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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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 ...
Technology

Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh ...
Other

UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone

UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences

Did you know there is a correlation between social media and credit disputes? Social media has become a staple in ...
Marketing

Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card

Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater ...
Personnel Promotions

Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah

Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions

Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award

Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
Personnel Promotions

Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President

TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024

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

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

Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) ...
Other

SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER

Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES ...
New Product Releases

Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile

At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec ...
Other

CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions

InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive

UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Sharetec Expands Partnership with Larky to Provide nudge® Push Notification Platform to All Clients

Sharetec, a leading provider of innovative core processing software and digital solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its ...
Lending

ACUMA Announces the 2026 ACUMA Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location

ACUMA has announced its 2026 ACUMA Make Your Mark Annual Conference, set for September 20-23 in Las Vegas at the ...
Making A Difference

Join Us for International Credit Union Day: “One World Through Cooperative Finance” at Advia Credit Union

On October 17, 2024, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event commemorating ...
Making A Difference

United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

Following the devastation in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, United Federal Credit Union (United) has pledged $85,000 to three ...
Other

CUES CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE: ANNOUNCING 2024 AWARD WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

MADISON, WI – October 8, 2024 – CUES is proud to unveil this year’s roster of CUES Award winners, celebrating ...
Lending

Truliant #1 in SBA Origination Loans Among All Credit Unions

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender Report, Truliant Federal Credit Union is now the #1 originator in the ...
Making A Difference

Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped up a month of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit ...
Personnel Promotions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOYALTY CREDIT UNION NAMES PARK BROOME AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, – The Board of Directors of LOYALTY Credit Union proudly announces the appointment of Park Broome as its ...
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 ...
Technology

Eltropy Named Finalist for AI Innovation in 2024 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been named a finalist for the 2024 Credit ...
Making A Difference

Indiana Members Foundation Charity Golf Outing Benefitting Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Foundation Raises Over $30,000

Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, hosted a charity golf outing to benefit Evansville Vanderburgh ...
Other

UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone

UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Promotes Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana

United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Jacob Alexander to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Indiana. Alexander is based at ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Mastering Credit Dispute Management: Adapting to Modern Influences

Did you know there is a correlation between social media and credit disputes? Social media has become a staple in ...
Marketing

Texas State University Student Wins Cruise by Using Greater Texas|Aggieland Card

Texas State University student Michael Valdez has a great vacation to look forward to, as the winner of the Greater ...
Personnel Promotions

Truliant Names Troutman Chief Operating Officer

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that it has named industry veteran Michael Troutman to the role of Chief Operating ...
Making A Difference

Chartway Hosts Members and Community Partners at Sunset Branch to Celebrate its Sixth Juntos Avanzamos Designated Branch, First in Southern Utah

Chartway Credit Union hosted a fiesta today at its recently renovated Sunset Branch in St. George, Utah to celebrate its ...
Making A Difference

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day with World Foundation for Credit Unions

Early celebration features “Paella for Peace” event and recognition for community partners
Other

Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded the John Pembroke “Catalyst for Change” Award

Credit Union recognized by Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) for leading the way in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ...
Personnel Promotions

Velera’s TriVerity Appoints David Knowles as President

TriVerity, a Velera company, today announced David Knowles has been named president. In his role, Knowles will oversee the delivery ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 04, 2024

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

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

Tower Federal Credit Union proudly announced today wins in four award categories from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) ...
Other

SHANECE ROBINSON NAMED 2024 CUES EMERGE WINNER

Shanece Robinson, Team Lead, Learning & Development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named the 2024 CUES ...
New Product Releases

Sharetec Introduces Reimagined & Enhanced Mobile Banking Experience: Sharetec On-the-Go Mobile

At the Fall 2024 Sharetec Users Conference in Frisco, Texas, Sharetec revealed its reimagined and enhanced mobile banking platform, Sharetec ...
Other

CUSO’s CU-Save Program Delivers Major Cost Savings for Credit Unions

InterLutions, a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has once again delivered impressive savings for credit unions through its CU-Save ...
Making A Difference

UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive

UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches ...
Personnel Promotions

United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Carson City

United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Fogelsong to Mortgage Advisor in Carson City. ...
Strategic Partnerships

Sharetec Expands Partnership with Larky to Provide nudge® Push Notification Platform to All Clients

Sharetec, a leading provider of innovative core processing software and digital solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its ...
Lending

ACUMA Announces the 2026 ACUMA Make Your Mark Annual Conference Dates & Location

ACUMA has announced its 2026 ACUMA Make Your Mark Annual Conference, set for September 20-23 in Las Vegas at the ...
Making A Difference

Join Us for International Credit Union Day: “One World Through Cooperative Finance” at Advia Credit Union

On October 17, 2024, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event commemorating ...
Making A Difference

United Federal Credit Union Pledges $85,000 for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina

Following the devastation in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, United Federal Credit Union (United) has pledged $85,000 to three ...
Other

CUES CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE: ANNOUNCING 2024 AWARD WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

MADISON, WI – October 8, 2024 – CUES is proud to unveil this year’s roster of CUES Award winners, celebrating ...
Lending

Truliant #1 in SBA Origination Loans Among All Credit Unions

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender Report, Truliant Federal Credit Union is now the #1 originator in the ...
Making A Difference

Chartway and Chartway Promise Foundation Bring Hope to Seven Promise Heroes During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped up a month of foundation-hosted fundraisers and credit ...
Personnel Promotions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOYALTY CREDIT UNION NAMES PARK BROOME AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, – The Board of Directors of LOYALTY Credit Union proudly announces the appointment of Park Broome as its ...

Heartland Credit Union Selects Aaron Rios As New CEO

Springfield, IL— Heartland Credit Union has selected Aaron Rios to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known ...

EECU Named Best Credit Union and Home Loans in North SLO County

FRESNO, Calif. (March 6, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce it has once again been recognized in two categories of ...

Redwood Credit Union Surpasses $1 Million in Giving Support for Redwood Empire Food Bank

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) today announced a major milestone in its long-standing partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB), surpassing $1 million in total ...

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Joins Upstate Credit Unions for Habitat Greenville Credit Union Build 2026

Continuing its commitment to affordable housing in the Carolinas, Family Trust Federal Credit Union is joining fellow credit unions across the Upstate in support of ...

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: March 6, 2026

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

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.
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