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

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 […]

Helping Suzie Make Her Savings Work Smarter

“Suzie” and her daughter recently visited University Credit Union to explore checking account options. Suzie currently holds a combined balance of $822,000 across her savings and checking accounts, including a recent $3,000 deposit. During our conversation, we introduced Suzie to our high yield savings account (HYSA) as a way to turn her existing savings into […]

When 1 Conversation Changes Everything

One afternoon, a member walked into a University Credit Union branch planning to make a simple deposit. During a friendly conversation, our team noticed she had a credit card with us that she’d held for quite some time … at an interest rate of 20%. Recognizing an opportunity to help her save money and improve […]

Every Interaction Matters: Building Trust Through Care

During a busy day in Member Services, one of our supervisors stepped in to support the team and assist members in the queue. A member was dealing with fraud on their Visa card and was understandably concerned. The member needed guidance on the dispute process and reassurance about their account security. What might seem like […]

Quick Thinking Stops A Scam In Its Tracks

An elderly member recently visited our branch to request a large cash withdrawal to pay a contractor for home construction. As our representative spoke with him, it became clear something was not right. The person claiming to be the contractor had actually driven the member to the branch and was waiting outside, which immediately raised […]

Personnel Promotions

Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists

Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
Technology

BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT

BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley

Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025

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

For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO

Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
Making A Difference

SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western ...
Making A Difference

Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s ...
Making A Difference

C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive

Peach State FCU recently completed a successful toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every ...
Personnel Promotions

CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO

Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive ...
Charity Events

BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

Coastal Credit Union announced that it collected toys for 200 children in need, in partnership with the Salvation Army Angel ...
Making A Difference

Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members

Recognizing the critical role its capital members played in its financial success this year, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025

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

Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation

Illinois State Credit Union selected a SaaS deployment of Alogent’s Unify to deliver a modern, member-focused experience and enhance deposit ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year

I thought your readers might be interested in a great community story. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the Orange ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was created to be a difference maker for its member-owners. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need

[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard ...
New Product Releases

QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions

QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the launch of ALM360, a comprehensive platform delivered ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025

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

AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025

Alogent announced that its AccuAccount platform has been named Best-in-Class Loan Management System at the IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards ...
Making A Difference

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine

LEWISTON, ME — Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce three $5,000 donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank, ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions in Lending Division

Coastal Credit Union has announced two promotions within its lending division. Jenee Alston has been promoted to Vice President of ...
Making A Difference

EECU’s Mobile Branch Brings Financial Services to Rural Fresno County Residents

FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2025) – In a town where many residents face long drives to reach the nearest full-service ...
New Product Releases

Cloudvirga’s New Integration With ICE PPE Enables Loan Officers To Shop Rates, Validate Eligibility And Manage Locks Within Horizon POS

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new ...
Strategic Partnerships

5Point Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enable Historical Data Analysis and Personalize Member Experience

5Point Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to unify disparate systems, gain access to historical data, and create a more ...
Making A Difference

From Orchard to Outreach: Christian Financial Celebrates Autumn with Annual Giveback

terling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 1, 2025) – Christian Financial Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Autumn Apple Giveback on October ...
Personnel Promotions

Princeton Federal Credit Union Appoints Dana Caragine as President/CEO

Princeton, NJ, December 1, 2025. Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has announced the appointment of Dana Caragine as its new ...
Personnel Promotions

Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists

Corporate Central is excited to announce the promotion of Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists, recognizing their ...
Technology

BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT

BCU has been ranked No. 2 among small organizations on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT. This ...
Personnel Promotions

ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley

Dallas, Texas – ALM First recently promoted Ryan Sherwin to Principal and named current Chief Investment Officer, Jason Haley, President of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025

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

For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO

Wichita, KS, December 19, 2025. Millennium Corporate Credit Union announced today the appointment of Haley DaVee as its next President ...
Making A Difference

SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has provided a $125,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank to support hunger relief efforts in Western ...
Making A Difference

Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced its first round of donations ...
Other

SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union announced that its Third-Party Administrator (TPA) affiliate, SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, LLC, successfully onboarded a number of ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $389,598 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s ...
Making A Difference

C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive

Peach State FCU recently completed a successful toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Every ...
Personnel Promotions

CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO

Mount Vernon, OH, November 21, 2025. CES Credit Union has selected Mike Copley as its next President and Chief Executive ...
Charity Events

BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is donating $450,000 to nonprofit organizations as part of its annual People Helping People Awards. ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

Coastal Credit Union announced that it collected toys for 200 children in need, in partnership with the Salvation Army Angel ...
Making A Difference

Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members

Recognizing the critical role its capital members played in its financial success this year, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025

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

Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation

Illinois State Credit Union selected a SaaS deployment of Alogent’s Unify to deliver a modern, member-focused experience and enhance deposit ...
Other

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year

I thought your readers might be interested in a great community story. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with the Orange ...
Making A Difference

SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) was created to be a difference maker for its member-owners. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (December 9, 2025) – Synergent® is pleased to share that Seaboard Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year ...
Making A Difference

TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need

[Laurel, Md.- December 5, 2025] The holidays got a little brighter recently for Neighbor Ride, a charity based in Howard ...
New Product Releases

QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions

QuantyPhi, a wholly owned CUSO of Corporate Central, is proud to announce the launch of ALM360, a comprehensive platform delivered ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025

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

AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025

Alogent announced that its AccuAccount platform has been named Best-in-Class Loan Management System at the IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards ...
Making A Difference

Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine

LEWISTON, ME — Maine Family Federal Credit Union is proud to announce three $5,000 donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank, ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions in Lending Division

Coastal Credit Union has announced two promotions within its lending division. Jenee Alston has been promoted to Vice President of ...
Making A Difference

EECU’s Mobile Branch Brings Financial Services to Rural Fresno County Residents

FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2025) – In a town where many residents face long drives to reach the nearest full-service ...
New Product Releases

Cloudvirga’s New Integration With ICE PPE Enables Loan Officers To Shop Rates, Validate Eligibility And Manage Locks Within Horizon POS

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new ...
Strategic Partnerships

5Point Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enable Historical Data Analysis and Personalize Member Experience

5Point Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to unify disparate systems, gain access to historical data, and create a more ...
Making A Difference

From Orchard to Outreach: Christian Financial Celebrates Autumn with Annual Giveback

terling Heights, Mich., (Dec. 1, 2025) – Christian Financial Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Autumn Apple Giveback on October ...
Personnel Promotions

Princeton Federal Credit Union Appoints Dana Caragine as President/CEO

Princeton, NJ, December 1, 2025. Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has announced the appointment of Dana Caragine as its new ...

Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO

DaLand CUSO, the credit union industry’s definitive provider for core-integrated digital assets, today announced that Canvas Credit Union has become an owner in the CUSO ...

2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings

Corelation, Inc. closed out another exceptional year marked by continued growth, strong client momentum, and an unwavering commitment to the credit union movement. In 2025 ...

Corporate Central Welcomes Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is pleased to announce the addition of Nikkita Martino as Relationship Development Manager, strengthening the organization’s business development efforts and expanding its reach ...

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $13.6 Million to Members in 2025

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a trusted investment, funding, and payment solutions partner serving America’s credit unions, announced it concluded the year by returning $13.6 ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 9, 2026

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

Altamaha Federal Credit Union Enters New Technology Partnership with Synergent

WESTBROOK, ME (January 9, 2026) – Synergent® is excited to announce Altamaha Federal Credit Union has signed new seven-year agreements for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® ...
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