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

Helping Suzie Make Her Savings Work Smarter

“Suzie” and her daughter recently visited University Credit Union to explore checking account options. Suzie currently holds a combined balance of $822,000 across her savings and checking accounts, including a recent $3,000 deposit. During our conversation, we introduced Suzie to our high yield savings account (HYSA) as a way to turn her existing savings into […]

When 1 Conversation Changes Everything

One afternoon, a member walked into a University Credit Union branch planning to make a simple deposit. During a friendly conversation, our team noticed she had a credit card with us that she’d held for quite some time … at an interest rate of 20%. Recognizing an opportunity to help her save money and improve […]

Every Interaction Matters: Building Trust Through Care

During a busy day in Member Services, one of our supervisors stepped in to support the team and assist members in the queue. A member was dealing with fraud on their Visa card and was understandably concerned. The member needed guidance on the dispute process and reassurance about their account security. What might seem like […]

Quick Thinking Stops A Scam In Its Tracks

An elderly member recently visited our branch to request a large cash withdrawal to pay a contractor for home construction. As our representative spoke with him, it became clear something was not right. The person claiming to be the contractor had actually driven the member to the branch and was waiting outside, which immediately raised […]

A Kind Gesture Makes All The Difference

A member recently visited our main branch to take care of a VISA card issue. While waiting, she had to leave abruptly for work and accidentally left without the card. Unfortunately, she was babysitting several children and was unable to return during business hours. One of our representatives stepped in right away, de-escalating the situation […]

Clothes And Kindness For A Member In Need

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

When Sarah walked into the Winona branch to open a new account, no one expected how much her visit would impact the day. She didn’t have proof of address, so after chatting with Neelie, she headed to the Winona State Housing office and returned shortly after. While waiting, staff overheard Sarah on the phone with […]

Making A Difference

TruPartner Credit Union Expands Employee Giving with Matching Donations

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to partner with Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati to amplify employee giving. As part of ...
Charity Events

CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS HOSTS 20TH WINE AUCTION RAISING $2.2 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

The Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction celebrated its 20th annual event, raising a record $2.2 million for 11 CMN ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Caroline Symmes Children’s Cancer Endowment for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to the Caroline Symmes Children’s ...
Other

State Employees’ Credit Union Announces 2025 Community Shred Day Events

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has announced the 2025 dates for its statewide Shred Day program. This year, 24 events ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 14, 2025

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

A Tribute to Ed Fox: Honoring the Life and Leadership of Mid-Atlantic Corporate’s Former CEO

Edward J. (Ed) Fox, former CEO of Mid-Atlantic Corporate Federal Credit Union, passed away on March 9, 2025. Vizo Financial ...
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame

Barbara J. Leonard inducted posthumously into the African American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) Hall of Fame.
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners

Annual awards recognize those making a lasting impact on our global communities
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE RECOGNIZED WITH HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD, THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT’S HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOR 

BCU President and CEO, Mike Valentine, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement by the National ...
Making A Difference

Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW

March 13, 2025 For Immediate Release Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW PORTLAND, OR –The Rivermark Community Fund ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP ‘Best of the Best’ Award

LGE Community Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 ...
Operations & HR

Vizo Financial Wins Third Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Vizo Financial has been named a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for the third consecutive year. Gallup analyzed team ...
Technology

Envisant Acquires IronSafe Software System

Envisant, the business subsidiary of the Illinois Credit Union League, has acquired the IronSafe software system from Trellance Cooperative Holdings, ...
Lending

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES GENERAL BRADFORD SHWEDO AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 CONFERENCE

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announces General Bradford Shwedo as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech ...
Personnel Promotions

Chartway Ventures Welcomes Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson to Board

Chartway Ventures, the wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) of Chartway Credit Union, welcomed Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson ...
Operations & HR

Boiling Springs Branch is Truliant’s Latest in Upstate S.C. Expansion

Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced today the opening of a new branch location in Boiling Springs, S.C., ...
Strategic Partnerships

