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
Finding Light After the Fire
Rogue Credit Union
My family was evacuated from our home for eight days after the Almeda Fire destroyed our hometown of Phoenix, OR, in September of 2020. During that time we were not able to return to our home for necessities and quickly had to find resources for clothes, food, and basic items for our family of four, […]
A Salon Built On Grit And Community
Erie FCU was approached by two women in business who were looking to create a new hair salon together, each coming from their own prospective skill sets. One of the women, was the owner and operator of her own salon, while the other woman was working for a well-established/competitor hair salon in Erie, PA. The […]
Hope Arrives Just In Time
Community Credit Union of Florida
A member called in overwhelmed and out of options. They had already used all of their allowed skip‑a‑pays for the year and were facing serious financial hardship. With their car at risk of repossession, they feared losing their only way to get to work. While speaking with the member service lender, they shared just how […]
A Fresh Start For A Mother Fighting To Stay Housed
Community Credit Union of Florida
At the Titusville branch, a familiar member—a single mother—walked in with only three days’ notice to pay her back rent or face eviction. She was terrified of losing her home and disrupting her children’s lives. The team at CCU stepped in immediately, reviewing her finances to find a solution that would give her room to […]
A Branch Rep Steps In So A Veteran Is Honored
Navy Federal Credit Union
At Navy Federal’s San Bernardino, CA, branch, former member service representative Sophia M. was helping Richard D. with his account when the conversation turned to an upcoming Vietnam Veteran “Welcome Home” pinning ceremony at a local chapter serving Disabled American Veterans (DAV). When Sophia realized Richard, a Vietnam veteran, wasn’t on the list to be […]
Rockton Jones Makes MLB Memories
Navy Federal Credit Union
Rockton Jones, a U.S. Navy veteran and Navy Federal member for more than 20 years, enjoyed a special day at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with support from the credit union. As part of Navy Federal’s Debit Plus pilot program, Jones was invited to a member appreciation event — a Major League Baseball game featuring […]
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025
Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year
SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact
Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need
QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025
AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine
Coastal Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions in Lending Division
EECU’s Mobile Branch Brings Financial Services to Rural Fresno County Residents
Cloudvirga’s New Integration With ICE PPE Enables Loan Officers To Shop Rates, Validate Eligibility And Manage Locks Within Horizon POS
5Point Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enable Historical Data Analysis and Personalize Member Experience
From Orchard to Outreach: Christian Financial Celebrates Autumn with Annual Giveback
Princeton Federal Credit Union Appoints Dana Caragine as President/CEO
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 28, 2025
Redwood Credit Union launches holiday gift and porch-to-pantry food drives
Advia Credit Union Introduces BNPL Program to Provide Members with Financial Advantage
Vizo Financial’s December 2025 Education Calendar
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025
Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Orange County Department of Education to Celebrate 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year
SECU’s Cooperative Model Prioritizes Member Value and Community Impact
Seaboard Federal Credit Union Extends Partnership with Synergent
TowerCares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Donations, Grants and Scholarships to Support Military Heroes and Children in Need
QuantyPhi Launches ALM360, a Unified Balance Sheet Management Platform for Credit Unions
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 05, 2025
AccuAccount Wins Best-in-Class Loan Management System at IBSi Global FinTech Innovation Awards (GFIA) 2025
Maine Family Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Hunger Relief in Maine
Coastal Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions in Lending Division
EECU’s Mobile Branch Brings Financial Services to Rural Fresno County Residents
Cloudvirga’s New Integration With ICE PPE Enables Loan Officers To Shop Rates, Validate Eligibility And Manage Locks Within Horizon POS
5Point Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Enable Historical Data Analysis and Personalize Member Experience
From Orchard to Outreach: Christian Financial Celebrates Autumn with Annual Giveback
Princeton Federal Credit Union Appoints Dana Caragine as President/CEO
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 28, 2025
Redwood Credit Union launches holiday gift and porch-to-pantry food drives
Advia Credit Union Introduces BNPL Program to Provide Members with Financial Advantage
Vizo Financial’s December 2025 Education Calendar
From Excellence to Legacy: CUES Names 2025 Award Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductee
Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
EECU Celebrates Fresno County Educator of the Year Awards
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 21, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
ebankIT and Alogent join forces to transform digital banking and payments for financial institutions
CRIF Celebrated on Nasdaq Tower for Advancing Credit Union and Auto Dealer Partnerships
Hancock Federal Credit Union Signs with Synergent for New Core and Technology Agreements
SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU
Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets
13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program
Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025
Newsweek Names SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union One of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions in 2026
Elan Charitable Giving Celebrates 5 Years with $250,000 in Donations
One Nevada Announces Promotions for Five Leaders