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
Hope In A Hard Time
A member called us just after getting out of the hospital, worried about her finances. She was approved for disability, but it wouldn’t start for another month, and her bills were already overdue. I listened to her concerns and immediately looked for solutions. I was able to secure a three-month deferment on her loan, so […]
A Family Tradition Of Food And Finance
Visit one of Austin’s Galaxy Cafe locations and you’ll instantly feel welcome. Cafe co-owner Kelly C. says that’s how he feels when he visits UFCU. Kelly has been a UFCU member since he started out in the food-service industry as a dishwasher in 1989. In 2004, the original Galaxy Cafe opened in South Austin, the […]
Turning A Homeownership Dream Into A Reality
For Henry, buying a first home from out of state could have been a complicated and stressful experience, but with GreenState Credit Union, it was smooth, personal, and even inspiring. From start to finish, the process took about a month. With most communication handled through text, email, and DocuSign, Henry appreciated how efficient and easy […]
Building Futures, One Youth Account At A Time
I recently helped a mother who visited our branch with questions about our youth accounts. She was clearly interested in making informed financial decisions for her children, so I took the time to walk her through our youth account options in detail. I explained the benefits, features, and long-term value of starting financial education early. […]
Big Dreams Wrapped In A Custom Bow Tie
Lake Trust Credit Union
Bleu Bowtique, a men’s clothier in Detroit, started from humble beginnings. Ne’Gyle Beaman’s passion for fashion gave him the idea to make custom bow ties, which he started selling at local craft fairs. But when it was time to scale his business, he couldn’t find funding for the equipment he needed. His business was in […]
Guiding Generations Toward Financial Confidence
I recently helped a member who had opened a share and a checking account based on a recommendation she had received from her friend but had yet to make the final decision to move her entire relationship to Redwood Credit Union. Our member stated she has received positive feedback from friends and RCU and wanted […]
Indiana Members Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for Second Year
Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year
Valley First Credit Union Announces Wes Hall Memorial Fund to Honor a Founding Leader’s Legacy
For Immediate Release – Abri Credit Union Selects John O’Brien as Vice President of Finance
Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 9 Angels Game
EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival
Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Suncoast Credit Union Partner with Informed to Accelerate Funding and Dealer Satisfaction
Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons
CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%
Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East
LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
Indiana Members Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for Second Year
Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year
Valley First Credit Union Announces Wes Hall Memorial Fund to Honor a Founding Leader’s Legacy
For Immediate Release – Abri Credit Union Selects John O’Brien as Vice President of Finance
Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 9 Angels Game
EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival
Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Suncoast Credit Union Partner with Informed to Accelerate Funding and Dealer Satisfaction
Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons
CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%
Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East
LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
Vizo Financial’s 2026 Risk Management Conference to Feature Education on AI Risk, Cyber Threats & Payments Fraud
Meriwest Community Foundation Celebrates Transformative Inaugural Year of Impact
Energy One Federal Credit Union Implements AI-Powered Calculators from Appli
NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations
LendKey Surpasses $8 Billion in Loan Originations, Accelerating Growth for Credit Unions and Banks Nationwide
Capital Area Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent