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 Conversation Saves Thousands Of Dollars
Affinity Federal Credit Union
A member wished to express sincere appreciation for the care and guidance provided by a staff member during a recent visit to our Edison, NJ, branch. Feeling overwhelmed by outstanding debt, the member sought assistance. Through a comprehensive consultation, they took out a debt consolidation loan that will save them thousands of dollars in interest […]
Financial Security Through All Stages Of Life
Northern Communities Credit Union
NCCYou believes every member has a story. We recently produced a short video, in partnership with Old Saw Media, that captures a few of these stories, featuring real people from Minnesota who were willing to share how our credit union has made a difference in their financial lives. Watch the video here.
A Grateful Member Brings Pastries
Mrs. Lauer had just finished using the coin machine and then sat in the lobby. I walked over and gently asked if she needed anything. She mentioned she still had a transaction to complete, so I assured her I’d take care of everything while she remained seated and comfortable. After finishing the transaction, I brought […]
Chase’s Path To ‘Yes’
Chase walked into iQ with one goal: an engagement ring for the woman he loved. As a new borrower, he initially qualified for a portion of what he needed. After explaining this, the assisting iQ crew member — who was newly certified as an FiCEP financial counselor — offered to help Chase build a savings […]
A Simple Act Of Kindness Goes A Long Way
Riverfront Federal Credit Union
I was given a communication from a member who could communicate solely via snail mail. The member was trying to get their accounts straightened out on their own and it wasn’t going well. I started by writing a simple letter. The member had no friends or family that could help with their finances. They had […]
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 […]
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Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power
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
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.
Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth
EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power
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