive vice president and chief impact officer. In ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Donates $70,000 to Local Food Banks to Help Marylanders Impacted by the Government Shutdown

To help local food banks meet the increased demand brought on by the federal government shutdown, the TowerCares Foundation has ...
Strategic Partnerships

CUNA Strategic Services Announces Huloop Automation as Latest Alliance Provider Driving Efficiency Through Work Intelligence and Automation for Credit Unions

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces its new alliance with HuLoop Automation, a leader in AI-powered work intelligence for financial institutions. ...
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 ...

Three Credit Unions Partner with myCUmortgage for Comprehensive Home Loan Products and Services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready to help their members with ...

Alogent Receives Federal Reserve Authorization to Directly Exchange X9 Check Image Files for Banks and Credit Unions, Expanding its Role as a Payments Infrastructure Provider

Alogent announced it has been authorized by the Federal Reserve to send and receive X9 check image exchange files on behalf of its financial institution ...

EECU Celebrates Kings County Educators at Annual Excellence in Education Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (April 22, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered once again with the Kings County Office of Education to honor outstanding educators ...

Family Trust joins with Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to Launch Financial Program

Family Trust Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center and Furman University’s Riley Institute to launch Financial Foundations, a new program ...

Celebrating 90 years of impact: BECU releases 2025 Annual Report

BECU, the fifth largest credit union in the U.S., released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking 90 years of strengthening financial health for members and ...

The Illinois Credit Union League Announces Board of Directors and Officers

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election following the League’s Annual Delegates Meeting held April ...
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