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
From “I Do” To Home Sweet Home
Solarity Credit Union
While juggling the whirlwind of wedding planning and the excitement of buying their first home, Yasmin and Luis turned to Solarity for support. With clear communication and a smooth preapproval process, Solarity helped them close on their new home before their wedding day, easing the stress and letting them focus on what mattered most. Now […]
Helping A Member Support Her Family When It Matters Most
Mary has been a long time SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Member and has always valued the Credit Union’s commitment to service. That trust became especially meaningful when she faced an urgent situation involving her son’s health. He needed corrective surgery, and the cost created a significant financial challenge. Mary visited her local branch looking for […]
A Fresh Start On The Road Ahead
Solarity Credit Union
After years of paying cash and driving an aging car that was no longer reliable, Cliff faced an intimidating roadblock when a big bank turned him down for an auto loan. Solarity stepped in with a yes, making the process smooth, respectful and easy. With a dependable new car and simple-to-use banking tools, Cliff found […]
Specialized Products Help Turn A Member’s Dream Into A Reality
Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union
We love seeing our members achieve their goals and providing them with the personalized resources to do so! Our member Scott recently became a homeowner with the help of JHFCU’s 100% Mortgage Loan. A solution that can help members to keep money in savings for the unexpected expenses that come after home ownership. For many, […]
Credit Union Shows Up For Immigrant Families
Our Marketing & Community Development Manager regularly reaches out to the director of our local Ethnic Support Council. But during her most recent meeting, the tone had changed. ICE has become an increasing presence in our area, resulting in many immigrant families who are too afraid to leave their homes at this time, effectively turning […]
Celebrating Mortgage Payoff And Longstanding Membership
Affinity Federal Credit Union
A long-time member wrote to us, wishing to express their sincere appreciation for the invaluable assistance provided throughout the mortgage payoff process. They were pleased to announce that their mortgage has been fully satisfied, a milestone that marks the beginning of their retirement years with a deep sense of peace of mind and gratitude. Proudly […]
ORIGENCE AND ALLOY PARTNER TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FRAUD PROTECTION FOR CREDIT UNIONS
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Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award
Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms for credit unions and other lenders, today announced it has been ...
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES MORE THAN $924,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
HAUPPAUGE, NY (June 6, 2025) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.9 ...
NASCUS Opens Nominations for 2025 Pierre Jay Award
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will ...
EECU Sponsors Latinx Graduation Celebration Honoring Fresno Students
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Latinx High School Celebración, an inspiring event recognizing ...
Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Public Corporation for the Supervision ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 06, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Westerly Community Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student loan refinance ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2025 Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the nation’s largest serving school employees and their families, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
ORIGENCE AND ALLOY PARTNER TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FRAUD PROTECTION FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced a strategic partnership with Alloy, a premier identity and ...
Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award
Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms for credit unions and other lenders, today announced it has been ...
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES MORE THAN $924,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
HAUPPAUGE, NY (June 6, 2025) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.9 ...
NASCUS Opens Nominations for 2025 Pierre Jay Award
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will ...
EECU Sponsors Latinx Graduation Celebration Honoring Fresno Students
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Latinx High School Celebración, an inspiring event recognizing ...
Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Public Corporation for the Supervision ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 06, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Westerly Community Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student loan refinance ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2025 Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the nation’s largest serving school employees and their families, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and SECU Foundation recently received the inaugural Disaster Response Champions Award from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF), recognizing their coordinated ...
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) announced the live launch of the CU-Digital Asset Vault™, the first credit union-built digital asset vault designed specifically for ...
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Appli, the creator of the industry’s first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced that Founder and CEO Tim Pranger will be on-site at the 2026 ...
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Newsweek has awarded Redwood Credit Union its highest five-star rating as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women, an honor recognizing organizations actively reducing ...
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services
WESTBROOK, ME (February 26, 2026) – Synergent® has entered into a ten-year hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing agreement with Ocean State Credit Union. The ...