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
Hope Arrives Just In Time
Community Credit Union of Florida
A member called in overwhelmed and out of options. They had already used all of their allowed skip‑a‑pays for the year and were facing serious financial hardship. With their car at risk of repossession, they feared losing their only way to get to work. While speaking with the member service lender, they shared just how […]
A Fresh Start For A Mother Fighting To Stay Housed
Community Credit Union of Florida
At the Titusville branch, a familiar member—a single mother—walked in with only three days’ notice to pay her back rent or face eviction. She was terrified of losing her home and disrupting her children’s lives. The team at CCU stepped in immediately, reviewing her finances to find a solution that would give her room to […]
A Branch Rep Steps In So A Veteran Is Honored
Navy Federal Credit Union
At Navy Federal’s San Bernardino, CA, branch, former member service representative Sophia M. was helping Richard D. with his account when the conversation turned to an upcoming Vietnam Veteran “Welcome Home” pinning ceremony at a local chapter serving Disabled American Veterans (DAV). When Sophia realized Richard, a Vietnam veteran, wasn’t on the list to be […]
Rockton Jones Makes MLB Memories
Navy Federal Credit Union
Rockton Jones, a U.S. Navy veteran and Navy Federal member for more than 20 years, enjoyed a special day at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with support from the credit union. As part of Navy Federal’s Debit Plus pilot program, Jones was invited to a member appreciation event — a Major League Baseball game featuring […]
Leading With Care When It Matters Most
For our team member Bettie, what was a routine request quickly became something more. One day, a member approached Bettie at the front line and asked to withdraw $2,000 from her savings. Although this was a routine transaction for the member, Bettie noticed she seemed unusually anxious. “I gently asked if anyone was pressuring her […]
Saving A Grieving Widow From A Scam
A couple weeks ago TDECU received this feedback from a member: “Madison and Brook have been performing exceptionally hard for me. I lost my husband and without Brook I would not have been able to bury him. Brook and Madison took care of my finances when I had a scam that almost took all my […]
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eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1
UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
For Immediate Release: First Alliance Credit Union Selects Jake Dorsch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Truliant Continues Upstate S.C. Expansion with New Branch in Mauldin
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union (POECU) Partners with Sharetec to Streamline Operations & Improve the Member Experience
IDB Global Federal Credit Union Selects Jennifer Vinciguerra as Chief Human Resource Officer
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
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ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program
Coastal Credit Union Hires Bryan Sherrick, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
myCUmortgage is Thrilled to Announce New Partnerships with Three Credit Unions
The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $3,000 to the American Cancer Society.
Justin Quainton joins LAFCU as commercial lending officer
Credit Unions Vs. Banks: A Comprehensive Industry Analysis
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Lydia Negron to Branch Manager in Pennsylvania
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Rami Borsheh as Chief Lending Officer (CLO)
State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
Quavo Unveils Winners of Inaugural Trust in Banking Awards
Abbey Investment Services, LLC purchases Thein Financial, LLC
Redwood Credit Union Commemorates 75th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 24, 2025
eDOC Innovations Grows with Fourteen New Clients in Q1
UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
Chartway Opens New Branch in Virginia Beach, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
For Immediate Release: First Alliance Credit Union Selects Jake Dorsch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Truliant Continues Upstate S.C. Expansion with New Branch in Mauldin
Post Office Employees’ Credit Union (POECU) Partners with Sharetec to Streamline Operations & Improve the Member Experience
IDB Global Federal Credit Union Selects Jennifer Vinciguerra as Chief Human Resource Officer
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program
Coastal Credit Union Hires Bryan Sherrick, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
myCUmortgage is Thrilled to Announce New Partnerships with Three Credit Unions
The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $3,000 to the American Cancer Society.
Justin Quainton joins LAFCU as commercial lending officer
Credit Unions Vs. Banks: A Comprehensive Industry Analysis
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Lydia Negron to Branch Manager in Pennsylvania
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Rami Borsheh as Chief Lending Officer (CLO)
State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
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Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
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CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System