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
How One Employee’s Attention To Detail Protected A Member At Her Most Vulnerable Moment
When Amy answered a routine incoming call, nothing immediately suggested this interaction would turn into a powerful example of why vigilance — and heart — matter so much in member service. The caller claimed to be a member requesting access to online banking. But almost right away, small details didn’t line up. The voice on […]
A Simple Pause Saves A Member From A Pop-Up Scam
When a member came into the branch requesting a wire transfer to repay a loan, our financial service representative immediately knew something didn’t feel right. The member seemed unsure about the details but insisted she knew the person she was sending money to. Our representative took a moment to ask a few additional questions. In […]
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 […]
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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
Vizo Financial’s July 2025 Education Calendar
Algebrik AI Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Lending Industry Veteran Jennifer Hernandez
Algebrik AI Partners with TruStage™ to Offer Embedded Lending Protection Products Through the Loan Origination Journey
Alloya Announces Change in Payments Leadership
SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for 2025 School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 3, 2025
Sound Credit Union Completes Conversion of Washington Business Bank
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
Vizo Financial’s July 2025 Education Calendar
Algebrik AI Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Lending Industry Veteran Jennifer Hernandez
Algebrik AI Partners with TruStage™ to Offer Embedded Lending Protection Products Through the Loan Origination Journey
Alloya Announces Change in Payments Leadership
SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for 2025 School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 3, 2025
Sound Credit Union Completes Conversion of Washington Business Bank
Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer
LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager
ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members
eDOC Innovations and Advanced Fraud Solutions Partner to Bring Deposit Fraud Intelligence to Credit Union Check Imaging
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