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

A Better Line For Peace Of Mind

I was recently helping on the teller line when I had the opportunity to assist a Redwood Credit Union member, who was depositing a check that I thought looked a little suspicious. I asked additional questions to ensure it wasn’t fraudulent. In doing so, I discovered it was a loan proceeds check from Bank of […]

From $25,000 Withdrawal To Member Relationship Win

A Redwood Credit Union member recently visited the Sebastopol branch to withdrawal $250,000 in the form of a cashier’s check. The member wanted to move that money to another financial institution for a special CD rate offering. Our Member Service Associate wanted to do the right thing for the member and brought the situation to […]

Grace Behind Bars

New Horizon Federal Credit Union

When a young member came to us for a truck loan, he put down a solid deposit and made every payment on time. Then, suddenly, the payments stopped. His mother came in to explain that he had been incarcerated and would be gone for about six months. She wanted to keep his account in good […]

Hope In A Hard Time

A member called us just after getting out of the hospital, worried about her finances. She was approved for disability, but it wouldn’t start for another month, and her bills were already overdue. I listened to her concerns and immediately looked for solutions. I was able to secure a three-month deferment on her loan, so […]

A Family Tradition Of Food And Finance

Visit one of Austin’s Galaxy Cafe locations and you’ll instantly feel welcome. Cafe co-owner Kelly C. says that’s how he feels when he visits UFCU. Kelly has been a UFCU member since he started out in the food-service industry as a dishwasher in 1989. In 2004, the original Galaxy Cafe opened in South Austin, the […]

Turning A Homeownership Dream Into A Reality

For Henry, buying a first home from out of state could have been a complicated and stressful experience, but with GreenState Credit Union, it was smooth, personal, and even inspiring. From start to finish, the process took about a month. With most communication handled through text, email, and DocuSign, Henry appreciated how efficient and easy […]

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First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

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Making A Difference

NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award

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New Product Releases

Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program

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Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards

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Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center

SECU Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to Imprints Cares (IC) for the renovation of a Forsyth County property that ...
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SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recognized ...

Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased ...
Personnel Promotions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan ...
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Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...
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SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

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Operations & HR

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...
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Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

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Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

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Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...
New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

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Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...
New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

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Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...
Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...
New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

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

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...
Marketing

2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals

BANFF – The 2025 ALM First Financial Forum kicked off yesterday at the Fairmont Banff Springs nestled in the breathtaking Canadian ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025

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

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary

Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
Technology

First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform

First Capital Federal Credit Union is accelerating its digital transformation by moving from Alogent’s on-premises payment solutions to a hosted ...
Making A Difference

NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is proud to announce that Janet M. Powell, Chief of Regulation ...
New Product Releases

Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) members have collectively saved more than $1.5 million in just eight months thanks to a suite ...
Technology

Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards

Alogent was named a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Luminaries Awards, which recognize innovation and impact across the ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center

SECU Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to Imprints Cares (IC) for the renovation of a Forsyth County property that ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento Republic FC Surprise and Honor 10 School Employees From Sacramento Area

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recognized ...

Callahan & Associates’ Announces New 2026 CreditUnions.com Media Kit

Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a trusted leader in the credit union industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased ...
Personnel Promotions

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union Welcomes Kris Callahan as Vice President of People & Culture

Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2025. Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union (JHFCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Kris Callahan ...
Other

Mark L. Robnett, Finalist in Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards

Mark L. Robnett, President & CEO of Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal), has been named a finalist in the ...
Personnel Promotions

Meriwest Credit Union Promotes Jihong Huang to Chief Financial Officer

Meriwest Credit Union proudly announces Jihong Huang as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her proven leadership and financial acumen will ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Hrach Kahwajian as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pasadena, CA, September 11, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hrach Kahwajian as ...
Making A Difference

SECU Foundation Awards Peacehaven Farm, Inc. $1 Million for Community Center and Campus Expansion

SECU Foundation has awarded Peacehaven Farm, Inc. in Guilford County with a $1 million grant for the construction of a ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 12, 2025

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

Corporate One Federal Credit Union Promotes Ryan Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Corporate One Federal Credit Union, a leading provider of investment, funding, and payment solutions for credit unions nationwide, today announced ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Filene uncovers strong financial impact for CDFI credit unions

New research from Filene, “Amplifying Your Credit Union’s Mission: Financial and Community Impacts of Being a CDFI,” illustrates how Community ...
Personnel Promotions

Sharetec Appoints New CEO and CTO to Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Innovation

Sharetec, a leading core processing and digital company known for its bold strategies and powerful technology, recently announced the key ...
Personnel Promotions

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Appoints Naomi Mead as Vice President of Strategic Projects & Process Improvement

Pasadena, CA, September 2, 2025. Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Naomi Mead as ...
New Product Releases

Protecht announces Cognita: AI built for governance, risk, and compliance.

Protecht, a global leader in enterprise risk management software, today announces the upcoming release of Cognita, its embedded AI assistant ...
Personnel Promotions

Credit Union of New Jersey Selects Timothy Grossman as SVP/CFO

Ewing, NJ –Credit Union of New Jersey has selected Timothy Grossman to serve as its new Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer ...
New Product Releases

Appli Launches Guided Home Equity Calculator to Help Credit Unions Capture High-Value Lending Opportunities

Appli, a provider of AI-powered financial calculators for credit unions and community banks, today announced the launch of its Guided ...
Operations & HR

Christine Cho Is Appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Treasury Department Federal Credit Union

Washington, D.C. — September 8, 2025 — Treasury Department Federal Credit Union (TDFCU), Chartered in 1935 to serve employees of ...
Making A Difference

SchoolsFirst FCU Recognized for Financial Education and Community Engagement

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, received ...
Personnel Promotions

First U.S. Community Credit Union Selects Suzanne Wages as Vice President of Real Estate Lending & Servicing

Sacramento, CA, August 29, 2025. First U.S. Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Wages as ...
Other

Clearview Unveils New Location

Clearview Federal Credit Union has opened its newest financial center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, celebrating the occasion with a week ...
New Product Releases

Smart banking with RCU’s new Benefits Checking

Redwood Credit Union’s recently launched Benefits Checking isn’t just a checking account—it’s a comprehensive protection package that offers peace of ...
Industry Analysis & Trends

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 05, 2025

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

Valley Credit Union Welcomes Ben Kuss as Chief Marketing Officer

Billings, MT, September 5, 2025. Valley Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin (Ben) Kuss as its ...

Coastal Credit Union Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Community Grants

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting more than two million lives. ...

Family Trust Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List

Family Trust Federal Credit Union (Family Trust) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026, earning a ...

Blask and Randall Earn Certified Wisconsin Credit Union Leader Designation Through Leadership Institute

Corporate Central is pleased to announce that Frederick Blask, NCBSO, NCRM, Vice President of Governance Risk & Compliance, and Sierra Randall, CCUFC, Member Experience Specialist, ...

Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford To Their Business Lending Team

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Canvas Credit Union Becomes an Owner in DaLand CUSO

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2025 in Review: Corelation Delivers Record-Breaking Results, Reinforcing Market Leadership with 38 New Client Signings

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