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

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 […]

Service From The Heart Provides Comfort And Dignity For A Member

Junet’s compassion and quick thinking made a critical difference for a longtime Member who lives with a disability and depends on delivery apps for food. After experiencing fraud, the Member received a new debit card but could not read the numbers. With her nurse unavailable for several days, she called us desperate for help. Junet […]

Bringing Goals Within Reach

When she first came to our credit union in late 2020, our member knew what she wanted: better credit and more control over her finances. Her credit score was in the low 600s, and she was unsure where to begin. Working one-on-one with an EECU member service specialist made the difference. Together, they created a […]

Looking Out For Members’ Safety Whenever Possible

Glacier Hills Credit Union

Julie took a call from an older member that has been involved in lots of fraud situations and has multiple warnings on her account. One of those warnings is no more debit cards due to excessive amount of fraud in the past on them. This was the reason the member was calling, to get a […]

Celebrations For A Member’s Cap And Keys

OceanAir Federal Credit Union

The Micro Member Experience is our way of adding a personal touch to our services. On occasion, we reach out to our members with small gestures that make a big difference. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a personalized financial tip, or a surprise token of appreciation, these moments are to remind members that they’re an […]

Storage And Staff Help After A Tornado

When a tornado struck in 2021, Credit Union of Texas came together to help neighbors. It provided pods for families to store household goods while they worked to clear out destroyed homes and sent staff volunteers to support on-the-ground recovery efforts.

Legal/Regulatory

Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League is pleased to announce that state-chartered credit unions will receive a credit from the State ...
Making A Difference

Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.

Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2025 – Clearview Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the launch of the Clearview Foundation, which is dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, is pleased to announce key position changes to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of scholarships awarded through the Foundation for Central Schools, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025

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

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact

Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of Community and Social Impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU).
Lending

FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...
Technology

Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform

Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, has ...
Other

Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Awards for outstanding marketing efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the winner of two Diamond Awards – the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Making A Difference

EECU Partners with Wonderful College Prep Academy GEAR UP to Expand Financial Education

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with GEAR UP Central Valley run by Wonderful College Prep Academy ...
Other

CreditUnions.com Announces 2025 Innovation Series Winners

After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation Series.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 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

LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education grant to fund school improvements

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again inviting Michigan K-12 schools to apply for its Innovation for Education grant by April 30 for a chance ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s April 2025 Education Calendar

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is committed to ensuring the long-term success of your credit union, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School

Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School as part of an ongoing ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU strengthens team with key promotion and new hires

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has strengthened its team with a strategic promotion and two new hires. These moves support the Michigan credit union’s commitment to ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU celebrates reading month with a sweet lesson in financial literacy

LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of March as National Reading Month, LAFCU brought its Listen & Learn—All About Donuts program to Winans Elementary School in ...
Other

36 CUES Emerge Participants Selected from Record Number of Applicants

MADISON, WI – March 27, 2025 – Thirty-six emerging credit union leaders have been selected from a record 126 applicants ...
Marketing

USSFCU Recognized Nationally as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a ...
Investments

Protecht secures strategic investment to accelerate innovation and growth.

Protecht Group is excited to announce a significant investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Federal Savings Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell announced that First Federal Savings Bank has chosen its Square 1 Credit Suite® to strengthen the bank’s commercial and ...
Technology

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES AI FUTURIST STEVE BROWN AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced AI futurist Steve Brown as a keynote speaker for its Lending ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Joins National “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” Movement to Protect Members’ Financial Well-Being

As federal lawmakers consider tax reforms that could impact credit unions nationwide, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union ...
Strategic Partnerships

TowerCares Foundation Makes $300,000 Commitment to Maryland’s UMBC Cybersecurity Institute

New three-year partnership between the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal Credit Union, and the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute ...
Other

Omnichannel Communication Strategies for Generational Consumer Engagement

Technology continues to evolve, becoming an increasing presence and affecting various aspects of everyday life. As technology evolves, so do ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Michelle Shelton to Chief Operations Officer

Coastal Credit Union has named Michelle Shelton as Chief Operations Officer. In her new role, Shelton will oversee Coastal’s retail ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Publishes Consumer Research Revealing How Fraud Resolution Shapes Customer Loyalty

Quavo Fraud & Disputes, a trusted advisor and technology partner in dispute management solutions, today unveiled original research results highlighting ...
Personnel Promotions

Redwood Credit Union Names Esteban Zuno Senior Vice President of Wealth, Insurance & Deposit Services

Esteban Zuno has been promoted to senior vice president of wealth, insurance, and deposit services for Redwood Credit Union.
Legal/Regulatory

Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League is pleased to announce that state-chartered credit unions will receive a credit from the State ...
Making A Difference

Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.

Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2025 – Clearview Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the launch of the Clearview Foundation, which is dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, is pleased to announce key position changes to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of scholarships awarded through the Foundation for Central Schools, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025

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

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact

Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of Community and Social Impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU).
Lending

FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...
Technology

Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform

Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, has ...
Other

Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Awards for outstanding marketing efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the winner of two Diamond Awards – the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Making A Difference

EECU Partners with Wonderful College Prep Academy GEAR UP to Expand Financial Education

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with GEAR UP Central Valley run by Wonderful College Prep Academy ...
Other

CreditUnions.com Announces 2025 Innovation Series Winners

After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation Series.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 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

LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education grant to fund school improvements

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again inviting Michigan K-12 schools to apply for its Innovation for Education grant by April 30 for a chance ...
Other

Vizo Financial’s April 2025 Education Calendar

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union is committed to ensuring the long-term success of your credit union, which is why we ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School

Indiana Members Credit Union recently presented a check for $1,500 to Greenwood Community High School as part of an ongoing ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU strengthens team with key promotion and new hires

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has strengthened its team with a strategic promotion and two new hires. These moves support the Michigan credit union’s commitment to ...
Making A Difference

LAFCU celebrates reading month with a sweet lesson in financial literacy

LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of March as National Reading Month, LAFCU brought its Listen & Learn—All About Donuts program to Winans Elementary School in ...
Other

36 CUES Emerge Participants Selected from Record Number of Applicants

MADISON, WI – March 27, 2025 – Thirty-six emerging credit union leaders have been selected from a record 126 applicants ...
Marketing

USSFCU Recognized Nationally as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a ...
Investments

Protecht secures strategic investment to accelerate innovation and growth.

Protecht Group is excited to announce a significant investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering ...
Strategic Partnerships

First Federal Savings Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell

Suntell announced that First Federal Savings Bank has chosen its Square 1 Credit Suite® to strengthen the bank’s commercial and ...
Technology

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES AI FUTURIST STEVE BROWN AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announced AI futurist Steve Brown as a keynote speaker for its Lending ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Joins National “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” Movement to Protect Members’ Financial Well-Being

As federal lawmakers consider tax reforms that could impact credit unions nationwide, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union ...
Strategic Partnerships

TowerCares Foundation Makes $300,000 Commitment to Maryland’s UMBC Cybersecurity Institute

New three-year partnership between the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal Credit Union, and the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute ...
Other

Omnichannel Communication Strategies for Generational Consumer Engagement

Technology continues to evolve, becoming an increasing presence and affecting various aspects of everyday life. As technology evolves, so do ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Michelle Shelton to Chief Operations Officer

Coastal Credit Union has named Michelle Shelton as Chief Operations Officer. In her new role, Shelton will oversee Coastal’s retail ...
Technology

Quavo Fraud & Disputes Publishes Consumer Research Revealing How Fraud Resolution Shapes Customer Loyalty

Quavo Fraud & Disputes, a trusted advisor and technology partner in dispute management solutions, today unveiled original research results highlighting ...
Personnel Promotions

Redwood Credit Union Names Esteban Zuno Senior Vice President of Wealth, Insurance & Deposit Services

Esteban Zuno has been promoted to senior vice president of wealth, insurance, and deposit services for Redwood Credit Union.

Peninsula Community Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management

Peninsula Community Credit Union has selected FASTdocs, Alogent’s enterprise content management (ECM) platform, to modernize its document management environment. Delivered as a cloud-based solution purpose-built ...

National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals Honors SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union President Jose Lara with Legacy Leader Award

Jose Lara, president of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, received the Legacy Leader Award from the National Association of Latino Credit Union Professionals (NLCUP) during the ...

Family Trust Federal Credit Union recognized for housing-focused financial education efforts

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation with the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for its ...

Gulf Winds Welcomes Christopher Tenney as Vice President of Cybersecurity

Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Christopher Tenney has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Cybersecurity. In this new ...

Humanidei Welcomes Carolyn Reeves as Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant

Ontario, CA, February 17, 2026. Humanidei has announced the addition of Carolyn Reeves as its new Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant. In this role, Reeves ...

Coastal Credit Union and Foundation Earn Four Awards from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation

Coastal Credit Union and the Coastal Credit Union Foundation have earned four awards from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation’s statewide awards program, recognizing remarkable and ...
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