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
Finding Light After the Fire
Rogue Credit Union
My family was evacuated from our home for eight days after the Almeda Fire destroyed our hometown of Phoenix, OR, in September of 2020. During that time we were not able to return to our home for necessities and quickly had to find resources for clothes, food, and basic items for our family of four, […]
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 […]
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
Corporate One’s CUSO Accolade Advisory Announces JD Pisula as New President/CEO
SECU Foundation Awards Grant to Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina to Support Enhanced Training and Onboarding
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 20, 2024
Credit Unions Chart New Territory in 2024: A Look at the Strategies Shaping the Future in the New Year
QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy
GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families
Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future
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
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
Corporate One’s CUSO Accolade Advisory Announces JD Pisula as New President/CEO
SECU Foundation Awards Grant to Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina to Support Enhanced Training and Onboarding
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 20, 2024
Credit Unions Chart New Territory in 2024: A Look at the Strategies Shaping the Future in the New Year
QuantyPhi Launches New CECL Validation Service to Support Credit Union Compliance and Accuracy
GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families
Redefining First-Party Collections: How Technology is Shaping the Future
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
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
Vizo Financial Named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year
EECU Sponsors Clovis Unified’s Latino Student Success Conference
Suntell launches AI-powered SpreadIQ™ to accelerate tax return analysis and underwriting workflows
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