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
A Person, Not A Checklist
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Anissa Keyes Powell founded Arubah Emotional Health Services to provide culturally responsive care for marginalized communities, integrating therapy and indigenous healing and expanding through partnerships to deliver mental health support where it’s needed most. Anissa’s entrepreneurial spirit also led her to purchase and renovate the Northside Epicenter, a 20,000-square-foot historic building that now houses 14 […]
Out-Of-This-World Member Service
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Vanessa’s journey to increasing her credit score in two months started with a phone call about outer space. More specifically, a phone call about Affinity Plus employees in Bemidji potentially taking a celebratory outing to the Headwaters Science Center’s Starlab, a portable planetarium that gives a front-row seat to the stars. Vanessa works at the […]
A Single Mother Achieves Her Dream Of Homeownership
Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union
A single mother came to Commodore Perry FCU overwhelmed and discouraged. With her children’s father incarcerated, she was juggling two jobs, falling behind on rent, frequently overdrawing her account, and unable to break the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck living. Even so, she maintained an auto loan and direct deposit with us, and when she needed a […]
Stopping Foreclosure In Its Tracks. No Cartwheels Required.
Brewster Federal Credit Union
In mid-October, a member contacted me about a loan to purchase his aunt’s house. His aunt asked him if he wanted to buy her house from her for $6,000.00, based on a tax foreclosure sale that would be taking place on Oct. 31, 2025. If he paid the $6,000.00 owed in back taxes, that would […]
Quick Thinking And Sound Systems Prevent Heartbreak
Logix Federal Credit Union
A member of Logix was in the process of buying their first home. They were excited that their hard work of saving and preparing was finally paying off. They received instructions by email from an escrow company on where to send their down payment and closing funds. To their shock, they were notified by our […]
Protecting A Member In The Right Moment
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
When our member Steve came into the branch looking serious, member consultant Marisol started asking questions. He said he needed to take out $12,000 from a few different accounts because his daughter called him from jail and needed money to be paid to an attorney. Marisol asked if he spoke to his daughter, he said […]
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair
LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency
LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success
EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes
Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Awards Gala for Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces Grants for Q1 2025
FORUM Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Data-Driven Growth
myCUmortgage Starts the Year Strong by Signing Eight New Credit Union Partnerships
Coastal Credit Union 2025 Impact Report
InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Vizo Financial’s May 2025 Education Calendar
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 25, 2025
Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point
Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant
LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students
County Schools Federal Credit Union Appoints April Remnant As President/CEO
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
LAFCU Brings Financial Literacy To Life For Lansing Christian Students At Financial Reality Fair
LAFCU Announces Key Promotions To Drive Growth And Efficiency
LAFCU’s Pathway to Financial Transformation Graduates Celebrate Success
EECU Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff in Kings County
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
Financial Advantages Growing in Southeast Wisconsin – Advia Credit Union Adds New Locations in West Allis and Pewaukee
SHAZAM CREATOR CHRIS BARTON TO HEADLINE LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 WITH KEYNOTE ON INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION
Farewell, Tax Exemption? Executive Compensation in Credit Unions May Face Major Changes
Gregory Johnson Named Chairman of Truliant Board of Directors
LendKey and Member Student Lending Announce Third Annual $20,000 Scholarship Program
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Awards Gala for Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Announces Grants for Q1 2025
FORUM Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Data Analytics Partner to Accelerate Data-Driven Growth
myCUmortgage Starts the Year Strong by Signing Eight New Credit Union Partnerships
Coastal Credit Union 2025 Impact Report
InterLutions Welcomes Kelly Balodis as New Client Services Manager
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Vizo Financial’s May 2025 Education Calendar
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 25, 2025
Callahan & Associates Marks 40 Years With Cherry Tree Dedication At Hains Point
Appli Launches Special Pricing Initiative for Small Credit Unions
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions
FUTURE OF LENDING TAKES CENTER STAGE: ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION LINEUP FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ‘25
Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Brings Education & Welfare Initiatives to Community with Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
Deadline Nears For LAFCU’s $10K Innovation For Education Grant
LGE Community Credit Union awards $17,500 in scholarships to local high school students
County Schools Federal Credit Union Appoints April Remnant As President/CEO
Woodford State Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
Suntell Marks 30 Years Advancing Commercial and Agricultural Lending Technology for Community Financial Institutions
Peninsula Community Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management
National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award
Family Trust Federal Credit Union recognized for housing-focused financial education efforts
Gulf Winds Welcomes Christopher Tenney as Vice President of Cybersecurity