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
From $25,000 Withdrawal To Member Relationship Win
A Redwood Credit Union member recently visited the Sebastopol branch to withdrawal $250,000 in the form of a cashier’s check. The member wanted to move that money to another financial institution for a special CD rate offering. Our Member Service Associate wanted to do the right thing for the member and brought the situation to […]
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. […]
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Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus
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Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards
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UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana
Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences
Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card
Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer
Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024
Tower Federal Credit Union’s Brand Refresh Wins Four Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC), Brings Award Count for Rebrand Campaign to Seven
SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER
Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile
CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City
Sharetec Expands Partnership with Larky to Provide nudge® Push Notification Platform to All Clients
ACUMA Announces the 2026 ACUMA Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location
Join Us for International Credit Union Day: “One World Through Cooperative Finance” at Advia Credit Union
United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
CUES CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE: ANNOUNCING 2024 AWARD WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Truliant #1 in SBA Origination Loans Among All Credit Unions
Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOYALTY CREDIT UNION NAMES PARK BROOME AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Illinois Credit Union League Celebrates Community Spirit & Excellence at 94th Annual Convention
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Grants Nearing $1 Million for 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus
Noble Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enhance Data Analytics and Drive Member Engagement
Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards
Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000
UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana
Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences
Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card
Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer
Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award
Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024
Tower Federal Credit Union’s Brand Refresh Wins Four Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC), Brings Award Count for Rebrand Campaign to Seven
SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER
Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile
CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City
Sharetec Expands Partnership with Larky to Provide nudge® Push Notification Platform to All Clients
ACUMA Announces the 2026 ACUMA Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location
Join Us for International Credit Union Day: “One World Through Cooperative Finance” at Advia Credit Union
United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
CUES CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE: ANNOUNCING 2024 AWARD WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Truliant #1 in SBA Origination Loans Among All Credit Unions
Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOYALTY CREDIT UNION NAMES PARK BROOME AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO
EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County
Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026
22 Nonprofits Receive $69,400 in Grants from 3Rivers Credit Union Foundation