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 Salon Built On Grit And Community
Erie FCU was approached by two women in business who were looking to create a new hair salon together, each coming from their own prospective skill sets. One of the women, was the owner and operator of her own salon, while the other woman was working for a well-established/competitor hair salon in Erie, PA. The […]
Hope Arrives Just In Time
Community Credit Union of Florida
A member called in overwhelmed and out of options. They had already used all of their allowed skip‑a‑pays for the year and were facing serious financial hardship. With their car at risk of repossession, they feared losing their only way to get to work. While speaking with the member service lender, they shared just how […]
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 […]
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
myCUmortgage is Thrilled to Announce New Partnerships with Three Credit Unions
The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $3,000 to the American Cancer Society.
Justin Quainton joins LAFCU as commercial lending officer
Credit Unions Vs. Banks: A Comprehensive Industry Analysis
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Lydia Negron to Branch Manager in Pennsylvania
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Rami Borsheh as Chief Lending Officer (CLO)
State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
SchoolsFirst FCU Announces 23 New Third-Party Administrator Agreements with California School Districts
Gulf Winds Collects 2,000 lbs. Food Donations Across Field of Membership
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 10, 2025
Treasury Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Lee Woolley as New President and CEO
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Selects Mark Caverly as President/CEO
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant for Expansion of Community Crossroads Center in Pitt County
Applications Now Open for CUES Emerge 2025: Elevate Your Leadership Potential
INOVA Federal Hires Nick Matthews As Their Chief Business Services Officer
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2025
Alloya Announces Fee Waiver for All Members
Advia Credit Union Commits $42,000 in Youth and WMU Aviation Scholarships
UMassFive Announces January – April 2025 Financial Wellness Webinars
Chartway Promise Foundation Marks 20 Years of Helping Promise Heroes with Record $1.1M in Charitable Grants
Eltropy Acquires Lexop to Modernize Loan Repayment and Collections for Credit Unions and Community Banks
INOVA Federal Announces Promotions Within Its Leadership Team
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 3, 2025
Another Successful Toy Drive at Peach State FCU to Benefit Toys for Tots
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $15.5 Million to Members in 2024
Shannon Cate Earns Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 27, 2024
INOVA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Larry Sain
BECU to Open New Locations in Kirkland and Stanwood, Washington in 2025
myCUmortgage is Thrilled to Announce New Partnerships with Three Credit Unions
The team at INOVA Federal recently presented a check for $3,000 to the American Cancer Society.
Justin Quainton joins LAFCU as commercial lending officer
Credit Unions Vs. Banks: A Comprehensive Industry Analysis
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Lydia Negron to Branch Manager in Pennsylvania
Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Rami Borsheh as Chief Lending Officer (CLO)
State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
SchoolsFirst FCU Announces 23 New Third-Party Administrator Agreements with California School Districts
Gulf Winds Collects 2,000 lbs. Food Donations Across Field of Membership
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 10, 2025
Treasury Department Federal Credit Union Welcomes Lee Woolley as New President and CEO
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Selects Mark Caverly as President/CEO
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant for Expansion of Community Crossroads Center in Pitt County
Applications Now Open for CUES Emerge 2025: Elevate Your Leadership Potential
INOVA Federal Hires Nick Matthews As Their Chief Business Services Officer
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2025
Alloya Announces Fee Waiver for All Members
Advia Credit Union Commits $42,000 in Youth and WMU Aviation Scholarships
UMassFive Announces January – April 2025 Financial Wellness Webinars
Chartway Promise Foundation Marks 20 Years of Helping Promise Heroes with Record $1.1M in Charitable Grants
Eltropy Acquires Lexop to Modernize Loan Repayment and Collections for Credit Unions and Community Banks
INOVA Federal Announces Promotions Within Its Leadership Team
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 3, 2025
Another Successful Toy Drive at Peach State FCU to Benefit Toys for Tots
Corporate One Federal Credit Union Returns $15.5 Million to Members in 2024
Shannon Cate Earns Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 27, 2024
INOVA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Larry Sain
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 27, 2026
SECU and SECU Foundation Receive Disaster Response Champions Award for Helene Relief Efforts
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Launches CU-Digital Asset Vault™ — Positioning the Credit Union as the most Valuable Wallet for Member Digital Wealth
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase Real-Time Property Value Calculator at CUNA GAC 2026
Newsweek names Redwood Credit Union one of the Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women
Ocean State Credit Union Selects Synergent for Core Processing and Integrated Services