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
Supporting Educators Every Step Of The Way
Eric has spent 25 years in education, inspired early on by teachers and counselors who encouraged him to succeed. After teaching for many years, including a move from New Jersey to California, he transitioned into administration and now leads secondary educational programs. He says the most rewarding part of his career is being part of […]
A Smarter Plan Builds Trust That Lasts
Chelsea turned a simple personal loan into a smarter plan. She listened, guided, and followed through, introducing our member David to Intelligent Checking, then Intelligent Savings, and finally matching his rewards needs with Visa Signature, a card with the same rewards he was used to with no annual fee and that supports his qualifying activity. […]
A Simple Adjustment Boosts Earnings
When a member visited our branch, Nik went beyond the transaction. While reviewing the member’s account, he noticed a large balance in her primary share account earning minimal dividends. Understanding her preference for paper statements and in-person banking, Nik suggested moving part of her funds into her existing money market account for a higher dividend […]
A Reminder They’re Never Forgotten
Logix Federal Credit Union
At Logix, our WOW Program allows employees to go beyond transactions and create moments of genuine care. When a member came in confused about her account, she shared she was experiencing memory challenges after losing both her daughter and her mother. The member felt embarrassed when she couldn’t recall details, but the team member patiently […]
Spotting Red Flags Protects A Member
EECU equips our team with ongoing fraud prevention training so they can spot the warning signs of a scam early and protect the members who trust us as their financial institution. Recently, that training helped a quick-thinking representative ask the right questions and prevent a member from losing $20,000 to a romance scam. When a […]
Showing Up When Disaster Strikes
California Credit Union
When wildfires swept through parts of Los Angeles County, one California Credit Union member found himself facing more than property damage. Living on a fixed income of Social Security and retirement benefits, the uncertainty created immediate financial strain. California Credit Union’s Loan Solutions team recognized the urgency and stepped in. The team quickly put a […]
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters
SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California
LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone
C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive
CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO
BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards
Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Informed.IQ Secures $63 Million from Invictus Growth Partners to Advance AI-Powered Fraud Prevention and Loan Verification
Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025
Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $52,427 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
LGE Community Credit Union named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Credit Unions 2026
Sharetec Appoints New Chief Information & Security Officer
Alloya Surpasses $150 Million in Capital Dividends, Waives an Additional $3 Million in Fees
For Immediate Release – CHROME Federal Credit Union Appoints Broc Sleek as President/CEO
CU NextGen Acquires Constellation Digital Partners
Corporate Central Welcomes Israr Ahmad as Software Engineer – Integration Specialist
LAFCU Expands Marketing, Creative and Community Engagement Team With Promotions And New Hire
Vizo Financial’s January 2026 Education Calendar
SchoolsFirst FCU Spreads Holiday Cheer at Rady Children’s Health
Los Angeles Mid-City Branch Extends SchoolsFirst FCU’s Footprint to 72 Branches in California
ICUL Names Congressman Darin LaHood as 2025 Federal Credit Union Legislative Champion
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Feeding the Carolinas to Support Expanded Food Access During Holiday Season
Corporate Central Promotes Sierra Randall and Alexis Dohm to Member Experience Specialists
BCU Named A Computerworld 2026 Best Place To Work In IT
ALM First Promotes Sherwin to Principal, Adds New Role for Haley
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 19, 2025
For Immediate Release – Millennium Corporate Credit Union Appoints Haley DaVee as President/CEO
SECU Contributes $125,000 to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
Appli Makes First Donations Through Data for Dogs Initiative, Supporting Ten No-Kill Animal Shelters
SchoolsFirst FCU Expands Financial Planning Services for Members and Educators Across California
LGE Foundation donates $389,598 to local nonprofits; Surpasses $3 million lifetime giving milestone
C.A.R.E.S. in Action: Peach State FCU Completes Successful Toys for Tots Drive
CES Credit Union Appoints Mike Copley as President/CEO
BECU members help direct $450,000 to nonprofits through People Helping People Awards
Coastal Credit Union Collects Toys for 200 Children in Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Informed.IQ Secures $63 Million from Invictus Growth Partners to Advance AI-Powered Fraud Prevention and Loan Verification
Vizo Financial Gives Back more than $4.8 Million to Capital Members
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 12, 2025
Illinois State Credit Union Selects Alogent’s Unify to Modernize Deposit Automation and Drive Digital Transformation
Orsa Credit Union Selects Appli to Modernize Digital Member Experience
University of Lending: Strengthening Credit Union Lending from the Inside Out
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with Friends of Sacramento Arts for the 2026 Heroes of Arts Education Gala
BAXTER CREDIT UNION (BCU) ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
Kemba Credit Union Selects Arkatechture as Strategic Data Analytics Partner
LAFCU promotes Morgan Pray to vice president of ATM/ITM operations