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 […]
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
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
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
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
Indiana Members Credit Union Celebrates Bottleworks Headquarters Grand Opening and 70th Anniversary
Maine Credit Unions Expand Financial Education with New Curriculum Focused on Protecting Assets and Preventing Fraud
LGE Community Credit Union honored with MemberXP Best of the Best Award
Illinois Credit Union League Announces New Young Professional Associate Director Position
FMSI and Appli Partner to Help Credit Union Branches Drive Member Revenue
Alogent’s FASTdocs Earns Finalist Spot in CreditUnions.com’s 2026 Innovation Series for Employee Enablement