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
Guiding The Next Generation Of Learners And Savers
For Jeffrey, a visit to GreenState Credit Union was more than just a transaction — it was a teaching moment. He came in with his 17-year-old daughter to open her first certificate of deposit, an experience meant to help her learn about money management and saving for college. The GreenState team member who assisted them […]
Patience And Care Support A Son’s Next Step
When Kyle applied for a loan to help his son purchase a vehicle, he hoped for a quick and supportive experience, and that’s exactly what he found with Cynthia at GreenState Credit Union. Kyle began the loan application online on a Saturday through the Ankeny branch, wanting to get pre-approved while his son searched for […]
A Connection That Came Full Circle
When GreenState Credit Union launched its new auto recapture list in early 2024, Leen immediately saw it as more than a data initiative — it was a chance to deepen relationships. Blake was one of the first members she assisted from that list, and during the next three months, Leen helped Blake and his family […]
Hope Delivered Just In Time
Central Willamette Credit Union
We had a newly married couple join the credit union in 2022. During the account opening, we found out that the couple was unexpectedly pregnant and the husband had lost his job, got a new, lower paying job and as such they were forced to move. As the husband had an ITIN, his traditional credit […]
A Young Father’s Road To Stability
Zeal Credit Union
A Zeal member since 2009 never had a loan over $1,000. After a charged-off credit card in 2019, he worked with our asset recovery team to repay his balance and regain full services. A few years later, he applied for an auto loan, but due to limited credit history, he only qualified with a co-signer […]
Setting Up Members For Financial Success
California Credit Union
When a couple reached out to us for help managing their unsecured debt, they were feeling overwhelmed. After the husband lost his job during COVID, the family relied on credit cards to cover everyday expenses. Before long, their cards were maxed out, interest rates were sky-high, and even though they made their payments, the balances […]
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LGE Foundation donates $20,000 to nonprofits in northwest Georgia
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VISA OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU – GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Small But Mighty: Webinar to Offer Insight into Turning Challenges of Small Credit Unions into Advantages
$350,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Helps Expand Access to Healthcare Services in Mecklenburg County
North Bay CU Chooses Sharetec for Its Innovation & Open API
Credit Union Fans Raise Over $38,000 at Credit Union Day at the Ballpark
INOVA names scholarship winners for 2024
Eltropy Leadership Summit 2024 to Spotlight “Safe AI” in Community Banking
Hartford Federal Credit Union Selects Lucas Manzi as SVP-Chief Financial Officer
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 16, 2024
Maine’s Downeast Credit Union Partners with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution
Strategic Marketing Fuels 48% Loan Growth at UCCU
Datava and Corridor announce a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Data and Decision Management for Credit Unions
ORIGENCE TO HOST ECONOMIC AND CREDIT UNION UPDATE WEBINAR WITH TRUSTAGE’S CHIEF ECONOMIST STEVEN RICK
Alogent and Mitek Announce Partnership to Tackle Ballooning Check Fraud Epidemic
Hunter Pence’s Healthy Planet Project and Redwood Credit Union Team Up to Beautify San Francisco School
GTE Financial Launches Student Perks Program To Offer Rewards To Young Members
TowerCares Foundation Awards $150,000 in College Scholarships
GTE Financial Garners Prestigious 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award
Gulf Winds Champions Children’s Health with Sponsorship of 2024 Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon in Partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation
LGE Community Credit Union Named a 2024 AJC Top Workplace
Gulf Winds Credit Union Donates to United Fund of Atmore and Brewton
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union announces strategic investment into DaLand CUSO
Peach State Credit Union and Pinnacle Credit Union Announce Merger
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Joan Nelson Award Scholarship in San Diego County
Alogent Named Finalist for TAG Fintech ADVANCE Awards, Highlighting Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Eltropy Climbs to No. 438 on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for 2024
American Heritage Credit Union Receives 2024 Tekkie Award for Application of Data and Innovation
Inspiration and Dedication: GTE Financial Awards $81,000 In Scholarships To 27 Aspiring Students and $1,039,000 Since 2012
LGE Foundation donates $20,000 to nonprofits in northwest Georgia
CUES and Currency Marketing Announce Finalists for Prestigious Emerging Leader Title
VISA OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU – GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Small But Mighty: Webinar to Offer Insight into Turning Challenges of Small Credit Unions into Advantages
$350,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Helps Expand Access to Healthcare Services in Mecklenburg County
North Bay CU Chooses Sharetec for Its Innovation & Open API
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
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Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
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