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
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Another Successful Toy Drive at Peach State FCU to Benefit Toys for Tots
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Shannon Cate Earns Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
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Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 27, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
INOVA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Larry Sain
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Corporate One’s CUSO Accolade Advisory Announces JD Pisula as New President/CEO
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SECU Foundation Awards Grant to Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina to Support Enhanced Training and Onboarding
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Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 20, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
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Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future
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LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits
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Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Two Disaster Relief Package of $1.75 Million for Western North Carolina
SECU Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a phase two disaster relief package with an additional $1.75 million in grants to ...
eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer
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United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season
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Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners
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Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida-based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program.
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Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach
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Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 13, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Mocse Wins Award from Mastercard for Community Impact
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USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
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SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
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UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
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Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
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Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 3, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Another Successful Toy Drive at Peach State FCU to Benefit Toys for Tots
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 31, 2024) – Peach State Federal Credit Union recently held its annual toy drive in support of ...
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $15.5 Million to Members in 2024
Corporate One Federal Credit Union returned $15.5 million to its members in 2024, marking a record year. This included over ...
Shannon Cate Earns Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Shannon Cate, NCP, CCUFC, CWCUL, Director of Member Experience, has successfully completed the ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 27, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
INOVA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Larry Sain
During their December 19th Board Meeting, INOVA Federal honored former Board Member Larry Sain with their Lifetime Achievement Award, while ...
Corporate One’s CUSO Accolade Advisory Announces JD Pisula as New President/CEO
Accolade Advisory, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Corporate One Federal Credit Union, announced that it has ...
SECU Foundation Awards Grant to Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina to Support Enhanced Training and Onboarding
SECU Foundation recently awarded Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (FFA-NC) a $300,000 grant for the development and implementation of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 20, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Credit Unions Chart New Territory in 2024: A Look at the Strategies Shaping the Future in the New Year
As 2024 draws to a close, credit unions across the nation are reflecting on a year of resilience, adaptability, and ...
QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy
QuantyPhi, a balance sheet optimization CUSO for credit unions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CECL Validation ...
GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families
This holiday season, GTE Financial is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Tampa Bay community through ...
Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future
Streamlining debt recovery and staying at the forefront of innovative technology and digital solution enhancements is not only in the ...
LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $402,517.20 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit ...
Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Modesto, CA, December 13, 2024. Valley First Credit Union proudly announces Christopher Dalman as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). ...
SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Two Disaster Relief Package of $1.75 Million for Western North Carolina
SECU Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a phase two disaster relief package with an additional $1.75 million in grants to ...
eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer
As an annual tradition, the eDOC team provided gifts to twenty two local children and a family in Addison County, ...
United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season
United Federal Credit Union (United) employees partnered with The Storehouse to purchase gifts for children in need in Henderson County, ...
Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners
MINNEAPOLIS —Elan today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities ...
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Florida-based credit union with 70-year track record to collaborate with Cetera Financial Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program.
Cetera Announces Partnership with Citadel Credit Union
Philadelphia-area credit union serving more than 260,000 members with more than $6 billion in assets joins Cetera Financial Institutions from ...
Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced a strengthened commitment to vendor consolidation through ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 13, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Mocse Wins Award from Mastercard for Community Impact
Mocse Credit Union recognized by Mastercard for unique account and partnership that creates a positive impact on the community.
UMassFive Awards Local Business with $10,000 UMass Athletics Advertising Package in Small Business Spotlight Contest
UMassFive is thrilled to announce Sexton Roofing & Siding as the grand prize winner of its inaugural Small Business Spotlight ...
USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
This holiday season, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to give back to the community through ...
Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners
Good morning, I am sharing some exciting news. Gulf Winds Credit Union is hosting food drives across its field of ...
SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
SECU Foundation has announced a $300,000 grant to the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Foundation to help expand its ...
UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
UMassFive is proud to share that their members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter coats and clothing ...
Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Alogent proudly announces the successful deployment of Unify by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Unify, a modern deposits automation platform, streamlines ...
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Registration Now Open for ALM First’s 2026 Derivatives Symposium
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Corporate One Successfully Closes Inaugural Multi-Seller Prime Auto Securitization
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Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of America’s Best Credit Unions for third year in a row
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lowers Down Payment Requirements to Expand Mortgage Access for School Employees
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Corporate Central Supercharges Business Onboarding with Next Generation Verification, powered by Middesk, in Beastro
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