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WESTconsin Credit Union

School Supply Drive

Sep 19, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
WEstconsin Credit Union has been holding a school supply drive to help students get ready for school for over 15 years. This past year, we collected over 2,000 items for students!
WESTconsin Credit Union

"I Can Now Go Home & Sleep"

Sep 12, 2023
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
We had a member raising her granddaughter who had come in with a loan check with an interest rate of 72%.We had a member come into the office to close her account due to a payday lender automatically taking funds out of her account.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Avoiding a 72% Interest Rate

Aug 22, 2023
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
We had a member raising her granddaughter who had come in with a loan check with an interest rate of 72%.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Addressing the Hospital Workforce Shortage

Jul 24, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
We recently donated $25,000 to Northwood Technical College Foundation to support the college’s new Medical Laboratory Technician program.
Simplicity Credit Union

A New In-School Branch

Jul 21, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Recently, Simplicity Credit Union opened a new in-school branch at Loyal Elementary.
Royal Credit Union

A New Pavilion & Splash Pad

Jul 12, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
Royal Credit Union’s Foundation, which supports organizations and initiatives that impact education, health, and the arts, recently donated $100,000 to the Whelan Ave.
WESTconsin Credit Union

The WESTconsin Scholarship Program

Jul 07, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
We recently provided fourteen $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors as part of the WESTconsin Scholarship Program.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Saving Her Life Savings

Jun 01, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member of over 35 years nearly became the victim of a major scam that could have wiped out her life savings.
WESTconsin Credit Union

A New Sense of Self

May 19, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A potential new member visited us who appeared depressed. We talked, and I uncovered that he had been unable to get a bank account due to poor credit and needed one because his new job used direct deposit.
Royal Credit Union

Supporting a Community Staple

May 18, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
We recently made a $300,000 gift to the Hudson Hockey Association in support of the remodel of the Hudson Sport and Civic Center.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Making a Difference for Many

May 05, 2023
  • Home Loans
After a decade of volunteering at an orphanage there, a member wished to purchase a home in Ecuador.
The Difference: Taylor Credit Union

Supporting Literacy Programs

May 05, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
We believe the inability to read and write directly affects how a person understands their finances.
The Difference: Taylor Credit Union

Granting Wishes

Apr 28, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
For the past 25 years, we have partnered with nine other local cooperatives, the Taylor County Association of Cooperatives, and K99 WIGM Radio to grant Christmas wishes.
Simplicity Credit Union

The Next Generation

Apr 28, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
It’s so rewarding helping the next generation learn how to responsibly build their credit and a foundation for a better future.
Simplicity Credit Union

Down Payment Plus Grant

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
We had a member that was recently divorced and wanted to purchase a home for her and her daughters.
Simplicity Credit Union

A Baby & A New Home--On the Same Day!

Apr 21, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
We received a call that a member was in the hospital because her water broke. She was supposed to purchase her home that afternoon, but couldn’t make it to closing since she was going to have a baby any minute.
Simplicity Credit Union

Consolidating with a 2nd Mortgage

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
An elderly member called our consumer lending team to get a vehicle loan, but they were unable to help her due to her debt ratio being too high.
Simplicity Credit Union

Thrilled!

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
We processed a home equity loan for debt consolidation, home improvement, and a vacation.
The Difference: Taylor Credit Union

We May Be Small, But Our Impact is Great

Apr 21, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
Taylor Credit Union is one of seven financial institutions serving our small rural communities.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Spotting Red Flags

Nov 01, 2022
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
We recently had a member visit one of our offices to make a wire transfer.
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