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
GTE Financial Celebrates 90 Years of Service in the Tampa Bay Community
Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to celebrate 90 years of servicing the financial needs of ...
Cumberland County FCU Announces New Hire and Multiple Promotions
Falmouth, ME (February 2025) – Cumberland County FCU (CCFCU) is pleased to announce the following team addition and employee promotions. ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Unitus Community Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and ...
Eltropy to demonstrate practical applications of generative AI for credit unions at GAC 2025
Eltropy to Feature AI-Powered Unified Conversations Platform at Governmental Affairs Conference 2025 Eltropy to demonstrate practical applications of generative AI ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 31, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
INOVA Federal Donates $510 To Church Community Services
The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $510 to Church Community Services. Church Community Services aids the ...
Corporate One Presents CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success on February 26, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union is excited to announce CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success, a dynamic half-day virtual conference ...
Sparrow and CUNA Strategic Services Unite to Empower Gen Z & Millennial Financial Futures
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Sparrow, a trailblazer in fintech disruption. This collaboration aims ...
Advia Credit Union Exceeds $1 Million in 2024 Giving Across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois
Advia Credit Union made an extraordinary impact in 2024, contributing over $1 Million across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois through its ...
Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent
Synergent® is thrilled to announce Meridia Community Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced $250,000 in donations across 25 communities through its philanthropic initiative, the Elan Charitable ...
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Hector Martin as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Pasadena, CA, January 23, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Hector Martin as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). ...
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2024 Applicants
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
Quavo Unveils Winners of Inaugural Trust in Banking Awards
Quavo Fraud & Disputes, a trusted advisor in dispute management solutions, today announced the winners of its inaugural Trust in ...
Abbey Investment Services, LLC purchases Thein Financial, LLC
Abbey Investment Services, LLC, a wholly owned CUSO of Abbey Credit Union, announces the purchase of Thein Financial, LLC.
Redwood Credit Union Commemorates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to announce its 75th anniversary with a yearlong celebration in 2025. RCU began in ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 24, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1
eDOC added fourteen new clients in Q1 of fiscal 2025 that began in October 2024. These clients implemented one or ...
UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
UMassFive recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its Board of Directors. A seasoned business professional, Rosskothen brings over ...
Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of a new location on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach, Virginia, today. The ...
For Immediate Release: First Alliance Credit Union Selects Jake Dorsch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Rochester, MN, January 22, 2025. First Alliance Credit Union is proud to announce Jake Dorsch as its new Chief Financial ...
Truliant Continues Upstate S.C. Expansion with New Branch in Mauldin
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced that it opened a new branch in Mauldin, S.C., as part of ...
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union (POECU) Partners with Sharetec to Streamline Operations & Improve the Member Experience
Sharetec, an innovative core processor built to support credit unions of all sizes, is excited to announce their partnership with ...
IDB Global Federal Credit Union Selects Jennifer Vinciguerra as Chief Human Resource Officer
Washington, DC – January 15, 2025 – IDB Global Federal Credit Union proudly announces Jennifer Vinciguerra as its new Chief ...
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Money as the ...
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
BCU and AviaryAI are excited to announce a significant strategic partnership as BCU invests in AviaryAI, a cutting-edge AI startup ...
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
The Board of Directors and leadership teams of ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) and COPOCO Community Credit Union (COPOCO) are ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Compared to prior years, credit unions are more concerned about the economy and regulation — but they still project growth ...
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it connected 48 credit unions to the RTP network and six credit ...
GTE Financial Celebrates 90 Years of Service in the Tampa Bay Community
Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to celebrate 90 years of servicing the financial needs of ...
Cumberland County FCU Announces New Hire and Multiple Promotions
Falmouth, ME (February 2025) – Cumberland County FCU (CCFCU) is pleased to announce the following team addition and employee promotions. ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Unitus Community Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and ...
