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

6 Months Of Support That Restored Hope

Wings Financial Credit Union

Some of the most meaningful moments happen quietly, through steady care over time. Dee Cordova, senior service center manager, supported a member facing overwhelming medical and financial hardship. He was living with Lewy Body Disease and early onset Parkinson’s, had fallen behind on bills, and was trapped in a predatory high-interest loan that was draining […]

Jesse — 2025 Nusenda Member Stories

Each year we capture stories from our more than 280,000 members and ask them about the impact Nusenda has had on their financial journeys. Learn more at Nusenda.org. Watch Jesse’s story.

One Call Protects A Member From Significant Loss

A member visited our Lafayette branch requesting to wire $29,500 to her niece. As the Senior Advocate asked routine questions, the member appeared confused and uneasy. A review of the account revealed another red flag — a $50,000 wire had been sent just days earlier. Concerned, the Advocate contacted the trusted contact listed on the […]

Protecting A Member From Triple-Digit Loan Terms

A member came to us after her daughter talked her into a loan to help with financial hardship. The member is deaf and had always trusted her daughter with her finances — but this time, that trust nearly cost her everything. She had taken out a loan over the weekend and already owed $4,900. The […]

The Importance Of Budgeting And Saving At All Stages Of Life

After months of building trust with a member, Chromwyll learned more about the challenges he was facing. At 72 years old, the member was still working two part-time jobs just to make ends meet. One day, he came in visibly stressed and shared everything piling up at once: his car registration was due, his phone […]

The Elmhorst Family — 2025 Nusenda Member Stories

Each year we capture stories from our more than 280,000 members and ask them about the impact Nusenda has had on their financial journeys. Learn more at Nusenda.org. Watch The Elmhorst Family’s story.

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