USSFCU Hosts Kenyan Delegation for Insightful Discussion on Global Financial Cooperation

The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly hosted a distinguished delegation from Kenya for a lunch reception and discussion ...
Strategic Partnerships

Southeast Financial Credit Union Signs New Core Agreement with Synergent

(WESTBROOK, ME) – Synergent® is pleased to announce that Southeast Financial Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement for ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Disaster Preparedness Workshop

In light of an increasing number of disasters affecting communities nationwide, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Community ...
Strategic Partnerships

FORUM Credit Union Selects CULA Vehicle Leasing Program

Credit Union Leasing of America expands national footprint, extends reach in Indiana, bringing the benefits of leasing to more credit ...
Personnel Promotions

Service One Credit Union Announces Matt Hutcheson as Chief Financial Officer

Service One Credit Union announces the promotion of Matt Hutcheson to Chief Financial Officer. Hutcheson has been with Service One ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU expands finance team with two new appointments

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has strengthened its finance team with the addition of Samantha Goris as finance manager and Amy Vitale as financial analyst. Both ...
Making A Difference

Deadline nears for LAFCU essay contest offering $20K in scholarships

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan high school seniors have until March 31 to apply for LAFCU’s Write to Educate Essay Contest, which will award a total ...
Marketing

EECU Crowned Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its recognition in three categories of the 12th Annual Best of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 07, 2025

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

Jon Looman joins LAFCU as vice president of facilities

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Jon Looman as vice president of facilities, bringing decades of leadership experience and a deep understanding of the credit ...
Other

LAFCU wins national award for Shields Up! Phase Two in SIAA competition

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has won a national award in the 22nd Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA) competition for the second phase of its ...
Other

New Book Helps Credit Unions Drive Purpose-Driven Growth

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the release of “Callahan’s Strategic Growth Framework”, a groundbreaking new book that provides credit union ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2024 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2024 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Enhances Partnership with Los Rios Community College District

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Making A Difference

TruPartner Credit Union Expands Employee Giving with Matching Donations

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to partner with Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati to amplify employee giving. As part of ...
Charity Events

CREDIT UNIONS FOR KIDS HOSTS 20TH WINE AUCTION RAISING $2.2 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS

The Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction celebrated its 20th annual event, raising a record $2.2 million for 11 CMN ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Caroline Symmes Children’s Cancer Endowment for Cancer Awareness Card

On behalf of Indiana Members Credit Union members, IMCU recently presented a check for $10,000 to the Caroline Symmes Children’s ...
Other

State Employees’ Credit Union Announces 2025 Community Shred Day Events

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has announced the 2025 dates for its statewide Shred Day program. This year, 24 events ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 14, 2025

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

A Tribute to Ed Fox: Honoring the Life and Leadership of Mid-Atlantic Corporate’s Former CEO

Edward J. (Ed) Fox, former CEO of Mid-Atlantic Corporate Federal Credit Union, passed away on March 9, 2025. Vizo Financial ...
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Former Board Chair’s Induction to AACUC Hall of Fame

Barbara J. Leonard inducted posthumously into the African American Credit Union Coalition’s (AACUC) Hall of Fame.
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Community Heart Award Winners

Annual awards recognize those making a lasting impact on our global communities
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU PRESIDENT, CEO MIKE VALENTINE RECOGNIZED WITH HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD, THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT’S HIGHEST NATIONAL HONOR 

BCU President and CEO, Mike Valentine, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement by the National ...
Making A Difference

Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW

March 13, 2025 For Immediate Release Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW PORTLAND, OR –The Rivermark Community Fund ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP ‘Best of the Best’ Award

LGE Community Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 ...
Operations & HR

Vizo Financial Wins Third Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

Vizo Financial has been named a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for the third consecutive year. Gallup analyzed team ...
Technology

