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

Grace Behind Bars

New Horizon Federal Credit Union

When a young member came to us for a truck loan, he put down a solid deposit and made every payment on time. Then, suddenly, the payments stopped. His mother came in to explain that he had been incarcerated and would be gone for about six months. She wanted to keep his account in good […]

Hope In A Hard Time

A member called us just after getting out of the hospital, worried about her finances. She was approved for disability, but it wouldn’t start for another month, and her bills were already overdue. I listened to her concerns and immediately looked for solutions. I was able to secure a three-month deferment on her loan, so […]

A Family Tradition Of Food And Finance

Visit one of Austin’s Galaxy Cafe locations and you’ll instantly feel welcome. Cafe co-owner Kelly C. says that’s how he feels when he visits UFCU. Kelly has been a UFCU member since he started out in the food-service industry as a dishwasher in 1989. In 2004, the original Galaxy Cafe opened in South Austin, the […]

Turning A Homeownership Dream Into A Reality

For Henry, buying a first home from out of state could have been a complicated and stressful experience, but with GreenState Credit Union, it was smooth, personal, and even inspiring. From start to finish, the process took about a month. With most communication handled through text, email, and DocuSign, Henry appreciated how efficient and easy […]

Building Futures, One Youth Account At A Time

I recently helped a mother who visited our branch with questions about our youth accounts. She was clearly interested in making informed financial decisions for her children, so I took the time to walk her through our youth account options in detail. I explained the benefits, features, and long-term value of starting financial education early. […]

Big Dreams Wrapped In A Custom Bow Tie

Lake Trust Credit Union

Bleu Bowtique, a men’s clothier in Detroit, started from humble beginnings. Ne’Gyle Beaman’s passion for fashion gave him the idea to make custom bow ties, which he started selling at local craft fairs. But when it was time to scale his business, he couldn’t find funding for the equipment he needed. His business was in […]

Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Ozgun Ulupinar as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Pasadena, CA, October 29, 2024. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Ozgun Ulupinar as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to SPCA Wake for State’s First Regional Campus for Pets & People

A $1 million challenge grant from SECU Foundation to SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) will help the largest animal ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Extends Sponsorship for ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast as Season 2 Wraps and Season 3 Recording Begins

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Pete Paulson as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Pete Paulson has joined the team as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO). ...
Lending

eDOC Expands eDOCSignature Footprint with 48 New Clients in 2024

eDOC is proud to announce the addition of 48 new clients to its eDOCSignature e-Sign platform in 2024. The surge ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 25, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Vice Chair Named Distinguished Director at MAXX Awards

Nicole Davison León recognized at annual awards ceremony for her leadership and commitment to community.
Strategic Partnerships

Teachers Federal Credit Union Partners With Filene Research Institute To Drive Digital Innovation And Member Growth

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with more than $9.8 billion in assets and over 460,000 members ...
Marketing

Eltropy Earns Spot on Inc.’s Power Partner Awards List for Third Consecutive Year

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been recognized in the prestigious Inc. Power Partner Awards, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO Announce Live Townhall on Key Innovations in Credit Union Operations

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO will host a live virtual townhall on November 12, 2024, at 10 ...
Other

NASCUS Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members, Reflects on Positive Momentum at 2024 Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the election and appointment of new officers and directors to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE VALENTINE HONORED WITH 2025 HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

BCU is proud to announce that President and CEO Mike Valentine has been honored with the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial ...
Strategic Partnerships

Allegacy and Skyla Credit Unions Join United Members Title

Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Skyla Credit Union have joined United Members Title LLC., which offers affordable title insurance coverage ...
Making A Difference

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Record-Breaking CU Kind Day 2024

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is thrilled to announce another successful CU Kind Day®, its signature initiative dedicated to ...
Operations & HR

Webinar: Elevate Your Culture to Unlock High Performance with Team Engagement

Low employee engagement takes its toll on talent retention, productivity, workforce morale, customer service…and your bottom line. Join us Wednesday, ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Takes Home Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions

The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) presented Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union with three awards at its annual conference in ...
Making A Difference

SECU Members Benefit from Suncoast Credit Union Mobile ATM During Storm Recovery

Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union generously provided State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) with a mobile ATM to help support the financial ...
Personnel Promotions

BECU Promotes Bryan MacDonald to Chief Impact Officer

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it has promoted Bryan MacDonald to executive vice president and chief impact officer, ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sacramento, CA, October 16, 2024. First U.S. Community Credit Union is excited to announce Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 18, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined ...
Making A Difference

Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners

(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit ...
Strategic Partnerships

NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Other

Corporate Central’s Michael Baumann Earns Prestigious CCUIP Designation

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Michael Baumann, MBA, CCUIP, Investment Analyst, recently completed the Investment Certification School through ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and CheckAlt Partner to Deliver Complete Receivables Solution for Financial Institutions

This collaboration extends Alogent’s offering by integrating CheckAlt’s comprehensive lockbox solution, which includes both traditional check processing and the innovative ...
Other

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention

Chicago, IL October 16, 2024 –The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) successfully concluded its annual convention, Stories that Soar, bringing ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement

Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and ...
Personnel Promotions

For Immediate Release – Pasadena Federal Credit Union Selects Ozgun Ulupinar as Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Pasadena, CA, October 29, 2024. Pasadena Federal Credit Union proudly announces Ozgun Ulupinar as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to SPCA Wake for State’s First Regional Campus for Pets & People

A $1 million challenge grant from SECU Foundation to SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) will help the largest animal ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Extends Sponsorship for ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast as Season 2 Wraps and Season 3 Recording Begins

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Pete Paulson as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Pete Paulson has joined the team as Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (SVP/COO). ...
Lending

eDOC Expands eDOCSignature Footprint with 48 New Clients in 2024

eDOC is proud to announce the addition of 48 new clients to its eDOCSignature e-Sign platform in 2024. The surge ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 25, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Vice Chair Named Distinguished Director at MAXX Awards

Nicole Davison León recognized at annual awards ceremony for her leadership and commitment to community.
Strategic Partnerships

Teachers Federal Credit Union Partners With Filene Research Institute To Drive Digital Innovation And Member Growth

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with more than $9.8 billion in assets and over 460,000 members ...
Marketing

Eltropy Earns Spot on Inc.’s Power Partner Awards List for Third Consecutive Year

Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been recognized in the prestigious Inc. Power Partner Awards, ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO Announce Live Townhall on Key Innovations in Credit Union Operations

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and DaLand CUSO will host a live virtual townhall on November 12, 2024, at 10 ...
Other

NASCUS Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members, Reflects on Positive Momentum at 2024 Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the election and appointment of new officers and directors to ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

BCU PRESIDENT & CEO MIKE VALENTINE HONORED WITH 2025 HERB WEGNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

BCU is proud to announce that President and CEO Mike Valentine has been honored with the 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial ...
Strategic Partnerships

Allegacy and Skyla Credit Unions Join United Members Title

Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Skyla Credit Union have joined United Members Title LLC., which offers affordable title insurance coverage ...
Making A Difference

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Record-Breaking CU Kind Day 2024

The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) is thrilled to announce another successful CU Kind Day®, its signature initiative dedicated to ...
Operations & HR

Webinar: Elevate Your Culture to Unlock High Performance with Team Engagement

Low employee engagement takes its toll on talent retention, productivity, workforce morale, customer service…and your bottom line. Join us Wednesday, ...
Marketing

Greater Texas|Aggieland Takes Home Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions

The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) presented Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union with three awards at its annual conference in ...
Making A Difference

SECU Members Benefit from Suncoast Credit Union Mobile ATM During Storm Recovery

Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union generously provided State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) with a mobile ATM to help support the financial ...
Personnel Promotions

BECU Promotes Bryan MacDonald to Chief Impact Officer

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced it has promoted Bryan MacDonald to executive vice president and chief impact officer, ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sacramento, CA, October 16, 2024. First U.S. Community Credit Union is excited to announce Tyler Welch as Chief Financial Officer ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 18, 2024

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined ...
Making A Difference

Making an Impact on International Credit Union Day, Elan donates $45,000 on behalf of credit union partners

(Minneapolis, MN) — To amplify the credit union movement and the value credit unions bring to their communities, Elan Credit ...
Strategic Partnerships

NorState Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce NorState Federal Credit Union has signed a ten-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack ...
Other

Corporate Central’s Michael Baumann Earns Prestigious CCUIP Designation

Corporate Central is proud to announce that Michael Baumann, MBA, CCUIP, Investment Analyst, recently completed the Investment Certification School through ...
Strategic Partnerships

Alogent and CheckAlt Partner to Deliver Complete Receivables Solution for Financial Institutions

This collaboration extends Alogent’s offering by integrating CheckAlt’s comprehensive lockbox solution, which includes both traditional check processing and the innovative ...
Other

Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention

Chicago, IL October 16, 2024 –The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) successfully concluded its annual convention, Stories that Soar, bringing ...
Making A Difference

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $260,000 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q4 2024 grant cycle, ...
Marketing

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement

Noble Credit Union has partnered with Arkatechture to transform their data strategy to enhance member services, streamline data processes, and ...

Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is once again turning student voices into opportunity, inviting Michigan high school seniors to share their perspectives through its 2026 Write ...

LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing to host entrepreneurship mixer focused on lending essentials

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU and Grassroots Giving Lansing will host the second session of their Entrepreneurship Mixer Series, The Lending Essentials, from 11 a.m. to 2 ...

CUES and TruStage® Launch Leadership Pathways to Expand Access to Executive-Ready Talent Across the Credit Union System

CUES and TruStage® today announced Leadership Pathways, a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced leadership preparation across the credit union ...

Coastal Credit Union Expands Mortgage Options with VA Loan Programs

Coastal Credit Union has announced the rollout of new mortgage programs designed to expand access to homeownership for more North Carolinians, especially military veterans. Coastal ...

Appli Calculator Deployment Drives 23% Conversion Rate for First Source Federal Credit Union

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today released year-one results from First Source Federal Credit Union showing significant ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
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