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

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 […]

Marine Hockey Team Builds Stronger Bonds On And Off The Ice

Navy Federal Credit Union

Ten years ago, Marine Tyler Bluder revived a hockey team for U.S. Marines, turning sticks and pucks into a way to keep the brotherhood alive. Today, the team brings veterans together from across the country not only to compete, but also to connect. Instead of hotels and restaurants, they share rental homes and home-cooked meals, […]

Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Rami Borsheh as Chief Lending Officer (CLO)

Pasadena, CA, January 13, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Rami Borsheh as its new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). ...
Other

State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) proudly announces that the State of Connecticut Department of Banking, Financial ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Announces 23 New Third-Party Administrator Agreements with California School Districts

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

Gulf Winds Collects 2,000 lbs. Food Donations Across Field of Membership

Gulf Winds Credit Union gives back for the holidays.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 10, 2025

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

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Lee Woolley as New President and CEO

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) proudly announces Lee Woolley as its new President and CEO, effective January 13, 2025. ...
Personnel Promotions

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Selects Mark Caverly as President/CEO

Towson, MD, January 9, 2025. The Board of Directors of Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union (BCEFCU) is proud to ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant for Expansion of Community Crossroads Center in Pitt County

Community Crossroads Center (CCC) has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant by SECU Foundation to help expand its campus in ...
Other

Applications Now Open for CUES Emerge 2025: Elevate Your Leadership Potential

CUES is now accepting applications for its coveted credit union leadership program, CUES Emerge. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, ...
Personnel Promotions

INOVA Federal Hires Nick Matthews As Their Chief Business Services Officer

INOVA Federal is proud to announce the hiring of Nick Matthews as their Chief Business Services Officer.
Other

LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2025

LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek ...
Other

Alloya Announces Fee Waiver for All Members

Alloya closed out 2024 by expressing heartfelt gratitude to its membership for its unwavering support and trust. The loyalty and ...
Making A Difference

Advia Credit Union Commits $42,000 in Youth and WMU Aviation Scholarships

Advia Credit Union, serving communities across parts of Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, is now accepting applications for the Youth Scholarship ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Announces January – April 2025 Financial Wellness Webinars

UMassFive is always looking for opportunities to educate their members and the local community on financial related-subjects. For more than ...
Charity Events

Chartway Promise Foundation Marks 20 Years of Helping Promise Heroes with Record $1.1M in Charitable Grants

Since its founding 20 years ago, Chartway Credit Union’s charitable arm, Chartway Promise Foundation, has delivered on its mission to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Eltropy Acquires Lexop to Modernize Loan Repayment and Collections for Credit Unions and Community Banks

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered unified conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs) serving over 650 credit unions and community banks ...
Personnel Promotions

INOVA Federal Announces Promotions Within Its Leadership Team

INOVA Federal is proud to announce the promotions of several members of its leadership team.
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Marketing

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 ...
New Product Releases

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Technology

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Rami Borsheh as Chief Lending Officer (CLO)

Pasadena, CA, January 13, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Rami Borsheh as its new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). ...
Other

State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) proudly announces that the State of Connecticut Department of Banking, Financial ...
Strategic Partnerships

SchoolsFirst FCU Announces 23 New Third-Party Administrator Agreements with California School Districts

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

Gulf Winds Collects 2,000 lbs. Food Donations Across Field of Membership

Gulf Winds Credit Union gives back for the holidays.
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 10, 2025

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

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Lee Woolley as New President and CEO

Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU) proudly announces Lee Woolley as its new President and CEO, effective January 13, 2025. ...
Personnel Promotions

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Selects Mark Caverly as President/CEO

Towson, MD, January 9, 2025. The Board of Directors of Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union (BCEFCU) is proud to ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant for Expansion of Community Crossroads Center in Pitt County

Community Crossroads Center (CCC) has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant by SECU Foundation to help expand its campus in ...
Other

Applications Now Open for CUES Emerge 2025: Elevate Your Leadership Potential

CUES is now accepting applications for its coveted credit union leadership program, CUES Emerge. Offered in partnership with Currency Marketing, ...
Personnel Promotions

INOVA Federal Hires Nick Matthews As Their Chief Business Services Officer

INOVA Federal is proud to announce the hiring of Nick Matthews as their Chief Business Services Officer.
Other

LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2025

LGE Community Credit Union announced that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek ...
Other

Alloya Announces Fee Waiver for All Members

Alloya closed out 2024 by expressing heartfelt gratitude to its membership for its unwavering support and trust. The loyalty and ...
Making A Difference

Advia Credit Union Commits $42,000 in Youth and WMU Aviation Scholarships

Advia Credit Union, serving communities across parts of Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, is now accepting applications for the Youth Scholarship ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Announces January – April 2025 Financial Wellness Webinars

UMassFive is always looking for opportunities to educate their members and the local community on financial related-subjects. For more than ...
Charity Events

Chartway Promise Foundation Marks 20 Years of Helping Promise Heroes with Record $1.1M in Charitable Grants

Since its founding 20 years ago, Chartway Credit Union’s charitable arm, Chartway Promise Foundation, has delivered on its mission to ...
Strategic Partnerships

Eltropy Acquires Lexop to Modernize Loan Repayment and Collections for Credit Unions and Community Banks

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered unified conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs) serving over 650 credit unions and community banks ...
Personnel Promotions

INOVA Federal Announces Promotions Within Its Leadership Team

INOVA Federal is proud to announce the promotions of several members of its leadership team.
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Other

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 ...
Personnel Promotions

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 ...
Making A Difference

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 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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 ...
Marketing

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 ...
New Product Releases

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 ...
Charity Events

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 ...
Technology

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 ...

LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing will host the second session of their Entrepreneurship Mixer Series, The Lending Essentials, from 11 a.m. to 2 ...

CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System

CUES and TruStage® today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership preparation across the credit union ...

Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs

Coastal Credit Union has announced the rollout of new mortgage programs designed to expand access to homeownership for more North Carolinians, especially military veterans. Coastal ...

Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today released year-one results from First Source Federal Credit Union showing significant ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026

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

ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & Client Relations team in response ...
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