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 Searching To Settled: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey With OnPath
OnPath Federal Credit Union
For as long as she could remember, Olivia Stallan knew she wanted to be a teacher. Raised primarily by her mother, she learned early the value of independence and planning for the future. After earning her degree from LSU, she followed her career to New Orleans and quietly dreamed of one day owning a home […]
Supporting Educators Every Step Of The Way
Eric has spent 25 years in education, inspired early on by teachers and counselors who encouraged him to succeed. After teaching for many years, including a move from New Jersey to California, he transitioned into administration and now leads secondary educational programs. He says the most rewarding part of his career is being part of […]
A Smarter Plan Builds Trust That Lasts
Chelsea turned a simple personal loan into a smarter plan. She listened, guided, and followed through, introducing our member David to Intelligent Checking, then Intelligent Savings, and finally matching his rewards needs with Visa Signature, a card with the same rewards he was used to with no annual fee and that supports his qualifying activity. […]
A Simple Adjustment Boosts Earnings
When a member visited our branch, Nik went beyond the transaction. While reviewing the member’s account, he noticed a large balance in her primary share account earning minimal dividends. Understanding her preference for paper statements and in-person banking, Nik suggested moving part of her funds into her existing money market account for a higher dividend […]
A Reminder They’re Never Forgotten
Logix Federal Credit Union
At Logix, our WOW Program allows employees to go beyond transactions and create moments of genuine care. When a member came in confused about her account, she shared she was experiencing memory challenges after losing both her daughter and her mother. The member felt embarrassed when she couldn’t recall details, but the team member patiently […]
Spotting Red Flags Protects A Member
EECU equips our team with ongoing fraud prevention training so they can spot the warning signs of a scam early and protect the members who trust us as their financial institution. Recently, that training helped a quick-thinking representative ask the right questions and prevent a member from losing $20,000 to a romance scam. When a […]
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
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
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
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
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES DAYMOND JOHN AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’26 CONFERENCE
ELGA Credit Union Completes Acquisition of Marine Bank
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026