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
Entrepreneurship And Enchiladas
Rosa and Aurelio T. have the highest standards when it comes to cooking up delicious Mexican food. Since opening Mi Madre’s Restaurant in East Austin in 1990, the couple has insisted on using only the best ingredients to produce excellent meals for generations of Austinites. “Mr. T and Mama T,” as they are known to […]
Cowboy Pools Helps Everybody Cool Off
When quarantine halted their plans for a big wedding in April 2020, Aaron W. and Amanda S. repurposed their wedding fund to launch a new business. That summer, they started Cowboy Pools, of which they are now co-founders and operators. The company sells and installs chic, low-cost backyard pools designed with galvanized water tanks made […]
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 […]
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Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
GreenState Credit Union announces new CFO
Corporate Central Announces Economic Outlook Conference with Keynote Speaker Kim Lear
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
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 30, 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California
Alogent’s Unify Platform Wins TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award for Innovation in Enterprise Deposits Automation
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Minden
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network
GreenState Credit Union announces new CFO
Corporate Central Announces Economic Outlook Conference with Keynote Speaker Kim Lear
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
CUNA Strategic Services Expands Sparrow Alliance to Help Credit Unions Deepen Member Relationships Beyond the Branch
Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union Selects Alogent’s FASTdocs to Modernize Enterprise Content Management and Automate Manual Processes
First Entertainment Credit Union and Nymbus Launch CineFi, First Digital Credit Union for Entertainment Professionals
Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst
CRIF Select Appoints Robert Christini as Senior Vice President of Sales
Applications sought for $10K LAFCU Innovation for Education Grant