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

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 […]

Moving Members Out Of A Debt Cycle

California Credit Union

A member reached out to us feeling overwhelmed by mounting credit card debt. With interest rates ranging from 17.99% to 27%, her minimum payments barely made a dent, keeping her trapped in a cycle of high-interest debt. After listening to her concerns and reviewing her situation, our team suggested a personal loan to consolidate her […]

Strategic Partnerships

American Heritage Credit Union Receives 2024 Tekkie Award for Application of Data and Innovation

American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) has received a 2024 Tekkie Award for Innovation from Finopotamus, recognizing its use of ...
Making A Difference

Inspiration and Dedication: GTE Financial Awards $81,000 In Scholarships To 27 Aspiring Students and $1,039,000 Since 2012

In an enduring commitment to the development of future students, GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of $81,000 ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $20,000 to nonprofits in northwest Georgia

The LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented a total of $20,000 to four nonprofit organizations in northwest Georgia as part ...
Other

CUES and Currency Marketing Announce Finalists for Prestigious Emerging Leader Title

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Five Finalists selected to compete for the title of 2024 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

VISA OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU – GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Thanks to Visa, BCU is delighted to announce the winners of the Visa Olympic Games Paris 2024 sweepstakes for BCU. ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Small But Mighty: Webinar to Offer Insight into Turning Challenges of Small Credit Unions into Advantages

Support EXP will host a webinar on Wednesday, August 28th, at 2:00 pm (Eastern) exploring what credit unions with limited ...
Making A Difference

$350,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Helps Expand Access to Healthcare Services in Mecklenburg County

A $350,000 grant from SECU Foundation will help Care Ring significantly expand its comprehensive healthcare services for low-income and uninsured ...
Strategic Partnerships

North Bay CU Chooses Sharetec for Its Innovation & Open API

Sharetec, a leading provider of cutting-edge credit union technology solutions, announced its new partnership with North Bay Credit Union (CU), ...
Other

Day Air Named Best Lending Institution in Dayton

Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Lending Institution in Dayton in ...
Operations & HR

United States Senate Federal Credit Union Appoints Ricardo Pineres as Chief Risk Officer

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ricardo Pineres as the new ...
Making A Difference

Root Out Hunger- Playing What You Want, So Kids Can Eat What They Need 2024

Sound Credit Union (Sound) teamed up with 96.5 Jack-FM to combat child hunger in Washington state, donating over $52,000 to Food Lifeline.
Making A Difference

Teachers Federal Credit Union Donates $340,000 To Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.8 billion assets and more than 460,000 members, proudly announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024

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

Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), is proud to announce that Saahil Kamath, Head of ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction

Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of its annual charity auction benefiting Financial Beginnings, – a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities ...
Personnel Promotions

Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer

Valley First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with $1.02 billion in assets, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mary Roberts as ...
Personnel Promotions

Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.8 billion in assets and more than 470,000 members nationwide, ...
New Product Releases

Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD

Clearwater Credit Union, Montana’s leading solar loan lender and the second-largest credit union in Montana, is pleased to announce it is launching a new Clean ...
Making A Difference

Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive

Advia Credit Union is excited to announce the launch of its annual Back to School Supply Drive, running from August ...
New Product Releases

Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product

Day Air Credit Union, the leading financial institution headquartered in Montgomery County and renowned nationwide for its commitment to excellence ...
Charity Events

Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities

Corporate Central is honored to have been the main sponsor of a recent Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk event, ...
Marketing

New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open

Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union’s new location in Zionsville, IN is now open. ...
Operations & HR

CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive

InterLutions, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) delivering innovative and collaborative employee benefit solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring ...
Making A Difference

Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO

TriVerity, a Velera company, has partnered with AKUVO, a leader in collections and credit risk technology, to enhance its delinquency ...
Other

Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program

Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year ...
New Product Releases

NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of ...
Other

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of ...
Personnel Promotions

Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO

(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People

Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.
Strategic Partnerships

American Heritage Credit Union Receives 2024 Tekkie Award for Application of Data and Innovation

American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) has received a 2024 Tekkie Award for Innovation from Finopotamus, recognizing its use of ...
Making A Difference

Inspiration and Dedication: GTE Financial Awards $81,000 In Scholarships To 27 Aspiring Students and $1,039,000 Since 2012

In an enduring commitment to the development of future students, GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of $81,000 ...
Making A Difference

