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

Arrive For Advice. Depart With Empowerment.

When members Taylor and Jadan met with Megs to discuss their financial futures, they expected advice. They left with empowerment. Megs brought expertise and empathy to the conversation, guiding each of them through the complexities of credit card management, building strong credit scores, and planning for major milestones like purchasing their first homes. What set […]

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 […]

Technology

CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1

CSPI, a trusted fintech partner to credit unions nationwide, announced today the successful renewal of several core processing agreements in ...
Technology

Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact

Corelation is kicking off 2025 with incredible momentum, signing seven new credit unions (cumulative total of $5.6 billion in assets; ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce its first cohort of Mission Development Grant (MDG) recipients for 2025, welcoming 12 new ...
Lending

Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solution ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending

Debbie Ingle recently joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Mortgage Lending.
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County

A $500,000 grant awarded by SECU Foundation will contribute toward the construction of a new shelter for Western North Carolina’s ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025

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

Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits

[HENNIKER, NH] – Quantum Governance, L3C is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking governance grant program, honoring Co-Founder ...
Operations & HR

Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader

New head of Elan Credit Card solutions brings extensive banking and payments experience to top credit card issuance provider Elan ...
Other

CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit ...
Making A Difference

Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 to 17), Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor ...
Personnel Promotions

Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce multiple leadership promotions designed to strengthen the institution, enhance ...
New Product Releases

FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection

New integrations with Salesforce, Hubspot and CRM platforms enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience for commercial lenders.
Personnel Promotions

Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance

Helena, MT, April 3, 2025. Intrepid Credit Union proudly announces Cindy Trimp as its new Vice President of Finance. In ...
Personnel Promotions

Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO

Norco, CA, April 3, 2025. The Board of Directors of Novo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment ...
Legal/Regulatory

Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League is pleased to announce that state-chartered credit unions will receive a credit from the State ...
Making A Difference

Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.

Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2025 – Clearview Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the launch of the Clearview Foundation, which is dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, is pleased to announce key position changes to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of scholarships awarded through the Foundation for Central Schools, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025

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

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact

Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of Community and Social Impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU).
Lending

FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...
Technology

Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform

Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power

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

Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Awards for outstanding marketing efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the winner of two Diamond Awards – the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Making A Difference

EECU Partners with Wonderful College Prep Academy GEAR UP to Expand Financial Education

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with GEAR UP Central Valley run by Wonderful College Prep Academy ...
Other

CreditUnions.com Announces 2025 Innovation Series Winners

After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation Series.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2025

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

LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education grant to fund school improvements

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again inviting Michigan K-12 schools to apply for its Innovation for Education grant by April 30 for a chance ...
Technology

CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1

CSPI, a trusted fintech partner to credit unions nationwide, announced today the successful renewal of several core processing agreements in ...
Technology

Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact

Corelation is kicking off 2025 with incredible momentum, signing seven new credit unions (cumulative total of $5.6 billion in assets; ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits

SECU Foundation is pleased to announce its first cohort of Mission Development Grant (MDG) recipients for 2025, welcoming 12 new ...
Lending

Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced its student lending solution ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending

Debbie Ingle recently joined Redwood Credit Union (RCU) as senior vice president of Mortgage Lending.
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County

A $500,000 grant awarded by SECU Foundation will contribute toward the construction of a new shelter for Western North Carolina’s ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025

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

Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits

[HENNIKER, NH] – Quantum Governance, L3C is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking governance grant program, honoring Co-Founder ...
Operations & HR

Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader

New head of Elan Credit Card solutions brings extensive banking and payments experience to top credit card issuance provider Elan ...
Other

CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit ...
Making A Difference

Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 to 17), Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to sponsor ...
Personnel Promotions

Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce multiple leadership promotions designed to strengthen the institution, enhance ...
New Product Releases

FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection

New integrations with Salesforce, Hubspot and CRM platforms enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience for commercial lenders.
Personnel Promotions

Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance

Helena, MT, April 3, 2025. Intrepid Credit Union proudly announces Cindy Trimp as its new Vice President of Finance. In ...
Personnel Promotions

Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO

Norco, CA, April 3, 2025. The Board of Directors of Novo Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment ...
Legal/Regulatory

Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions

The Illinois Credit Union League is pleased to announce that state-chartered credit unions will receive a credit from the State ...
Making A Difference

Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.

Pittsburgh, PA – April 1, 2025 – Clearview Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the launch of the Clearview Foundation, which is dedicated to ...
Personnel Promotions

Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth

Intelligent Banking Solutions, a leading provider of collections and risk management software, is pleased to announce key position changes to ...
Making A Difference

EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its sponsorship of scholarships awarded through the Foundation for Central Schools, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025

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

Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact

Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of Community and Social Impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU).
Lending

FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR

Origence, the leading credit union lending technology company in the U.S., announced its subsidiary, FI Connect, funded $1 billion in ...
Technology

Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform

Penlanco Federal Credit Union, a long-standing customer of Aurora Advantage core, is expanding its relationship by signing a new agreement ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power

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

Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving the credit union industry. ...
Marketing

LGE Community Credit Union recognized with Diamond Awards for outstanding marketing efforts

LGE Community Credit Union was recently named the winner of two Diamond Awards – the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR ...
Making A Difference

EECU Partners with Wonderful College Prep Academy GEAR UP to Expand Financial Education

Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to partner with GEAR UP Central Valley run by Wonderful College Prep Academy ...
Other

CreditUnions.com Announces 2025 Innovation Series Winners

After weeks of online showcases, CreditUnions.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovation Series.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 28, 2025

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

LAFCU’s $10K Innovation for Education grant to fund school improvements

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again inviting Michigan K-12 schools to apply for its Innovation for Education grant by April 30 for a chance ...

LAFCU recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, has been recognized as a 2026 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group. The designation highlights LAFCU’s commitment to ...

Alogent’s Unify Shortlisted for Best PayTech Solution for Banks and FIs at the Banking Tech Awards USA 2026

Unify has been named a finalist for Best PayTech Solution for Banks & FIs at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA. This recognition reflects the ...

Callahan Introduces Dashboard-Level AI Analysis In Peer Suite

Washington, DC  – Callahan & Associates announced the release of dashboard-level AI Analysis (beta) in Peer Suite, a new capability designed to help credit union teams interpret performance ...

Justice Federal Credit Union Recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Virginia

Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is honored to be recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia, by Virginia Business.

Mark L. Robnett Announced as New CUES Board Chair

Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), is pleased to announce that Mark L. Robnett, President and CEO will assume the role of Credit Union Executive ...

State Employees’ Credit Union Helps North Carolinians Build Financial Skills Through Free Education Events

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is highlighting its free financial education programming offered through its network of ...
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