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In Wisconsin Senate District 12: 


stories_t_ripco credit union

A Member For Life

May 12, 2023
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
A non-member was looking for a loan to pay off his payday loans. He and his wife’s credit scores were poor, as he had been out of work for over a year after breaking his back.
Park City Credit Union

Commitment to Community

May 05, 2023
  • Home Loans
Recently, our credit union volunteered for Junior Achievement, and our Branch Manager had the privilege of teaching eighteen second graders about finances within the community.
Park City Credit Union

The Power of Financial Counseling

Apr 20, 2023
  • Home Loans
Some young, first-time buyers wanted to purchase a home, as they were paying high rent each month and had just found out they were having their first child.
Park City Credit Union

Every Step of the Way

Apr 20, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
“When I first joined, I needed help with rebuilding my credit.
N.E.W. Credit Union

A Student Branch & More

Apr 17, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
I have been a member for a little while now and it was easy to get set up.
N.E.W. Credit Union

They Reached Out When We Didn't Know Where to Turn

Aug 20, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
"I came down with COVID-19 after starting a new job. I was sick for three weeks and had no health insurance, and also developed another medical issue that I am still battling one year later."
CoVantage Credit Union

Providing Pandemic Relief to Small Businesses

Aug 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
We recently took advantage of a grant opportunity for CDFIs provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Park City Credit Union

My Dream Starter Home

Aug 17, 2021
  • Home Loans
“I was able to get financing for my dream starter home when other financial institutions wouldn’t even consider it."
Park City Credit Union

Helping Small Business During COVID-19

Jan 01, 2020
  • COVID-19 Response
As many small businesses were being put under hardships regarding pandemic restrictions, we knew we had to step up.
stories_t_park city credit union

Longterm Fixed-Rate Products on Non-Conforming Properties

Apr 22, 2019
  • Home Loans
One way we help our members fulfill their dream of home ownership is by offering longterm fixed-rate products on non-conforming properties such as condominiums, vacant land, manufactured homes, and homes that sit on large acreage parcels.
N.E.W. Credit Union

From No Positive Credit to Mortgage Pre-Approval

Apr 01, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
I had no positive credit and 16 accounts in collections with a credit score of 400. N.E.W. Credit Union took the time to help me create the best plan of action to get out of debt and start building a positive credit history.
stories_t_ripco credit union

Advocating for Individuals with Dementia

Jan 01, 2019
  • Addressing Elder Financial Abuse
Several Ripco staff members were deeply involved in helping one of our older members who was a victim of elder financial exploitation.
stories_t_connexus credit union

There for Life Transitions

Jan 01, 2019
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
An older woman regularly visits our branch to make transactions.
Park City Credit Union

Random Acts of Kindness Initiative

Dec 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
We started a random acts of kindness initiative. Our employees in ten Wisconsin counties dream up and carry out ideas.
N.E.W. Credit Union

The Importance of Financial Education & Counseling

Dec 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We provide financial counseling to members and bring financial education into the community.
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Not Letting Scarred Credit Stop Us

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
A self-employed truck driver who experienced a cut in wages faced a tax lien on his home.
stories_t_connexus credit union

"Arrive as a Stranger, Leave as Family."

Apr 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
A member’s husband died suddenly at age 40, leaving her behind with two young children.
stories_t_ripco credit union

Listening & Putting Members First

Mar 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
Through financial counseling, we noticed a member had courtesy pay fees and $10,000 in various debts had lowered his credit score and left him feeling overwhelmed.
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People Before Profit Stories

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