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

Empowering Access, One Van At A Time

Centric Federal Credit Union

A husband and wife wanted to help their community, so they formed an LLC to provide non-emergent medical transportation. Through the business they started, they were able to help those in their community with medical issues and limited means and ensure they had access to the care they needed. Recently, after hearing about the husband […]

It’s More Than Just A Pizza Delivery

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

I was at the grand opening of a new branch, and a member approached me and told me that she had some medical problems a few years back and while she was in hospital her son got into a car accident and ended up in the same hospital. On top of all that, her husband […]

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Personnel Promotions

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Industry Analysis & Trends

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Personnel Promotions

CU Student Choice Announces Denise Stevens as New Board Member

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Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Honors Innovative School Superintendent and District at Innovation in Education Awards

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Operations & HR

Coastal Credit Union Named to the 2024 Best Employers List by Business North Carolina Magazine

Business North Carolina magazine has announced that Coastal Credit Union has been named one of its 2024 North Carolina Best ...
Personnel Promotions

Coastal Credit Union Hires Doreen Duffy, VP of Human Resources

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Technology

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Operations & HR

Advia Credit Union proud to announce Recent Key New Hires and Promotions

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Making A Difference

Day Air Credit Union Awards Two $1,000 Scholarships to Area Students

Day Air Credit Union is pleased to announce that Sydney Wilson and Cole Malenich are the recipients of the 2024 ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

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Personnel Promotions

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