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
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The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship and educational grant recipients. The Foundation awarded ...
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Corporate Central proudly welcomes Mari Sommer as the newest addition to its team, assuming the role of Marketing and Events ...
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Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
BCU NAMED ONE OF 10 MOST RESPECTED CREDIT UNIONS IN AMERICA FOR 2024 BY CARDRATES
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions announced the addition of Amazon One to its suite of digital wallet integrations for client card issuers.
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InterLutions, an employee benefits CUSO, recently welcomed 45 credit unions to its “I-Care Family.” The innovative health plan solution, called ...
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Callahan & Associates and CU Strategic Planning proudly announce their strategic alliance, driven by a shared vision to empower credit ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 19, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
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Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Melissa Plack as its Vice President of Commercial Lending.
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