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
More Than A Loan: A Story Of Support And Resilience
RiverFall Credit Union
Each spring, RiverFall Credit Union awards three college tuition scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Below is an excerpt from an essay submitted by one of the 2026 recipients. “Being a member of RiverFall Credit Union has had a meaningful impact on both my family and my personal perspective, especially through an experience that taught […]
Delivering Relief When It Matters Most
A member, who has been with Langley since 2015, came to us feeling overwhelmed after receiving a notice from an outside company regarding an outstanding balance tied to a past medical expense. The notice indicated that his promotional period was ending and, if the balance was not paid in full by mid-April, more than $9,000 […]
Thoughtful Questions Saved A Member $40,000
A member visited the branch requesting help initiating a wire transfer. When Marina sat down with him, she began by asking about the purpose of the transfer. He shared that the money was intended to help his granddaughter with her education. Marina noticed he had recently consolidated his savings into one account and was attempting […]
The Power Of Community Support
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union has proudly granted $4.1 million in mortgages, enabling residents of the City of Richmond to achieve their dreams of homeownership. We have a truly inspiring success story featuring one of our members who re-entered society after being in the corrections system. Through our credit coaching, he increased his credit score […]
From Heartbreak To Hope, 1 Step At A Time
After his wife passed on, a member came in just as lost as he could be. In their 60 years of marriage, she’d always handled the finances, and he didn’t even know where to start. He’d gathered up what he could —including her death certificate — but you could see plain as day he was […]
A Switch To Save Success Empowers Multiple Members
About a year ago, Cherie worked with a non‑member who wanted to refinance an auto loan from Santander with a monthly payment of $603. At the time, his credit score was low, and although he was approved, the interest rate came in at 15%. Rather than stopping there, Cherie took time to have a meaningful […]
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Vizo Financial’s June 2025 Education Calendar
Alogent’s Unify Earns 2025 PayTech Awards Finalist Spot for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs”
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Abri Credit Union Selects Jose Guzman as Vice President of Lending
BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent
Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES MORE THAN $924,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
NASCUS Opens Nominations for 2025 Pierre Jay Award
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
EECU Sponsors Latinx Graduation Celebration Honoring Fresno Students
Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 06, 2025
Westerly Community Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2025 Member Education Award Scholarships
SECU Awards Summer Camp Scholarships to 457 Youth Members Statewide
Quavo Fraud & Disputes Named “Best Dispute Management & Resolution Solution” by Fintech Futures
Appli and First Source FCU Turn Financial Calculators into Conversion Catalysts
Coastal Credit Union Hires Karen DeSalvo as VP, Marketing
Prizeout Unveils CashBack+ Pay: A New Way For Credit Union Members To Pay And Earn Cashback
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 30, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Milestone: 100 Go-Lives on Immediate Payment Rails
Vizo Financial’s June 2025 Education Calendar
Alogent’s Unify Earns 2025 PayTech Awards Finalist Spot for “Best Consumer Payments System for Banks & FIs”
Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Announce Board of Directors
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 23, 2025
Midcoast Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Altra Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify Platform to Power Next-Gen Deposit Automation Operations
Corporate Central Celebrates Kevin Chiappetta’s Reelection as Presidents Council Representative for CFA Institute
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Donates $236,033 to Good Shepherd Food Bank
Credit Unions Challenge Broken Student Loan System with Revolutionary Line of Credit Approach
Corelation Hosts 14th Annual Client Conference, Commemorating 15 Years of Service & Innovation
Cloudvirga enhances lending efficiency with Encompass Docs Solution integration
OE Federal Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Student Loan Refinance Solution
Abri Credit Union Selects Jose Guzman as Vice President of Lending
BrightBridge Credit Union Renews Core Partnership with Synergent
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2026
EECU Sponsors Regional School Safety Symposium
ALM First Launches Inaugural Loan Fund for Credit Unions
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LAFCU promotes Jamie Jones to contact center branch manager
For Immediate Release – Boston Firefighters Credit Union Appoints Elizabeth Adcock as Chief Digital & Information Officer