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
Finding The “Yes” In A Complex Car Deal
A member reached out to RCU Auto Services with questions regarding a complicated trade-in and private party purchase he wanted to complete. It involved trading in his current vehicle, which was underwater, while purchasing his brother-in-law’s car at the same time. Due to the complexity of the request, I knew I had to team up […]
The Power Of Priorities And Pressing Pause
I had the privilege of working with a Redwood Credit Union member, Linda, during a recent financial coaching appointment. She sought support in creating a budget to achieve her dream of homeownership while also planning for a comfortable retirement. My goal was to provide her with practical strategies and insights to help her balance these […]
A Business Member’s Journey From Struggle To Strategy
Being a Business Development Officer, I have the pleasure and opportunity to develop impactful relationships, create strategic partnerships, and help provide access to solution-based products and services to our business members and community. I reach out to new business members via a thank you email to ensure they have a resource for any immediate or […]
A Team That Said “Yes” — And Made It Happen.
When Luis and Marisol walked into our community homeownership workshop, they were carrying more than questions — they were carrying urgency. Their lease wasn’t being renewed, their move-out date was approaching fast, and they were expecting their first child any day. The mix of excitement and fear was unmistakable. After the workshop, our homeownership counselor […]
Warmth + Wisdom = Radical Positive Impact
Everwise Credit Union
A couple walked into one of our branches seeking a home equity loan. Their banker learned that to cover their bills and support four young children, one partner worked four jobs and the other worked two. And still they barely made ends meet. The couple hoped to consolidate debt and simplify things with a home […]
An EV Scam Detected And Defeated
While assisting a Patelco Credit Union member at the San Jose branch, Christina learned they were being contacted by PG&E about a rebate opportunity for a pre-owned electric vehicle. The offer immediately raised Christina’s curiosity, prompting her to take a closer look at the member’s transaction history and ask a few more questions. What she […]
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing
LendKey, the pioneer in digital network lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, are proud to ...
EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief
In response to the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Central Texas, the EECU Community Foundation has announced a ...
Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event
Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassandra ...
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Gay as its new Director of Advocacy ...
NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce updates to the agenda for its 60th ...
InterLutions Promotes Sam Boore to Director of Operations
InterLutions, a leading provider of collaborative employee benefit solutions for credit unions, proudly announces the promotion of Sam Boore to ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading provider of cloud-based software that automates and manages fraud and dispute processes for financial institutions, ...
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management
Jennifer O’Reilly has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management.
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pam Hatt will join the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer.
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of four dedicated employees whose hard ...
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Today marks the settlement of Alloya’s first multi-issuer auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), fully funded after being well oversubscribed by ...
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, ...
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County, Arizona, was recently ...
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., has launched digital small business lending products under the brand name ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, is proud to announce sixteen recipients of the ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, ...
Six Credit Unions from Across the U.S. Partner with myCUmortgage
myCUmortgage’s new partner credit unions to receive comprehensive mortgage services to benefit a combined 37,500 members
Corelation Welcomes Seven New Credit Unions in Second Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.8 Billion in Assets
Corelation, Inc., expands its KeyStone core client base in the second quarter of 2025 with the addition of seven newly ...
Centra Credit Union Named Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has been named a Best-In-State Credit Union for ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brad Giese as New Vice President/Information Security Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brad ...
SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center
SECU Foundation has announced a $1.5 million challenge grant for Western Youth Network (WYN) to assist with the construction of ...
PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is proud to announce a new partnership with New Bedford Credit Union through a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack ...
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects James Kane as Senior Vice President – Operations
Hartford, CT, July 10, 2025. Hartford Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of James Kane as its ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 11, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Alogent’s Unify Platform Named “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs” at 2025 PayTech Awards
Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has won the 2025 PayTech Award for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks ...
InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions
InterLutions, an innovative CUSO committed to enhancing employee benefits across the credit union industry, is proud to announce a strategic ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 25, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
LendKey and Navy Federal Credit Union Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Thousands Through Affordable Education Financing
LendKey, the pioneer in digital network lending, and Navy Federal Credit Union, the world’s largest credit union, are proud to ...
EECU Community Foundation Donates $50,000 to The Pat Green Foundation for Texas Flood Relief
In response to the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Central Texas, the EECU Community Foundation has announced a ...
Suntell Reaffirms Commitment to Client Success with Annual Training Event
Suntell is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Client Training, taking place Sept. 9-10 at The Westin Kansas City at ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Cassandra Compton as New Senior VP & Chief Experience Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassandra ...
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Gay as its new Director of Advocacy ...
NASCUS Announces Updated Agenda for 60th Annual Summit
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce updates to the agenda for its 60th ...
InterLutions Promotes Sam Boore to Director of Operations
InterLutions, a leading provider of collaborative employee benefit solutions for credit unions, proudly announces the promotion of Sam Boore to ...
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Secures $300 Million Growth Investment from Spectrum Equity
Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading provider of cloud-based software that automates and manages fraud and dispute processes for financial institutions, ...
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jennifer O’Reilly Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management
Jennifer O’Reilly has joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Enterprise Risk Management.
Gulf Winds Welcomes Pam Hatt as Chief Marketing Officer
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pam Hatt will join the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer.
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
LEWISTON, ME – Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of four dedicated employees whose hard ...
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Today marks the settlement of Alloya’s first multi-issuer auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), fully funded after being well oversubscribed by ...
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, ...
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County, Arizona, was recently ...
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., has launched digital small business lending products under the brand name ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, is proud to announce sixteen recipients of the ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
San Jose based Meriwest Credit Union, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Insuritas to launch Meriwest Insurance Services, ...
Six Credit Unions from Across the U.S. Partner with myCUmortgage
myCUmortgage’s new partner credit unions to receive comprehensive mortgage services to benefit a combined 37,500 members
Corelation Welcomes Seven New Credit Unions in Second Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.8 Billion in Assets
Corelation, Inc., expands its KeyStone core client base in the second quarter of 2025 with the addition of seven newly ...
Centra Credit Union Named Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes
Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union has been named a Best-In-State Credit Union for ...
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brad Giese as New Vice President/Information Security Officer
Tower Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brad ...
SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center
SECU Foundation has announced a $1.5 million challenge grant for Western Youth Network (WYN) to assist with the construction of ...
PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is proud to announce a new partnership with New Bedford Credit Union through a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack ...
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects James Kane as Senior Vice President – Operations
Hartford, CT, July 10, 2025. Hartford Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of James Kane as its ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 11, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Alogent’s Unify Platform Named “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs” at 2025 PayTech Awards
Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has won the 2025 PayTech Award for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks ...
InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions
InterLutions, an innovative CUSO committed to enhancing employee benefits across the credit union industry, is proud to announce a strategic ...
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions Suntell is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of developing ...
Peninsula Community Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management
Peninsula Community Credit Union has selected FASTdocs, Alogent’s enterprise content management (ECM) platform, to modernize its document management environment. Delivered as a cloud-based solution purpose-built ...
National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award
Jose Lara, president of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, received the Legacy Leader Award from the National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals (NLCUP) during the ...
Family Trust Federal Credit Union recognized for housing-focused financial education efforts
Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation with the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for its ...
Gulf Winds Welcomes Christopher Tenney as Vice President of Cybersecurity
Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Christopher Tenney has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Cybersecurity. In this new ...
Humanidei Welcomes Carolyn Reeves as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
Ontario, CA, February 17, 2026. Humanidei has announced the addition of Carolyn Reeves as its new Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant. In this role, Reeves ...