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

Marine Hockey Team Builds Stronger Bonds On And Off The Ice

Navy Federal Credit Union

Ten years ago, Marine Tyler Bluder revived a hockey team for U.S. Marines, turning sticks and pucks into a way to keep the brotherhood alive. Today, the team brings veterans together from across the country not only to compete, but also to connect. Instead of hotels and restaurants, they share rental homes and home-cooked meals, […]

From Housing Crisis To Keys In Hand

Plus Credit Union

The “W” family has been part of our credit union for more than 22 years. What started as a connection through family has grown into a relationship built on trust, familiarity, and being there when it matters most. When their landlord unexpectedly sold their apartment, the family was given just 30 days to move. With […]

Vigilance Uncovers A Vishing Scheme

Navy Federal Credit Union

When Monae A., a member service representative at Navy Federal Credit Union, received a call requesting a $12,500 member-to-member transfer, everything initially seemed legitimate — the caller even provided the correct one-time passcode (OTP). Yet Monae sensed something was off.  As she asked additional questions, inconsistencies emerged. The caller stalled and provided details that didn’t match Navy Federal’s records. “The […]

Member Service Representative Prevents Fraud Loss Of $165,000

Navy Federal Credit Union

When Devina H., a member service representative mentor at Navy Federal Credit Union, received a call requesting a $2,100 Zelle transfer, her fraud instincts kicked in. The caller provided basic details but failed verification steps. Devina noticed another red flag: the caller seemed to impersonate someone with a deep voice. She declined the transaction and […]

Seeing The Full Picture When It Matters Most

Wellby Financial Federal Credit Union

I was at a physical therapy appointment yesterday when one of the therapists I regularly see noticed my Wellby polo and shared something personal. He and his wife had recently adopted a little boy, and Wellby played an important role in making that possible. When they needed a loan to assist with the adoption, he […]

A Different Kind Of Collections Story

Western Vista Federal Credit Union

A member was struggling to manage payments on two vehicles. She hoped to keep both, but recurring past-due issues made that unsustainable, and it was important that she be able to keep at least one reliable vehicle. Through several honest and sometimes difficult conversations, a solution was found: she surrendered one vehicle and wrapped the […]

Making A Difference

SECU Awards Summer Camp Scholarships to 457 Youth Members Statewide

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has concluded its fourth annual Summer Camp Awards campaign, granting $500 scholarships to 457 young ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Named “Best Dispute Management & Resolution Solution” by Fintech Futures

The award honors Quavo’s QFD® platform, an end-to-end SaaS solution purpose-built to transform and streamline dispute management for financial institutions ...
Strategic Partnerships

Appli and First Source FCU Turn Financial Calculators into Conversion Catalysts

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Source Federal Credit Union, serving members in central ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Hires Karen DeSalvo as VP, Marketing

Coastal Credit Union has hired Karen DeSalvo as its new VP of Marketing. In this role, DeSalvo will be responsible ...
New Product Releases

Prizeout Unveils CashBack+ Pay: A New Way For Credit Union Members To Pay And Earn Cashback

NEW YORK – June 3, 2025 – Prizeout, the leader in advertising and financial technology, is announcing CashBack+ Pay, the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 30, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Milestone: 100 Go-Lives on Immediate Payment Rails

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced a significant milestone today: 100 go-lives on the RTP network or FedNow Service through ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s June 2025 Education Calendar

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

Alogent’s Unify Earns 2025 PayTech Awards Finalist Spot for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs”

Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has been named a finalist in the 2025 PayTech Awards, Best Consumer Payments ...
Personnel Promotions

Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Announce Board of Directors

The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the appointment of their 2025–2026 Board of Directors. These ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 23, 2025

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

Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent

Midcoast Federal Credit Union has renewed its core processing and technology service agreements with Synergent, including a 10-year agreement for ...
Strategic Partnerships

Altra Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify Platform to Power Next-Gen Deposit Automation Operations

Altra Federal Credit Union has selected Alogent’s Unify platform to modernize and consolidate its deposit operations across Day 1 and ...
Other

