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 […]
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$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
Day Air Named Best Lending Institution in Dayton
United States Senate Federal Credit Union Appoints Ricardo Pineres as Chief Risk Officer
Root Out Hunger- Playing What You Want, So Kids Can Eat What They Need 2024
Teachers Federal Credit Union Donates $340,000 To Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: August 9, 2024
Eltropy’s AI Heads to Shark Tank at LSCU VISION Conference
Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Valley First Credit Union Appoints Mary Roberts as New Chief Financial Officer
Teachers Federal Credit Union Appoints Scott Gyllensten As Chief Risk Officer.
Clearwater Credit Union Introduces Montana’s First Clean Energy CD
Advia Credit Union Launches Annual School Supply Drive
Day Air Announces Innovative 7.5% APY* Savings Product
Corporate Central Proudly Sponsors Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Event, Honoring Heroes and Supporting Communities
New Centra location in Zionsville, IN now open
CUSO’s Health Insurance Agency Expands, Hires Sam Boore as Employee Benefits Executive
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU
Velera’s TriVerity Announces Integrated Partnership with AKUVO
Registration Now Open for CUES’ Milestone 30th CEO Institute Program
NASCUS Unveils an Expansion of the New Credit Union Examiner Training Program
ORIGENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS
Town & Country Credit Union Selects Kalli Schell as President/CEO
Redwood Credit Union Names Kashi Moore-Stallworth Senior Vice President of People
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
COCC Executes Strategic Partnership to Deliver Clover® State-of-the-art Merchant Services
Perfect Alignment: How COCC’s Client Success Team Powers Community Financial Institutions Through Strategic Innovation
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 26, 2024
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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