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
From Housing Crisis To Keys In Hand
Plus Credit Union
The “W” family has been part of our credit union for more than 22 years. What started as a connection through family has grown into a relationship built on trust, familiarity, and being there when it matters most. When their landlord unexpectedly sold their apartment, the family was given just 30 days to move. With […]
Vigilance Uncovers A Vishing Scheme
Navy Federal Credit Union
When Monae A., a member service representative at Navy Federal Credit Union, received a call requesting a $12,500 member-to-member transfer, everything initially seemed legitimate — the caller even provided the correct one-time passcode (OTP). Yet Monae sensed something was off. As she asked additional questions, inconsistencies emerged. The caller stalled and provided details that didn’t match Navy Federal’s records. “The […]
Member Service Representative Prevents Fraud Loss Of $165,000
Navy Federal Credit Union
When Devina H., a member service representative mentor at Navy Federal Credit Union, received a call requesting a $2,100 Zelle transfer, her fraud instincts kicked in. The caller provided basic details but failed verification steps. Devina noticed another red flag: the caller seemed to impersonate someone with a deep voice. She declined the transaction and […]
Seeing The Full Picture When It Matters Most
Wellby Financial Federal Credit Union
I was at a physical therapy appointment yesterday when one of the therapists I regularly see noticed my Wellby polo and shared something personal. He and his wife had recently adopted a little boy, and Wellby played an important role in making that possible. When they needed a loan to assist with the adoption, he […]
A Different Kind Of Collections Story
Western Vista Federal Credit Union
A member was struggling to manage payments on two vehicles. She hoped to keep both, but recurring past-due issues made that unsustainable, and it was important that she be able to keep at least one reliable vehicle. Through several honest and sometimes difficult conversations, a solution was found: she surrendered one vehicle and wrapped the […]
Helping Suzie Make Her Savings Work Smarter
“Suzie” and her daughter recently visited University Credit Union to explore checking account options. Suzie currently holds a combined balance of $822,000 across her savings and checking accounts, including a recent $3,000 deposit. During our conversation, we introduced Suzie to our high yield savings account (HYSA) as a way to turn her existing savings into […]
LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits
Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)
SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Two Disaster Relief Package of $1.75 Million for Western North Carolina
eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer
United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season
Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Cetera Announces Partnership with Citadel Credit Union
Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 13, 2024
Mocse Wins Award from Mastercard for Community Impact
UMassFive Awards Local Business with $10,000 UMass Athletics Advertising Package in Small Business Spotlight Contest
USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners
SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania
Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch
BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program
Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco
Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series
SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 06, 2024
Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend
SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus
USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence
LGE Foundation donates over $400,000 to local nonprofits
Valley First Credit Union Selects Christopher Dalman as Chief Information Officer (CIO)
SECU Foundation Initiates Phase Two Disaster Relief Package of $1.75 Million for Western North Carolina
eDOC Spreads Holiday Cheer
United Partners with The Storehouse to Provide Gifts for Local Children this Holiday Season
Elan Credit Card Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief to Support Impacted Partners
Cetera Welcomes Eglin Federal Credit Union
Cetera Announces Partnership with Citadel Credit Union
Eltropy Sets New Standard in Credit Union Vendor Consolidation Through Unified Platform Approach
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 13, 2024
Mocse Wins Award from Mastercard for Community Impact
UMassFive Awards Local Business with $10,000 UMass Athletics Advertising Package in Small Business Spotlight Contest
USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners
SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania
Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch
BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program
Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco
Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series
SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 06, 2024
Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend
SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus
USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence
Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations