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Supporting Milwaukee's Public Schools

Aug 21, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
Educators Credit Union recently made a $40,000 donation to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Helping Members Achieve Educational Dreams

Jun 06, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Recently, Fort Community Credit Union awarded $10,000 to local graduates.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

On the Frontline Against Fraud

May 12, 2023
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
We are committed to protecting our members against emerging scams and financial fraud.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Being Member-Focused

Apr 13, 2023
  • Rainy Day Support
An elderly member was unable to qualify for loan refinancing elsewhere due to recent late payments on a car loan at another financial.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Giving Back

Apr 13, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
In 2020, we launched the Local First Credit Card, which offers our members all the benefits of a BHCCU credit card while also giving back to a local nonprofit organization.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Back on Track After Hardship

Apr 05, 2023
  • Auto Loans
A member was very past due on his auto loan and hadn't responded to any attempts to reach him.
UW Credit Union

Share the Love

Mar 15, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
To celebrate Valentine's Day, the UW Credit Union team made more than 400 valentines for older adults at organizations like NewBridge Madison and United Community Center in Milwaukee.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Keeping a Family Together

Mar 01, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We recently partnered with the Homeless Coalition to provide free financial coaching to individuals and families.
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Member Loyalty Pays Dividends

Apr 18, 2022
  • Paying Dividends
We’ve returned more than $18.1 million to our members over the past five years through our Member Loyalty program, where member-owners who use more of the credit union’s services receive more in return.
UW Credit Union

Personable & Professional During Difficult Times

Aug 19, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support
A member had recently gone through a divorce and shared her appreciation for staff at one of our branch locations.
UW Credit Union

From Insecurity to Tears of Joy

Aug 19, 2021
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Initially, she expressed feelings of insecurity about finances, but our staff was able to make her feel comfortable.
County City Credit Union

The Extra Mile for a Stranded Member

Aug 19, 2021
  • Auto Loans
One of our members was in desperate need of help with an auto loan. Her car had died, she had limited income, and she was left stranded without it.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Answering a Prayer

Aug 17, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
A member called and felt comfortable enough to share that she had been injured and was really having a hard time making ends meet.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Trust is an Amazing Privilege

Aug 05, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
During a cold winter day in 2020, one of our long-time Edgerton members drove into our parking lot and our staff noticed that he didn’t get out of his vehicle to come inside.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Educating Our Communities

Sep 25, 2020
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
While many financial institutions say that they want more people to have a better understanding of personal finance, credit unions go the extra mile and actively find ways to educate our communities.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

The Meaning of Member Loyalty

Jan 01, 2020
  • Membership Perks
A member called to check her account balance shortly after we had paid out dividends for our Member Loyalty Cash program.
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"I Left the Branch Feeling Like I Was Being Taken Care Of"

Apr 18, 2019
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
“My personal computer was accessed by an unknown entity. When I realized what was occurring and that it was probably a scam, I went to the branch to see if any funds had been withdrawn, which they had."
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle

Mar 15, 2019
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
The payday loan cycle starts slow and spirals quickly. One of our members got behind because of a $200 car repair and took out her first payday loan.
stories_t_southern lakes credit union

Even Small Loans Can Make a Big Difference

Dec 01, 2018
  • Home Loans
A member had received a mailer from a finance company offering to lend her $750 for $70/ month on a 26-month term.
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Helping Homeless Students

Dec 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
We may be the smallest credit union in town but we are one big family!
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