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
INOVA Federal Raises over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana
Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal recently raised over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana during their “Polar Plunge” campaign. Special Olympics ...
Conquering Collection Challenges: Five Common Obstacles and Strategies for Success
The collection industry faces persistent challenges in navigating the complexities of the job. From day-to-day issues that arise to high-level ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2023 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $365,000 ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Charlie Zanayed to Board of Directors
Corporate Central is proud to announce the appointment of Charlie Zanayed to its Board of Directors. The Board unanimously selected ...
Connects Federal Credit Union Selects James McBride As President/CEO
Richmond, VA, February 26, 2024. The Board of Directors of Connects Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection ...
OCCU recognized with four awards
OCCU has been honored with four awards for exceptional workplace culture, community engagement and sustainability.
The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform
The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg, a staunch advocate ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 23, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
SESLOC Announces New SVP/Chief Information Officer
San Luis Obispo, California.- SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice ...
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Provides Erie Federal Credit Union with Card Processing Services and Support
PSCU/Co-op Solutions proudly announces its collaboration with Erie Federal Credit Union (Erie FCU) to provide debit and credit card processing ...
GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More
GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening ...
OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as ...
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit ...
Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing
As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union ...
ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a ...
TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness
TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm
When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads ...
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted ...
TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter
TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health ...
From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success
Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School ...
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece ...
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San ...
Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by ...
CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
Southland Credit Union and Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union have announced their intent to merge in 2024.
INOVA Federal Raises over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana
Elkhart, IN — INOVA Federal recently raised over $4,500 for Special Olympics Indiana during their “Polar Plunge” campaign. Special Olympics ...
Conquering Collection Challenges: Five Common Obstacles and Strategies for Success
The collection industry faces persistent challenges in navigating the complexities of the job. From day-to-day issues that arise to high-level ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2023 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $365,000 ...
Corporate Central Welcomes Charlie Zanayed to Board of Directors
Corporate Central is proud to announce the appointment of Charlie Zanayed to its Board of Directors. The Board unanimously selected ...
Connects Federal Credit Union Selects James McBride As President/CEO
Richmond, VA, February 26, 2024. The Board of Directors of Connects Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection ...
OCCU recognized with four awards
OCCU has been honored with four awards for exceptional workplace culture, community engagement and sustainability.
The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform
The Largest Credit-Union Advocacy Event to Showcase Eltropy’s AI-Powered Unified Digital Conversations Platform Eltropy CEO Ashish Garg, a staunch advocate ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 23, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
SESLOC Announces New SVP/Chief Information Officer
San Luis Obispo, California.- SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice ...
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Provides Erie Federal Credit Union with Card Processing Services and Support
PSCU/Co-op Solutions proudly announces its collaboration with Erie Federal Credit Union (Erie FCU) to provide debit and credit card processing ...
GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More
GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening ...
OUR Credit Union Selects Andre Vygnanski as Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
Royal Oak, MI – February 20, 2024. OUR Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Vygnanski as ...
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department ...
First Harvest Credit Union Announces Proposed Spin-off of its Williamsport, Pennsylvania Branch to Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Deptford, NJ & Enola, PA– February 21, 2024 – First Harvest Credit Union (First Harvest), New Jersey’s second largest credit ...
Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing
As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union ...
ORIGENCE KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING $550+ BILLION MILESTONE IN CREDIT UNION LOANS FUNDED
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, celebrates its 30th year of operations in 2024 reaching a ...
TopLine Financial Credit Union Helps High School Students With Job Readiness
TopLine Financial Credit Union participated in Osseo Senior high School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that stimulates a real-life ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 16, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
OCCU Foundation supports community in wake of ice storm
When a debilitating ice storm rattled OCCU’s community in January 2024, downing power lines, causing property damage and making roads ...
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Signs Renewal Agreement with Synergent
Synergent® is pleased to announce St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has signed a seven-year renewal agreement with Synergent for hosted ...
TopLine Financial Credit Union Members And Employees Bring Comfort To Those In Need This Winter
TopLine held their third annual Winter Gear Drive during the month of January benefitting local non-profits, African Education and Health ...
From Basics to Best Practices: CUES School of Business Lending Equips CUs for Success
Credit union leaders looking to unlock the immense growth potential of a business lending program can turn to CUES® School ...
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit ...
United Federal Credit Union Names New Mortgage Advisor in Rogers
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Treece to Mortgage Advisor in Rogers. Treece ...
PSCU/Co-op Solutions Announces “United in Vision” Theme and Lineup for Member Forum 2024
PSCU/Co-op Solutions has announced the theme and programming for Member Forum 2024, which will be held April 10-12 in San ...
Press Releases – Malisha Yang Attains BSACS Designation from CUNA, Demonstrating Commitment to Excellence in Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Central is proud to announce that Malisha Yang, BSACS, CCUFC, Compliance Analyst, has achieved a significant professional milestone by ...
CU Alliance Welcomes Mobility Credit Union to Boost Member Benefits with CU Certified™ Vehicle Service Contracts
Houston, TX | February 14, 2024 – CU Alliance® (CUA), a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Houston, ...
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, announced it raised ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: February 09, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Southland Credit Union, Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union Announce Plan to Merge
Southland Credit Union and Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union have announced their intent to merge in 2024.
Acadia Federal Credit Union Extends Longstanding Partnership with Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Acadia Federal Credit Union through a new ten-year agreement for hosted Jack Henry™ ...
EECU Awards $100K in Grants to Help Students Reach Their Goals
FRESNO, Calif. (July 9, 2025) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly announced today the distribution of 50 student grants totaling $100,000 to support its ...
Affordability is Top Driver for Consumers Leasing Vehicles, according to New CULA Survey
Nearly 70% of consumers surveyed would lease again for lower payments, shorter terms and flexibility in uncertain economy, and nearly 90% found leasing a good ...
Alloya Corporate FCU Facilitates Multi-Issuer Auto Loan Securitization
Alloya is excited to announce that it has completed the credit union network’s first ever multi-issuer prime auto loan asset backed securitization (ABS), working alongside ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Team Members Help Harvest 6,000 Pounds of Produce on Credit Union Industry’s Development Education Day of Service
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, participated in the credit union industry’s ...
Algebrik AI and Kinective Partner to Streamline Lending from Application to Signature
Algebrik AI Inc., a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered in New York City pioneering the world’s first cloud-native, AI-powered, digital-era Loan Origination Suite (LOS), today announced a ...