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

It’s More Than Just A Pizza Delivery

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

October 9, 2025

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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Baker Market Update – Week in Review: January 30, 2026

The Baker Group, LP

February 2, 2026

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

ALM First Welcomes Jennifer Walker as Director, Sales & Client Relations

ALM First Financial Advisors

January 30, 2026

Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner to more than 300 financial institutions nationwide, continues to expand its Sales & Client Relations team in response ...

Vizo Financial’s February 2026 Education Calendar

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union

January 29, 2026

At Vizo Financial we are committed to providing quality education to credit unions and their staff, which is why we provide a wide array of ...

Coastal Credit Union Surpasses $6 Billion in Assets

Coastal Federal Credit Union

January 29, 2026

Coastal Credit Union announced that it has reached $6 billion in assets. Through the end of December, Coastal’s assets are $6.03 billion, an increase of ...

13 families celebrate the new year in new homes thanks to RCU Community Fund’s Down Payment Assistance program

Redwood Credit Union

January 29, 2026

For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in a home of their own.

Vizo Financial Recaps Successful Year of Credit Union Education in 2025

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union

January 29, 2026

In 2025, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union initiated its Education Rewards Program, which allows attendees to earn points on an individual and credit union level ...