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 Arrives Just In Time
Community Credit Union of Florida
A member called in overwhelmed and out of options. They had already used all of their allowed skip‑a‑pays for the year and were facing serious financial hardship. With their car at risk of repossession, they feared losing their only way to get to work. While speaking with the member service lender, they shared just how […]
A Fresh Start For A Mother Fighting To Stay Housed
Community Credit Union of Florida
At the Titusville branch, a familiar member—a single mother—walked in with only three days’ notice to pay her back rent or face eviction. She was terrified of losing her home and disrupting her children’s lives. The team at CCU stepped in immediately, reviewing her finances to find a solution that would give her room to […]
A Branch Rep Steps In So A Veteran Is Honored
Navy Federal Credit Union
At Navy Federal’s San Bernardino, CA, branch, former member service representative Sophia M. was helping Richard D. with his account when the conversation turned to an upcoming Vietnam Veteran “Welcome Home” pinning ceremony at a local chapter serving Disabled American Veterans (DAV). When Sophia realized Richard, a Vietnam veteran, wasn’t on the list to be […]
Rockton Jones Makes MLB Memories
Navy Federal Credit Union
Rockton Jones, a U.S. Navy veteran and Navy Federal member for more than 20 years, enjoyed a special day at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with support from the credit union. As part of Navy Federal’s Debit Plus pilot program, Jones was invited to a member appreciation event — a Major League Baseball game featuring […]
Leading With Care When It Matters Most
For our team member Bettie, what was a routine request quickly became something more. One day, a member approached Bettie at the front line and asked to withdraw $2,000 from her savings. Although this was a routine transaction for the member, Bettie noticed she seemed unusually anxious. “I gently asked if anyone was pressuring her […]
Saving A Grieving Widow From A Scam
A couple weeks ago TDECU received this feedback from a member: “Madison and Brook have been performing exceptionally hard for me. I lost my husband and without Brook I would not have been able to bury him. Brook and Madison took care of my finances when I had a scam that almost took all my […]
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
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.
Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth
EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
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
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.
Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth
EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
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
Humanidei Welcomes Carolyn Reeves as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
Coastal Credit Union and Foundation Earn Four Awards from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Hosts Coffee & Connections Event for Fort Mill Business Community