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 Bear And A Boost To Send A Young Member Off To College
OceanAir Federal Credit Union
The Micro Member Experience is our way of adding a personal touch to our services. On occasion, we reach out to our members with small gestures that make a big dillerence. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a personalized financial tip, or a surprise token of appreciation, these moments are to remind members that they’re an […]
A Branch Family Awaits Its Newest Member
OceanAir Federal Credit Union
The Micro Member Experience is our way of adding a personal touch to our services. On occasion, we reach out to our members with small gestures that make a big dillerence. Whether it’s a handwritten note, a personalized financial tip, or a surprise token of appreciation, these moments are to remind members that they’re an […]
Financial Independence Makes Golden Years Brighter
CSE Federal Credit Union
For Jackie and David, retirement didn’t look the way they imagined. Between bills, limited income, and no room for life’s little joys — like Jackie’s favorite thing to eat, ice cream — they found themselves relying on their kids more than they wanted to. Then, thanks to a little encouragement from their daughter, Rachel, they […]
A New Home And A New Start
Industrial Credit Union
I had a member who had an opportunity to purchase a trailer for her and her family (husband and two children). The trailer was being sold by a private seller and the asking price was $20,000. The member did not have the time or the money to explore mortgage options so she thought that a […]
Finding Safety And A Place Of Her Own
Through the CDFI program, we were able to assist a young woman in purchasing her first home. The move allowed her to be close to her father and older sister in case of an emergency need, as the member suffers from epilepsy. She is unable to drive due to her condition, and the property is […]
The Strength To Keep Going
A member had an unexpected expensive medical issue that turned her life upside down back in 2018-19. She came to our branch asking for a personal loan because she had to choose between medical care and her power bill. She came from an underserved, low income, low educated part of the community. She worked as […]
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program
Coastal Credit Union Hires Bryan Sherrick, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
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
Craig Money Joins NASCUS Staff
BCU, AVIARYAI PARTNER TO REVOLUTIONIZE MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH AI FOLLOWING HURRICANE RELIEF OUTREACH
ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 17, 2025
Wipfli State of credit unions 2025 research report
Milestone: Corporate One Federal Credit Union Celebrates Connecting More Than 50 Credit Unions to Immediate Payment Rails in 2024
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
Corporate Central Announces Corporate Certificates Now Available in Beastro
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program
Coastal Credit Union Hires Bryan Sherrick, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel
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
Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner
LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations
Women make up 60% of the workforce at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
ACUMA Recognized with Great Benefits Award from Mployer
LAFCU promotes longtime employee Kim Hengsbach to assistant collections manager
ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members