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
A 3-Hour Turnaround Changed A Family’s Vacation
Wings Financial Credit Union
Some moments remind us how far a team will go to support a member’s wellbeing. A member urgently needed financing for an accessible vehicle large enough for his two grandchildren, both of whom use wheelchairs. His current vehicle was unsafe, and the family was leaving for a long-planned vacation in two days. He needed a […]
One Interaction Changes Worry To Trust
Our team member Maddy recently assisted a 75-year-old member who contacted Patelco with concerns about a potentially compromised card linked to Apple Pay. The member was confused and worried, as she still had the physical card in her possession and did not understand how fraud could occur. Maddy took the time to patiently explain how […]
6 Months Of Support That Restored Hope
Wings Financial Credit Union
Some of the most meaningful moments happen quietly, through steady care over time. Dee Cordova, senior service center manager, supported a member facing overwhelming medical and financial hardship. He was living with Lewy Body Disease and early onset Parkinson’s, had fallen behind on bills, and was trapped in a predatory high-interest loan that was draining […]
Jesse — 2025 Nusenda Member Stories
Each year we capture stories from our more than 280,000 members and ask them about the impact Nusenda has had on their financial journeys. Learn more at Nusenda.org. Watch Jesse’s story.
One Call Protects A Member From Significant Loss
A member visited our Lafayette branch requesting to wire $29,500 to her niece. As the Senior Advocate asked routine questions, the member appeared confused and uneasy. A review of the account revealed another red flag — a $50,000 wire had been sent just days earlier. Concerned, the Advocate contacted the trusted contact listed on the […]
Protecting A Member From Triple-Digit Loan Terms
A member came to us after her daughter talked her into a loan to help with financial hardship. The member is deaf and had always trusted her daughter with her finances — but this time, that trust nearly cost her everything. She had taken out a loan over the weekend and already owed $4,900. The […]
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Kirsten Tahara, First Grade Teacher at Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento, Named 2024/2025 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year
Valley First Credit Union Announces Wes Hall Memorial Fund to Honor a Founding Leader’s Legacy
For Immediate Release – Abri Credit Union Selects John O’Brien as Vice President of Finance
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