Eltropy to demonstrate practical applications of generative AI for credit unions at GAC 2025
Eltropy to Feature AI-Powered Unified Conversations Platform at Governmental Affairs Conference 2025 Eltropy to demonstrate practical applications of generative AI ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 31, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
INOVA Federal Donates $510 To Church Community Services
The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $510 to Church Community Services. Church Community Services aids the ...
Corporate One Presents CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success on February 26, 2025
Corporate One Federal Credit Union is excited to announce CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success, a dynamic half-day virtual conference ...
Sparrow and CUNA Strategic Services Unite to Empower Gen Z & Millennial Financial Futures
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce its new alliance with Sparrow, a trailblazer in fintech disruption. This collaboration aims ...
Advia Credit Union Exceeds $1 Million in 2024 Giving Across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois
Advia Credit Union made an extraordinary impact in 2024, contributing over $1 Million across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois through its ...
Meridia Community Credit Union Signs New and Renewal Agreements with Synergent
Synergent® is thrilled to announce Meridia Community Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $2 Million in Donations
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced $250,000 in donations across 25 communities through its philanthropic initiative, the Elan Charitable ...
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Hector Martin as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Pasadena, CA, January 23, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Hector Martin as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). ...
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2024 Applicants
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
Quavo Unveils Winners of Inaugural Trust in Banking Awards
Quavo Fraud & Disputes, a trusted advisor in dispute management solutions, today announced the winners of its inaugural Trust in ...
Abbey Investment Services, LLC purchases Thein Financial, LLC
Abbey Investment Services, LLC, a wholly owned CUSO of Abbey Credit Union, announces the purchase of Thein Financial, LLC.
Redwood Credit Union Commemorates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to announce its 75th anniversary with a yearlong celebration in 2025. RCU began in ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 24, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1
eDOC added fourteen new clients in Q1 of fiscal 2025 that began in October 2024. These clients implemented one or ...
UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
UMassFive recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its Board of Directors. A seasoned business professional, Rosskothen brings over ...
Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of a new location on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach, Virginia, today. The ...
For Immediate Release: First Alliance Credit Union Selects Jake Dorsch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Rochester, MN, January 22, 2025. First Alliance Credit Union is proud to announce Jake Dorsch as its new Chief Financial ...
Truliant Continues Upstate S.C. Expansion with New Branch in Mauldin
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced that it opened a new branch in Mauldin, S.C., as part of ...
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union (POECU) Partners with Sharetec to Streamline Operations & Improve the Member Experience
Sharetec, an innovative core processor built to support credit unions of all sizes, is excited to announce their partnership with ...
IDB Global Federal Credit Union Selects Jennifer Vinciguerra as Chief Human Resource Officer
Washington, DC – January 15, 2025 – IDB Global Federal Credit Union proudly announces Jennifer Vinciguerra as its new Chief ...
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Money as the ...
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
BCU and AviaryAI are excited to announce a significant strategic partnership as BCU invests in AviaryAI, a cutting-edge AI startup ...
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
The Board of Directors and leadership teams of ELGA Credit Union (ELGA CU) and COPOCO Community Credit Union (COPOCO) are ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Compared to prior years, credit unions are more concerned about the economy and regulation — but they still project growth ...
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it connected 48 credit unions to the RTP network and six credit ...
EECU Sponsors Community Events Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor the 42nd Annual Commemoration celebrating the life, legacy, and lasting ...
Seven Credit Unions Select myCUmortgage as Their Home Loan Partner
myCUmortgage is thrilled to announce new partnerships with seven credit unions in the fourth quarter of 2025. New partnerships span coast-to-coast, representing 100,000 members and ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Marks More Than 70 New Connections to Immediate Payment Rails in 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that it successfully completed 71 new connections to the RTP network or FedNow Service through ...
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC HONORED AT KEHRER GROUP’S 2025 TOP DIRECTORS AWARDS
BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC is proud to announce that Kristi Mertens, CFP®, Managing Director of BCU Wealth Advisors, has been ranked #4 in the nation ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay Magulski and the appointment of ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting more than two million lives. ...