Corporate Central Celebrates Kevin Chiappetta’s Reelection as Presidents Council Representative for CFA Institute

Corporate Central is proud to announce the reelection of Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President/Chief Education & Research Officer, as ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Donates $236,033 to Good Shepherd Food Bank

As hunger rates climb and food pantries across Maine face critical shortages, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has ...
Lending

Credit Unions Challenge Broken Student Loan System with Revolutionary Line of Credit Approach

CU Student Choice, a credit union-owned organization that helps credit unions deliver private student loan solutions, announced expanded access to ...
Technology

Corelation Hosts 14th Annual Client Conference, Commemorating 15 Years of Service & Innovation

Corelation, Inc., successfully hosted its Annual Client Conference held from May 14 – 16, 2025, bringing together a total of ...
Technology

Cloudvirga enhances lending efficiency with Encompass Docs Solution integration

Cloudvirga, a provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for credit union lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API ...
Lending

OE Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution

CU Student Choice announced its student loan refinance solution will now be available to the members of OE Federal Credit ...
Personnel Promotions

Abri Credit Union Selects Jose Guzman as Vice President of Lending

Romeoville, IL, May 16, 2025. Abri Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Guzman as its new ...
Strategic Partnerships

BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent

Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with BrightBridge Credit Union through multi-year agreements for hosted Jack ...
Making A Difference

Local Graduates Partner with EECU to Prepare for College Success

Fresno, CA – May 16, 2025 – A dedicated group of high school seniors from Kings Canyon High School in ...
New Product Releases

Interior Federal Unveils New Website

Interior Federal is proud to announce the official launch of its brand-new website; a reflection of the Credit Union’s rebrand ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 16, 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

Indiana Members Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for Second Year

Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce they have been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and ...
Making A Difference

Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year

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

Valley First Credit Union Announces Wes Hall Memorial Fund to Honor a Founding Leader’s Legacy

MODESTO, Calif. May 13, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union proudly announces the establishment of the Wes Hall Memorial Fund, ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Abri Credit Union Selects John O’Brien as Vice President of Finance

Romeoville, IL, May 15, 2025. Abri Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of John O’Brien as its new ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management

Coastal Credit Union announced that Ewelina Caplap has been appointed to Vice President of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. ...
Other

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Insurance and ...
Making A Difference

SECU Awards Summer Camp Scholarships to 457 Youth Members Statewide

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has concluded its fourth annual Summer Camp Awards campaign, granting $500 scholarships to 457 young ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Named “Best Dispute Management & Resolution Solution” by Fintech Futures

The award honors Quavo’s QFD® platform, an end-to-end SaaS solution purpose-built to transform and streamline dispute management for financial institutions ...
Strategic Partnerships

Appli and First Source FCU Turn Financial Calculators into Conversion Catalysts

Appli, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered financial calculators, today announced that First Source Federal Credit Union, serving members in central ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Hires Karen DeSalvo as VP, Marketing

Coastal Credit Union has hired Karen DeSalvo as its new VP of Marketing. In this role, DeSalvo will be responsible ...
New Product Releases

Prizeout Unveils CashBack+ Pay: A New Way For Credit Union Members To Pay And Earn Cashback

NEW YORK – June 3, 2025 – Prizeout, the leader in advertising and financial technology, is announcing CashBack+ Pay, the ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 30, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Milestone: 100 Go-Lives on Immediate Payment Rails

Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced a significant milestone today: 100 go-lives on the RTP network or FedNow Service through ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s June 2025 Education Calendar

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

Alogent’s Unify Earns 2025 PayTech Awards Finalist Spot for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs”

Alogent is proud to announce that Unify has been named a finalist in the 2025 PayTech Awards, Best Consumer Payments ...
Personnel Promotions

Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Announce Board of Directors

The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the appointment of their 2025–2026 Board of Directors. These ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 23, 2025

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

Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent

Midcoast Federal Credit Union has renewed its core processing and technology service agreements with Synergent, including a 10-year agreement for ...
Strategic Partnerships

