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
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sacramento, CA, October 16, 2024. First U.S. Community Credit Union is excited to announce Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 18, 2024

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

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined ...
Making A Difference

Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners

(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit ...
Strategic Partnerships

NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Other

Corporate Central’s Michael Baumann Earns Prestigious CCUIP Designation

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Michael Baumann, MBA, CCUIP, Investment Analyst, recently completed the Investment Certification School through ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and CheckAlt Partner to Deliver Complete Receivables Solution for Financial Institutions

This collaboration extends Alogent’s offering by integrating CheckAlt’s comprehensive lockbox solution, which includes both traditional check processing and the innovative ...
Other

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention

Chicago, IL October 16, 2024 –The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) successfully concluded its annual convention, Stories that Soar, bringing ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement

Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and ...
Technology

Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh ...
Other

UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone

UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences

Did you know there is a correlation between social media and credit disputes? Social media has become a staple in ...
Marketing

Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card

Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater ...
Personnel Promotions

Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah

Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions

Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award

Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
Personnel Promotions

Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President

TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024

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

Tower Federal Credit Union’s Brand Refresh Wins Four Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC), Brings Award Count for Rebrand Campaign to Seven

Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) ...
Other

SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER

Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES ...
New Product Releases

Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile

At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec ...
Other

CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions

InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive

UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sacramento, CA, October 16, 2024. First U.S. Community Credit Union is excited to announce Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 18, 2024

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

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined ...
Making A Difference

Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners

(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit ...
Strategic Partnerships

NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Other

Corporate Central’s Michael Baumann Earns Prestigious CCUIP Designation

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Michael Baumann, MBA, CCUIP, Investment Analyst, recently completed the Investment Certification School through ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and CheckAlt Partner to Deliver Complete Receivables Solution for Financial Institutions

This collaboration extends Alogent’s offering by integrating CheckAlt’s comprehensive lockbox solution, which includes both traditional check processing and the innovative ...
Other

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention

Chicago, IL October 16, 2024 –The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) successfully concluded its annual convention, Stories that Soar, bringing ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement

Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and ...
Technology

Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh ...
Other

UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone

UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences

Did you know there is a correlation between social media and credit disputes? Social media has become a staple in ...
Marketing

Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card

Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater ...
Personnel Promotions

Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah

Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions

Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award

Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
Personnel Promotions

Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President

TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024

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

Tower Federal Credit Union’s Brand Refresh Wins Four Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC), Brings Award Count for Rebrand Campaign to Seven

Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) ...
Other

SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER

Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES ...
New Product Releases

Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile

At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec ...
Other

CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions

InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive

UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. ...

Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA

Alogent’s Unify has been selected as a finalist for “Best Consumer Payments Solution” at The PayTech Awards USA. Unify consolidates all item processing workflows into ...

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recognized eleven educators as Sacramento County’s 2026 Teachers of the Year in an on-field ceremony at the Sacramento Republic Football Club ...

Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth

On Monday, October 13, while most financial institutions observed a federal holiday, RCU continued its tradition of dedicating the day to making meaningful change through ...

Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors

Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to its Board of Directors. Dr. Brewton currently serves as the Superintendent of ...

Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering

Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a ...

Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day

(Minneapolis, MN) — Inspired by the passion and dedication of our credit union partners, Elan Credit Card (Elan) has donated $75,000 to celebrate Credit Union ...
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