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
NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit
October 25, 2024
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the ...
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
October 25, 2024
Sacramento, CA, October 16, 2024. First U.S. Community Credit Union is excited to announce Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 18, 2024
October 25, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
October 25, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined ...
Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners
October 18, 2024
(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit ...
NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
October 18, 2024
Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Corporate Central’s Michael Baumann Earns Prestigious CCUIP Designation
October 18, 2024
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Michael Baumann, MBA, CCUIP, Investment Analyst, recently completed the Investment Certification School through ...
Alogent and CheckAlt Partner to Deliver Complete Receivables Solution for Financial Institutions
October 18, 2024
This collaboration extends Alogent’s offering by integrating CheckAlt’s comprehensive lockbox solution, which includes both traditional check processing and the innovative ...
Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention
October 18, 2024
Chicago, IL October 16, 2024 –The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) successfully concluded its annual convention, Stories that Soar, bringing ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024
October 18, 2024
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus
October 18, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement
October 18, 2024
Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and ...
Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards
October 18, 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit ...
Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000
October 18, 2024
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh ...
UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone
October 18, 2024
UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana
October 18, 2024
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at ...
Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences
October 18, 2024
Did you know there is a correlation between social media and credit disputes? Social media has become a staple in ...
Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card
October 18, 2024
Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater ...
Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer
October 18, 2024
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating ...
Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah
October 18, 2024
Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
October 18, 2024
Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
October 18, 2024
Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President
October 18, 2024
TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024
October 11, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
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
October 11, 2024
Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) ...
SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER
October 11, 2024
Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES ...
Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile
October 11, 2024
At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec ...
CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions
October 11, 2024
InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save ...
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
October 11, 2024
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City
October 11, 2024
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. ...
NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit
October 25, 2024
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the ...
First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
October 25, 2024
Sacramento, CA, October 16, 2024. First U.S. Community Credit Union is excited to announce Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 18, 2024
October 25, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
October 25, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined ...
Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners
October 18, 2024
(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit ...
NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
October 18, 2024
Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Corporate Central’s Michael Baumann Earns Prestigious CCUIP Designation
October 18, 2024
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Michael Baumann, MBA, CCUIP, Investment Analyst, recently completed the Investment Certification School through ...
Alogent and CheckAlt Partner to Deliver Complete Receivables Solution for Financial Institutions
October 18, 2024
This collaboration extends Alogent’s offering by integrating CheckAlt’s comprehensive lockbox solution, which includes both traditional check processing and the innovative ...
Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention
October 18, 2024
Chicago, IL October 16, 2024 –The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) successfully concluded its annual convention, Stories that Soar, bringing ...
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024
October 18, 2024
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus
October 18, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement
October 18, 2024
Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and ...
Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards
October 18, 2024
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit ...
Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000
October 18, 2024
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh ...
UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone
October 18, 2024
UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the ...
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana
October 18, 2024
United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at ...
Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences
October 18, 2024
Did you know there is a correlation between social media and credit disputes? Social media has become a staple in ...
Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card
October 18, 2024
Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater ...
Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer
October 18, 2024
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating ...
Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah
October 18, 2024
Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its ...
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
October 18, 2024
Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
October 18, 2024
Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President
October 18, 2024
TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024
October 11, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
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
October 11, 2024
Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) ...
SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER
October 11, 2024
Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES ...
Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile
October 11, 2024
At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec ...
CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions
October 11, 2024
InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save ...
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
October 11, 2024
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City
October 11, 2024
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
October 17, 2025
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
October 16, 2025
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
Redwood Credit Union
October 16, 2025
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
October 16, 2025
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
October 16, 2025
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
Elan Credit Card
October 16, 2025
(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 ...