Envisant Acquires IronSafe Software System

Envisant, the business subsidiary of the Illinois Credit Union League, has acquired the IronSafe software system from Trellance Cooperative Holdings, ...
Lending

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES GENERAL BRADFORD SHWEDO AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR LENDING TECH LIVE ’25 CONFERENCE

Origence, a leading provider of lending technology solutions, announces General Bradford Shwedo as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech ...
Personnel Promotions

Chartway Ventures Welcomes Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson to Board

Chartway Ventures, the wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) of Chartway Credit Union, welcomed Jennifer Addabbo and Samantha Paxson ...
Operations & HR

Boiling Springs Branch is Truliant’s Latest in Upstate S.C. Expansion

Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced today the opening of a new branch location in Boiling Springs, S.C., ...
Strategic Partnerships

USSFCU Hosts Kenyan Delegation for Insightful Discussion on Global Financial Cooperation

The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) proudly hosted a distinguished delegation from Kenya for a lunch reception and discussion ...
Strategic Partnerships

Southeast Financial Credit Union Signs New Core Agreement with Synergent

(WESTBROOK, ME) – Synergent® is pleased to announce that Southeast Financial Credit Union has signed a new ten-year agreement for ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Disaster Preparedness Workshop

In light of an increasing number of disasters affecting communities nationwide, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) partnered with the Community ...
Strategic Partnerships

FORUM Credit Union Selects CULA Vehicle Leasing Program

Credit Union Leasing of America expands national footprint, extends reach in Indiana, bringing the benefits of leasing to more credit ...
Personnel Promotions

Service One Credit Union Announces Matt Hutcheson as Chief Financial Officer

Service One Credit Union announces the promotion of Matt Hutcheson to Chief Financial Officer. Hutcheson has been with Service One ...
Personnel Promotions

LAFCU expands finance team with two new appointments

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has strengthened its finance team with the addition of Samantha Goris as finance manager and Amy Vitale as financial analyst. Both ...
Making A Difference

Deadline nears for LAFCU essay contest offering $20K in scholarships

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan high school seniors have until March 31 to apply for LAFCU’s Write to Educate Essay Contest, which will award a total ...
Marketing

EECU Crowned Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its recognition in three categories of the 12th Annual Best of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 07, 2025

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

Jon Looman joins LAFCU as vice president of facilities

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has welcomed Jon Looman as vice president of facilities, bringing decades of leadership experience and a deep understanding of the credit ...
Other

LAFCU wins national award for Shields Up! Phase Two in SIAA competition

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has won a national award in the 22nd Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA) competition for the second phase of its ...
Other

New Book Helps Credit Unions Drive Purpose-Driven Growth

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates is proud to announce the release of “Callahan’s Strategic Growth Framework”, a groundbreaking new book that provides credit union ...
Operations & HR

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with 2024 Gold Level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

Cigna Healthcare has selected LGE Community Credit Union as a recipient of their 2024 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation for ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Enhances Partnership with Los Rios Community College District

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

NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted three comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency’s ongoing Deregulation ...

LendKey Surpasses $8 Billion in Loan Originations, Accelerating Growth for Credit Unions and Banks Nationwide

LendKey today announced it has surpassed $8 billion in loan originations, a milestone achieved through its network of more than 400 credit unions and community ...

Capital Area Federal Credit Union Renews Core Processing Partnership with Synergent

Synergent® is proud to share that Capital Area Federal Credit Union has renewed a ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing, along with ...

SECU Foundation Strengthens Support for Students, Communities with $1.95 Million Commitment to Public Fellows Internship Program

Building on a decade of impact, SECU Foundation has renewed its Public Fellows Internship Program for 2026 and increased funding for participating students, continuing its ...

Maine Credit Unions Raise Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity

Credit union representatives from across Maine came together to announce the latest fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. During ...

Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cumberland County FCU President & CEO Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service Cumberland County FCU has announced the retirement of its ...
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