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
When ‘Denied’ Isn’t the Final Answer
Sidney Federal Credit Union
Angela called in extremely stressed and overwhelmed by debt and life circumstances. What started as a financial conversation quickly became much more. She shared her history, including prior bankruptcy, ongoing health struggles, chemotherapy, and recent hardships like medical issues and her refrigerator failing. It was clear she needed support not just financially, but emotionally as […]
From Hopeless To Hopeful
Family Savings Credit Union
Through its work with the Compassion Center, an organization serving people experiencing poverty or homelessness, Family Savings Credit Union learned about a struggling member. Hear how the credit union and the member worked together to turn a hopeless situation into a hopeful one.
More Than A Loan: A Story Of Support And Resilience
RiverFall Credit Union
Each spring, RiverFall Credit Union awards three college tuition scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Below is an excerpt from an essay submitted by one of the 2026 recipients. “Being a member of RiverFall Credit Union has had a meaningful impact on both my family and my personal perspective, especially through an experience that taught […]
Delivering Relief When It Matters Most
A member, who has been with Langley since 2015, came to us feeling overwhelmed after receiving a notice from an outside company regarding an outstanding balance tied to a past medical expense. The notice indicated that his promotional period was ending and, if the balance was not paid in full by mid-April, more than $9,000 […]
Thoughtful Questions Saved A Member $40,000
A member visited the branch requesting help initiating a wire transfer. When Marina sat down with him, she began by asking about the purpose of the transfer. He shared that the money was intended to help his granddaughter with her education. Marina noticed he had recently consolidated his savings into one account and was attempting […]
The Power Of Community Support
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union has proudly granted $4.1 million in mortgages, enabling residents of the City of Richmond to achieve their dreams of homeownership. We have a truly inspiring success story featuring one of our members who re-entered society after being in the corrections system. Through our credit coaching, he increased his credit score […]
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
Six Credit Unions from Across the U.S. Partner with myCUmortgage
Corelation Welcomes Seven New Credit Unions in Second Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.8 Billion in Assets
Centra Credit Union Named Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brad Giese as New Vice President/Information Security Officer
SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center
PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects James Kane as Senior Vice President – Operations
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 11, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Platform Named “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs” at 2025 PayTech Awards
InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions
LGE Community Credit Union recognized by Forbes on America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions list
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lobby to Support Healing and Hope in CHOC’s New Outpatient Tower
Southland Credit Union Announces Retirement of President/CEO, Thomas Lent
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification—Seven Years in a Row!
Acadia Federal Credit Union Extends Longstanding Partnership with Synergent
EECU Awards $100K in Grants to Help Students Reach Their Goals
Affordability is Top Driver for Consumers Leasing Vehicles, according to New CULA Survey
Alloya Corporate FCU Facilitates Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
SchoolsFirst FCU Team Members Help Harvest 6,000 Pounds of Produce on Credit Union Industry’s Development Education Day of Service
Algebrik AI and Kinective Partner to Streamline Lending from Application to Signature
Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Announces Promotions of Four Outstanding Employees
Alloya Corporate FCU Settles Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
Meriwest Credit Union Shines in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Table of Experts
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Enable Technologies Inc. to launch Meriwest Business Express program
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 18, 2025
Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Award Scholarship Funds to Sixteen Students
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
Meriwest Credit Union Partners with Insuritas to Launch Full-Service Insurance Agency
Six Credit Unions from Across the U.S. Partner with myCUmortgage
Corelation Welcomes Seven New Credit Unions in Second Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.8 Billion in Assets
Centra Credit Union Named Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025 by Forbes
Tower Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brad Giese as New Vice President/Information Security Officer
SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center
PRESS RELEASE – New Bedford Credit Union Forges Strategic Technology Partnership with Synergent
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects James Kane as Senior Vice President – Operations
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 11, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Platform Named “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs” at 2025 PayTech Awards
InterLutions and Acumen Financial Advantage Collaborate to Deliver Consultative Executive Benefit Services for Credit Unions
LGE Community Credit Union recognized by Forbes on America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions list
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lobby to Support Healing and Hope in CHOC’s New Outpatient Tower
Southland Credit Union Announces Retirement of President/CEO, Thomas Lent
Tower Federal Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification—Seven Years in a Row!
Acadia Federal Credit Union Extends Longstanding Partnership with Synergent
EECU Awards $100K in Grants to Help Students Reach Their Goals
Affordability is Top Driver for Consumers Leasing Vehicles, according to New CULA Survey
Alloya Corporate FCU Facilitates Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
SchoolsFirst FCU Team Members Help Harvest 6,000 Pounds of Produce on Credit Union Industry’s Development Education Day of Service
Algebrik AI and Kinective Partner to Streamline Lending from Application to Signature
Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union Renews Partnership with Synergent
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation
BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island