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
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 […]
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 […]
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Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
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Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
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myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
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