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

Stopping Foreclosure In Its Tracks. No Cartwheels Required.

Brewster Federal Credit Union

In mid-October, a member contacted me about a loan to purchase his aunt’s house. His aunt asked him if he wanted to buy her house from her for $6,000.00, based on a tax foreclosure sale that would be taking place on Oct. 31, 2025. If he paid the $6,000.00 owed in back taxes, that would […]

Quick Thinking And Sound Systems Prevent Heartbreak

Logix Federal Credit Union

A member of Logix was in the process of buying their first home. They were excited that their hard work of saving and preparing was finally paying off. They received instructions by email from an escrow company on where to send their down payment and closing funds. To their shock, they were notified by our […]

Protecting A Member In The Right Moment

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

When our member Steve came into the branch looking serious, member consultant Marisol started asking questions. He said he needed to take out $12,000 from a few different accounts because his daughter called him from jail and needed money to be paid to an attorney. Marisol asked if he spoke to his daughter, he said […]

A Cherished Presence And Notable Absence

Digital Federal Credit Union

In today’s fast-paced world, genuine human connections often feel rare. Yet, at DCU, the story of Larry and Duda is a powerful reminder that establishing relationships make a difference. Larry has been visiting one branch for years, long enough that his presence has become a cherished routine. He could easily be helped by anyone, yet […]

Finding The “Yes” In A Complex Car Deal

A member reached out to RCU Auto Services with questions regarding a complicated trade-in and private party purchase he wanted to complete. It involved trading in his current vehicle, which was underwater, while purchasing his brother-in-law’s car at the same time. Due to the complexity of the request, I knew I had to team up […]

The Power Of Priorities And Pressing Pause

I had the privilege of working with a Redwood Credit Union member, Linda, during a recent financial coaching appointment. She sought support in creating a budget to achieve her dream of homeownership while also planning for a comfortable retirement. My goal was to provide her with practical strategies and insights to help her balance these […]

Personnel Promotions

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina ...
Making A Difference

EECU Helps Victims of Hurricanes and Wildfires

EECU is helping its members who were impacted by recent hurricanes and wildfires by offering financial support through its disaster ...
Making A Difference

Lucy Daniels Center Receives $750,000 Grant for Youth Mental Health Facility and Resource Center

SECU Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant to Lucy Daniels Center (LDC) for the construction of a youth mental ...
Other

myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Trailblazing the Mortgage Frontier

Celebrating the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending, myCUmortgage recognized 17 winners during the 19th Annual myCUmortgage ...
Personnel Promotions

Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance

Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit

In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Charity Events

Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day

On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently ...
Other

eDOC Expands Mobile RDC Client Base in 2024

eDOC is pleased to announce significant growth in its RDC solution utilization in 2024. This year, 20 new financial institutions ...
Marketing

Grant Donation on Behalf of TruPartner

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to announce City Gospel Mission as the recipient of a $5,000 Community Partnership Grant. This ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Holland

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulema Roa to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Roa ...
Personnel Promotions

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. ...
Technology

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sees Quick Acceptance of New Tex-Line Virtual Assistant

In just a couple of months, implementing an AI-based system into its contact center has yielded impressive efficiency gains along ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations. In her role, Sawyer will develop and execute ...
Other

County Federal Becomes Mirastar Federal Credit Union

With a new brand, the same team, and commitment to service, Mirastar represents a bright new day for the credit ...
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 ...
Personnel Promotions

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina Lewie to Senior VP and Chief Risk Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 Corporate One Contact Adam Gibbs 614-581-5715 agibbs@corporateone.coop Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Regina ...
Making A Difference

EECU Helps Victims of Hurricanes and Wildfires

EECU is helping its members who were impacted by recent hurricanes and wildfires by offering financial support through its disaster ...
Making A Difference

Lucy Daniels Center Receives $750,000 Grant for Youth Mental Health Facility and Resource Center

SECU Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant to Lucy Daniels Center (LDC) for the construction of a youth mental ...
Other

myCUmortgage Recognizes Partner Credit Unions for Trailblazing the Mortgage Frontier

Celebrating the best of the best in credit union mortgage lending, myCUmortgage recognized 17 winners during the 19th Annual myCUmortgage ...
Personnel Promotions

Trent Hudson Joins Chartway Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Finance

Chartway is pleased to announce that Trent Hudson has joined the credit union as its new senior vice president of ...
Operations & HR

Corporate Central Welcomes Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager

Corporate Central is excited to announce the addition of Chelsea Menge as Relationship Development Manager. In this vital role, Menge ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Awards Community Impact Grant to Economic Development Nonprofit

In partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Business Impact Northwest will receive $100,000 in grant funds
Charity Events

Redwood Credit Union Donates More than $56,000 to Local Nonprofits for International Credit Union Day

On October 17, Redwood Credit Union (RCU) joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union (ICU) Day, ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Second Consecutive Year As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently ...
Other

eDOC Expands Mobile RDC Client Base in 2024

eDOC is pleased to announce significant growth in its RDC solution utilization in 2024. This year, 20 new financial institutions ...
Marketing

Grant Donation on Behalf of TruPartner

TruPartner Credit Union is proud to announce City Gospel Mission as the recipient of a $5,000 Community Partnership Grant. This ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Holland

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zulema Roa to Mortgage Advisor in Holland. Roa ...
Personnel Promotions

Chartway Credit Union Welcomes Desai Madrigal as New Associate Director on its Board of Directors

Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce a new appointment to its board of directors: Desai Madrigal as associate director. ...
Technology

Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union Sees Quick Acceptance of New Tex-Line Virtual Assistant

In just a couple of months, implementing an AI-based system into its contact center has yielded impressive efficiency gains along ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Promotes Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations

Coastal Credit Union has promoted Marin Sawyer to VP of Deposit Operations. In her role, Sawyer will develop and execute ...
Other

County Federal Becomes Mirastar Federal Credit Union

With a new brand, the same team, and commitment to service, Mirastar represents a bright new day for the credit ...
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 ...

22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation

The 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation’s first round of 2026 funding awarded $69,400 to 22 nonprofits across northeast and central Indiana and Ohio.

BECU continues expansion with new locations in Auburn, Liberty Lake, and Mercer Island

BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is continuing its expansion by adding new Neighborhood Financial Centers (NFCs) in Auburn (Lakeland Hills neighborhood), Liberty Lake, and Mercer ...

SchoolsFirst FCU’s Kristin Crellin Named 2026 CSUF Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumna

Kristin Crellin, senior vice president of community and Membership development at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, has been named a 2026 Vision & Visionaries Cal State ...

Coastal Credit Union’s Creighton Blackwell Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame

Coastal Credit Union’s Chief Community Impact and Public Affairs Officer Creighton Blackwell is among the African American Credit Union 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. The ...

Hanscom Federal Credit Union Selects Corelation’s KeyStone to Advance Its Members First Mission and Long-Term Innovation

Hanscom Federal Credit Union ($2.1 billion assets; 115,000+ members; Littleton, MA) selected the Corelation KeyStone core, marking an important milestone in the credit union’s long-term ...

Credit Union West Partners with Arkatechture to Advance Enterprise Data & Analytics Capabilities

Credit Union West has partnered with Arkatechture to strengthen their ability to transform data into timely, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and member service.
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