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

Rebuilding From The Ground Up

Loyalty Credit Union

Nicole came to Loyalty Credit Union through our partnership with the REfire Culinary Program. She had been convicted of a federal drug trafficking offense and served her sentence in Florida, far from her home state of California. During her incarceration, her family structure unraveled. Her daughter struggles with addiction, and Nicole’s mother, now in her […]

Supporting Stability Through Every Military Move

Navy Federal Credit Union

At 20, Thays Brown married a childhood friend stationed at Langley Air Force Base near Hampton, VA. Both were Navy Federal members, and opening new accounts together helped them settle into married life with confidence. Soon after, Thays visited a nearby Navy Federal branch — not just as a member, but as a military spouse […]

A Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Marshland Credit Union

An older gentleman and his wife came in to consolidate some credit card debt. They had five high-interest credit cards, and no card was lower than 25%, with most carrying significant balances. They paid more than the minimum payment every month but were still spinning their wheels, making progress on the owed balances very slowly. […]

From A Birthday Wish To An Act of Kindness

During our daily birthday calls, a Trax employee connected with a long-time member of 25 years and wished her a “Happy Birthday.” While thanking the employee for the birthday wishes, the member asked whether Trax also makes other types of outreach calls. The employee shared that we do and asked what she had in mind. […]

From Produce Aisle To Business Owner

FirstLight Federal Credit Union

The member was a long-time employee at a local produce market in Bonifay, Holmes County, Florida, where they worked for more than 20 years and built deep industry knowledge along with a long-held dream of owning their own market. When the member decided to pursue that goal, the primary barrier was access to startup capital […]

A Helping Hand In A Moment Of Need

Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union

“When a member of ours unexpectedly had a gap in SNAP benefits and needed funds for groceries, we stepped in to provide a short-term loan to cover essential food costs. Beyond the loan, we connected the member with local community resources to ensure they had ongoing support and access to necessities. This intervention not only […]

Other

Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar

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

Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO

Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its ...
Strategic Partnerships

Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google

Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 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

SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas

SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development ...
Operations & HR

Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered ...
Lending

EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their ...
Lending

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall ...
Other

Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program

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Making A Difference

DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers

Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of ...
Technology

New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat

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Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Lending

More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families

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Other

New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity

CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park

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Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients

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Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025

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

Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Vendor Resources

Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores

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Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Personnel Promotions

Corporate Central Promotes Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization

Corporate Central is proud to announce the promotion of Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization. In this ...
Charity Events

Honoring Heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K – Milwaukee Doubles in Participation Size, Raises Over $28,000

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Other

Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025

On July 25, credit unions, leagues, and partners worldwide united for the annual #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day — and 2025’s celebration set ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s September 2025 Education Calendar

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

Huntington Beach Credit Union Appoints Aron Harrington as President/CEO

Huntington Beach, CA, August 20, 2025. Huntington Beach Credit Union (HBCU) has announced the appointment of Aron Harrington as its ...
Strategic Partnerships

Strivve Brings One-of-a-Kind Cardholder Experiences as CUNA Strategic Services Newest Alliance Provider

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is pleased to introduce their newest strategic alliance with Strivve – a forward-thinking fintech dedicated to ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation Receives Largest Single Investment to Date with Donation from Google

Google has donated $10,000 as part of its Google Ad Grants, which provides nonprofits such as TriUnity Foundation funds in ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 22, 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

SECU Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to Legal Aid of NC to Expand Services in Rural Areas

SECU Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC (LANC). The funding will support the software development ...
Operations & HR

Alogent Celebrated as a 2025 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Alogent is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplaces winner by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This marks the ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered ...
Lending

EECU Makes Homeownership More Attainable with Expanded Loan Options

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is making it easier for members to achieve their ...
Lending

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Present AI-Powered Financial Calculator Solutions at FinovateFall 2025

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will present at FinovateFall ...
Other

Orianna Valentine Recognized as Certified Credit Union Manager through CUES Emerge Program

Corporate Central proudly celebrates the achievement of Orianna Valentine, CCUFC, CDMP, aPCM®, Marketing Strategist, who has earned the Certified Credit ...
Making A Difference

DDJ Myers Becomes One of America’s Credit Unions Inaugural Visionary Providers

Phoenix, AZ – DDJ Myers, the well-known industry thought leader and ALM First Company, has recently joined as one of ...
Technology

New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for ...
Investments

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Lending

More Credit Unions Join National Student Loan Marketplace, Showcasing Unique Solutions to Support Students and Families

Credit unions across the country have been deepening their role in education finance, and now, more and more are showcasing ...
Other

New CUES Governance Toolkit Equips CUs to Lead with Confidence and Clarity

CUES is proud to introduce CUES Governance Toolkit, a self-paced, five-part learning series designed to elevate credit union governance through ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2025 AJC Top Workplace

LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Raises Awareness for Children’s Hospital Orange County Through the 2025 CHOC Walk in the Park

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients

TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors New Teacher Grants for Sanger Unified

FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with the Foundation for Sanger ...
Making A Difference

TriUnity Foundation to Host Nationwide Virtual 5K to Support Members Facing Terminal Illness

TriUnity Foundation is proud to announce it is hosting a nationwide virtual 5K this fall to help raise funds to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 15, 2025

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

Meet the Future of CU Leadership: 2025 CUES Emerging Leader Finalists Announced

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Final Five selected to compete for the title of the ...
Vendor Resources

Support EXP Launches “Beyond the Score” to Help Financial Institutions Spot Risks Hidden Behind Good CX Scores

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Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Selected to Debut Breakthrough AI Functionality at FinovateFall 2025

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading disputes technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, will unveil enhanced AI capabilities for ...
Personnel Promotions

Corporate Central Promotes Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization

Corporate Central is proud to announce the promotion of Kyle Gutierrez to Systems Engineer – Automation & Optimization. In this ...
Charity Events

Honoring Heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K – Milwaukee Doubles in Participation Size, Raises Over $28,000

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Results are in: #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day 2025

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CU*SOUTH Board Member Jimmy Smith Inducted into Credit Union House Hall of Leaders

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and solutions for credit unions, is proud to celebrate the induction ...

Corelation Surpasses 300 Total Clients as 12 Credit Unions Select the KeyStone Core in First Quarter 2026

Demonstrating continued confidence from credit unions nationwide, Corelation, Inc., proudly announces that 12 credit unions (cumulative total of $9.4 billion in assets; 501,784 members) selected ...

Student Choice Launches Employer Choice to Boost the Financial Resilience of Working Americans

With financial stress on the rise for many Americans, CU Student Choice Partners, LLC (Student Choice) is branching beyond its student lending roots with Employer ...

Century Federal Credit Union Named Official Credit Union of the Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND, OH – Century Federal Credit Union (Century FCU) is proud to announce that it has been named the Official Credit Union of the Cleveland ...

Credit Unions Raise $506,230 for CMN Hospitals at Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2026) – Credit Unions and industry partners presented a $506,230 donation from Credit Union Miracle Day to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ...

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power for the Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has earned the top ranking in the JD Power U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction StudySM, ...
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