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

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 […]

Seen As A Person Not A Number

Desco Federal Credit Union

“My member was born with a bone disease that makes her bones very susceptible to breaks. Despite her challenges, she completed nursing school and was working as an RN at a local hospital. She unfortunately fell down a flight of stairs while at work, and the fall shattered both femurs. She was looking at a […]

How A Credit Union Cut Through Red Tape For A Grieving Family

Navy Federal Credit Union

Amber Sax plans to stay at Navy Federal Credit Union for life, an unwavering commitment shaped by compassion shown when she needed it most. A few years ago, Sax’s husband, Capt. John J. Sax, a U.S. Marine Corps aviator, was killed during a routine flight training mission near their home in Southern California. Four other […]

Turning High Interest Debt Into Hope

Marshland Credit Union

I helped a member who is in his 20’s and had accumulated quite a bit of debt over several credit cards, mostly from things outside his control. All of the credit cards were at least 28% interest, some up to 35%. He was worried that even though he made all the payments on time, and […]

A Strong Start At Nineteen

Desco Federal Credit Union

This is more of a steppingstone story. A 19-year-old member opened a checking account with us in June 2025, shortly after graduating high school. During senior year at Collins Career Center, he had started a paid internship that turned into full-time employment, giving him a strong start so early in life. Not long after opening […]

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Other

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Making A Difference

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Making A Difference

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
Making A Difference

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Lending

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
Strategic Partnerships

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
Personnel Promotions

CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders

CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
Making A Difference

EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Strategic Partnerships

Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025

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

EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar

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

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a prominent credit union headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, proudly serves members ...
Strategic Partnerships

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving ...
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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors ...
Other

Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education

The Meriwest Community Foundation launches with a mission to strengthen communities through financial education and social impact programs. Led by ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser

TACOMA, Wash. –Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit in ...
Making A Difference

Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers

Reinventing its previously known Microgrant Program to include both microbusinesses and nonprofits, Verity deepens its commitment to support historically excluded ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025

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

Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader

Ryan Suttles, Real Estate Specialist II, State Employees’ CU, NC, has been named the 2025 CUES Emerging Leader.
Making A Difference

Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits

The Clearview Foundation, the newly established philanthropic arm of Clearview Federal Credit Union, hosted its First Annual Golf Outing on ...
Making A Difference

EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is now accepting applications for its Student Grant Program ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State

Photos available here: https://assets.schoolsfirstfcu.org/share/50C8B60C-1006-4552-8489351E8AA7D264/ Education leaders and county offices of education throughout California were recognized for their outstanding contributions to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences

With Arkatechture’s help, Premier America Credit Union is modernizing their data infrastructure and accelerating their digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Partnerships

myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions

myCUmortgage announced new partnerships with eight credit unions in the third quarter of this year. Spanning the U.S., these new ...
Making A Difference

EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) announced a special financial assistance package to help members ...
Lending

Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced Desert Financial Credit Union ...
Strategic Partnerships

defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk

defi SOLUTIONS has partnered with Informed.IQ to integrate its AI-driven verification technology into the defi loan origination system (LOS), helping ...
Making A Difference

EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly joined the Merced County Office of Education to ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. ...
Personnel Promotions

CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders

CUES is proud to announce the promotion of two senior leaders into newly elevated roles, reinforcing its commitment to agility, ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good ...
Making A Difference

EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City ...
Making A Difference

Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent ...
Charity Events

Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma ...
Strategic Partnerships

Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE

Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees ...
Making A Difference

Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025

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

EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar

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

GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Parsippany, NJ – Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, a prominent credit union headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, proudly serves members ...
Strategic Partnerships

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum wrapped up on Wednesday after three days of engaging sessions focused on driving ...

CU STUDENT CHOICE MARKS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH WORDS OF WISDOM AND SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, marked its 18th anniversary on May 5 at a pivotal moment for ...

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Renames Charitable Foundation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) announced today that it has renamed its charitable foundation, formerly known as the Community Partnership Foundation, to the ...

TW Lending Group Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

TW Lending Group has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell as its loan management solution, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency, strong risk ...

Tina Muth Promoted to Market President of Aggieland Credit Union

Greater Texas Credit Union has promoted Tina Muth as Market President, leading strategic expansion and operations for the Aggieland Credit Union subsidiary in the Bryan-College ...

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients for Annual Scholarship Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (May 1, 2026) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Annual Scholarship Program. This year ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 01, 2026

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