LGE Foundation donates $20,000 to nonprofits in northwest Georgia

The LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented a total of $20,000 to four nonprofit organizations in northwest Georgia as part ...
Other

CUES and Currency Marketing Announce Finalists for Prestigious Emerging Leader Title

CUES and partner Currency Marketing are pleased to announce the Five Finalists selected to compete for the title of 2024 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

VISA OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 SWEEPSTAKES FOR BCU – GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Thanks to Visa, BCU is delighted to announce the winners of the Visa Olympic Games Paris 2024 sweepstakes for BCU. ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Small But Mighty: Webinar to Offer Insight into Turning Challenges of Small Credit Unions into Advantages

Support EXP will host a webinar on Wednesday, August 28th, at 2:00 pm (Eastern) exploring what credit unions with limited ...
Making A Difference

$350,000 Grant from SECU Foundation Helps Expand Access to Healthcare Services in Mecklenburg County

A $350,000 grant from SECU Foundation will help Care Ring significantly expand its comprehensive healthcare services for low-income and uninsured ...
Strategic Partnerships

North Bay CU Chooses Sharetec for Its Innovation & Open API

Sharetec, a leading provider of cutting-edge credit union technology solutions, announced its new partnership with North Bay Credit Union (CU), ...
Other

Day Air Named Best Lending Institution in Dayton

Day Air Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been named the Best Lending Institution in Dayton in ...
Operations & HR

United States Senate Federal Credit Union Appoints Ricardo Pineres as Chief Risk Officer

The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ricardo Pineres as the new ...
Making A Difference

Root Out Hunger- Playing What You Want, So Kids Can Eat What They Need 2024

Sound Credit Union (Sound) teamed up with 96.5 Jack-FM to combat child hunger in Washington state, donating over $52,000 to Food Lifeline.
Making A Difference

Teachers Federal Credit Union Donates $340,000 To Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.8 billion assets and more than 460,000 members, proudly announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024

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

Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), is proud to announce that Saahil Kamath, Head of ...
Making A Difference

Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction

Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of its annual charity auction benefiting Financial Beginnings, – a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities ...
Personnel Promotions

Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer

Valley First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with $1.02 billion in assets, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mary Roberts as ...
Personnel Promotions

Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.

Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.8 billion in assets and more than 470,000 members nationwide, ...
New Product Releases

Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD

Clearwater Credit Union, Montana’s leading solar loan lender and the second-largest credit union in Montana, is pleased to announce it is launching a new Clean ...
Making A Difference

Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive

Advia Credit Union is excited to announce the launch of its annual Back to School Supply Drive, running from August ...
New Product Releases

Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product

Day Air Credit Union, the leading financial institution headquartered in Montgomery County and renowned nationwide for its commitment to excellence ...
Charity Events

Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities

Corporate Central is honored to have been the main sponsor of a recent Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk event, ...
Marketing

New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open

Hello, Please see the attached press release announcing that Centra Credit Union’s new location in Zionsville, IN is now open. ...
Operations & HR

CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive

InterLutions, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) delivering innovative and collaborative employee benefit solutions, is pleased to announce the hiring ...
Making A Difference

Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today ...
Strategic Partnerships

Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO

TriVerity, a Velera company, has partnered with AKUVO, a leader in collections and credit risk technology, to enhance its delinquency ...
Other

Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program

Talent development leader CUES announced registration for CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning 2025 is now open. Celebrating its 30th year ...
New Product Releases

NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announces an expansion of our Online University covering the release of ...
Other

ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

– Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced the appointment of three new associate Board of ...
Personnel Promotions

Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO

(Minot, ND) August 1, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce ...
Operations & HR

Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People

Kashi Moore-Stallworth has been promoted to senior vice president of people for Redwood Credit Union.

Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees

As Alloya begins to celebrate its 15th year supporting credit union success, the Board of Directors has announced that the Perpetual Contributed Capital (PCC) dividend ...

For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO

Washington, PA, January 5, 2026. CHROME Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Broc Sleek as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective ...

CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners

CU NextGen, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) providing digital banking, award winning CRM, automation, as well as operational solutions and services to credit ...

Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist

Corporate Central is pleased to welcome Israr Ahmad to the team as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist. Ahmad brings more than 13 years of experience ...

LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie Swiger to head of creative ...

Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of ...
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