Altra Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify Platform to Power Next-Gen Deposit Automation Operations

Altra Federal Credit Union has selected Alogent’s Unify platform to modernize and consolidate its deposit operations across Day 1 and ...
Other

Corporate Central Celebrates Kevin Chiappetta’s Reelection as Presidents Council Representative for CFA Institute

Corporate Central is proud to announce the reelection of Kevin Chiappetta, CFA, Senior Vice President/Chief Education & Research Officer, as ...
Making A Difference

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Donates $236,033 to Good Shepherd Food Bank

As hunger rates climb and food pantries across Maine face critical shortages, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has ...
Lending

Credit Unions Challenge Broken Student Loan System with Revolutionary Line of Credit Approach

CU Student Choice, a credit union-owned organization that helps credit unions deliver private student loan solutions, announced expanded access to ...
Technology

Corelation Hosts 14th Annual Client Conference, Commemorating 15 Years of Service & Innovation

Corelation, Inc., successfully hosted its Annual Client Conference held from May 14 – 16, 2025, bringing together a total of ...
Technology

Cloudvirga enhances lending efficiency with Encompass Docs Solution integration

Cloudvirga, a provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for credit union lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API ...
Lending

OE Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution

CU Student Choice announced its student loan refinance solution will now be available to the members of OE Federal Credit ...
Personnel Promotions

Abri Credit Union Selects Jose Guzman as Vice President of Lending

Romeoville, IL, May 16, 2025. Abri Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Guzman as its new ...
Strategic Partnerships

BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent

Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with BrightBridge Credit Union through multi-year agreements for hosted Jack ...
Making A Difference

Local Graduates Partner with EECU to Prepare for College Success

Fresno, CA – May 16, 2025 – A dedicated group of high school seniors from Kings Canyon High School in ...
New Product Releases

Interior Federal Unveils New Website

Interior Federal is proud to announce the official launch of its brand-new website; a reflection of the Credit Union’s rebrand ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 16, 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

Indiana Members Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for Second Year

Indiana Members Credit Union is pleased to announce they have been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and ...
Making A Difference

Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year

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

Valley First Credit Union Announces Wes Hall Memorial Fund to Honor a Founding Leader’s Legacy

MODESTO, Calif. May 13, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union proudly announces the establishment of the Wes Hall Memorial Fund, ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Abri Credit Union Selects John O’Brien as Vice President of Finance

Romeoville, IL, May 15, 2025. Abri Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of John O’Brien as its new ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Names Ewelina Caplap Vice President, Coastal Wealth Management

Coastal Credit Union announced that Ewelina Caplap has been appointed to Vice President of Coastal Wealth Management, available through CFS*. ...
Other

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Insurance and ...

Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President

Xpress Data Inc. hires Kirk Drake as new President. Drake brings decades of experience in credit unions and technology strategy and has been consulting with ...

Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman of Coastal Wealth Management Recognized as Distinguished Financial Professionals by LPL Financial

Catherine Bryant and Jonah Kaufman, Wealth Advisors at Coastal Wealth Management in Raleigh, have earned a place among LPL Financials’ Ascent Club Program for 2025 ...

Credit Unions Gain Edge with New CashBack+ Credit Card Rewards

New York, NY – February 25, 2025 – Prizeout, the leader in advertising and financial technology, today announced the launch of its Credit Card Rewards ...

ICUL Launches “Credit Unions in Action” to Showcase Statewide Community Impact

The Illinois Credit Union League has opened our inaugural Credit Unions in Action (CUIA) data collection initiative, and we’re excited to begin gathering 2025 community ...

Apple Federal Credit Union Partners with Quavo to Modernize Dispute Operations and Elevate Member Experience

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the proven AI disputes technology partner and leading strategic advisor for financial institutions, has announced a new partnership with Apple Federal Credit ...

Wings Credit Union Signs with Corelation, Selecting KeyStone to Elevate Its Future

Wings Credit Union has signed with Corelation, confirming their decision to select the KeyStone core to power what is a newly combined cooperative following a ...
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