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
Helping Members Achieve Business Dreams
Navy Federal Credit Union
Bruce Reschke discovered his passion for hands-on work at 16, when he got a summer job at an electric motor repair shop in Jacksonville, FL. Over nearly three decades, Bruce climbed the corporate ladder, eventually making his way to a sales position at Westside Electric, a veteran-owned company that offers electric motor repairs, new motor sales, […]
Compassion Meets Credit
Our call center representative, Marcela, helped a non-member trying to take over his ill brother’s auto loan. When the member passed away without a will, Marcela coordinated with our collections team to pause repossession and support the grieving family. She then helped the sister become a member and secure a personal loan to retain the […]
From Transaction To Connection
Western Vista Federal Credit Union
This summer, one of our members stopped by the branch to make a quick deposit. As we chatted, she mentioned that she’d just finished her last round of chemotherapy. Her whole face lit up when she said it. You could feel the joy radiating from her. I congratulated her, and she smiled, her voice catching […]
Paycheck Program Eases Shutdown Fears
Navy Federal Credit Union
This spring, Army Veteran Cassandra Clouse was concerned about the impact a possible government shutdown would have on her finances. Now an engineer at the Air Force Research Lab in Ohio, Cassandra feared an indefinite furlough, which would leave her without income she needed to pay regular bills. At the time, Cassandra had taken out […]
“Mr. Mayor” Finds His Way Home
Navy Federal Credit Union
When Air Force Veteran Gil Petrosino didn’t return from his daily walk in Lake Elsinore, CA, his wife Sherry feared the worst. As she searched the town, she spotted a crowd — and to her relief, Gil, in his 80s, was at the center, flanked by a police car and the town’s mayor, Natasha Johnson. […]
Nobody Else Came But Her
Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is known for safeguarding its members’ financial health — but for Angelo Stone, the credit union’s care extended far beyond the expected. A loyal member since Navy Federal protected him from fraud years ago, Stone’s appreciation deepened last fall when assistant branch manager Joi Parker came to his rescue during a […]
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
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advia Credit Union Earns Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Recognition
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Benefit Bash Raises Over $24,000 for Local Nonprofits
SECU Foundation Renews Support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 Million Grant
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024
Illinois Credit Union League Announces 2024 Award Winners
COCC Hosts Successful 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo
TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions
SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
TruPartner Credit Union announces Vice President of Lending
SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner
YMC Elevates Member Web Experience
Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates
AI, Fraud, Delinquency & Growth Strategies: Dive Deep at Eltropy’s Leadership Summit
Open Lending Partners with Securian Financial Group
Universal 1 Credit Union Hosts Free Community Shred Event to Benefit the American Heart Association
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 12, 2024
| Corporate Central Announces Promotion of Shannon Cate to Newly Created Member Experience Role
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
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South Hill
myCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
Eltropy Leads Credit Unions and Community Banks into New “Safe AI” Era with Comprehensive AI Suite
BCU Announces 2024 Scholarship Program Recipients
Advia Credit Union Partners with ECHO, Inc to Support Wisconsin Tornado Relief Efforts with $11K Contribution
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Advia Credit Union Earns Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Recognition
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Benefit Bash Raises Over $24,000 for Local Nonprofits
SECU Foundation Renews Support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 Million Grant
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 19, 2024
Illinois Credit Union League Announces 2024 Award Winners
COCC Hosts Successful 2024 Spring Tech Forum and Partners Expo
TruChoice FCU expands leadership team with new promotions
SECU Joins North Carolina Governor’s Office for School Supply Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students
TruPartner Credit Union announces Vice President of Lending
SafeAmerica Credit Union Member Appreciation Week Winner
YMC Elevates Member Web Experience
Christian Financial Awards $15,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates
AI, Fraud, Delinquency & Growth Strategies: Dive Deep at Eltropy’s Leadership Summit
Open Lending Partners with Securian Financial Group
Universal 1 Credit Union Hosts Free Community Shred Event to Benefit the American Heart Association
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: July 12, 2024
| Corporate Central Announces Promotion of Shannon Cate to Newly Created Member Experience Role
Corporate Central Welcomes Vikram Israni to Board as Jay Magulski Retires
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants
Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team
Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO