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Park City Credit Union

The Bigger Picture

Jan 15, 2024
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member called us to apply for a loan after getting denied from another financial they had always used due to "metrics."
Co-op Credit Union

Helping a "Catfishing" Victim When the Bank Wouldn't

Jan 01, 2024
  • Above & Beyond Service
We had a member whose primary financial was a bank. Recently, this member was "catfished" and scammed out of thousands of dollars.
Co-op Credit Union

From Betrayal to Refinanced

Nov 01, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple from another financial institution came to Co-op Credit Union looking to refinance their mortgage which was ballooning.
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Financial Education Workshops

Oct 05, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
In collaboration with the Juneau County Health Department, Oakdale Credit Union and other area financial institutions have worked together to provide free, quarterly financial education workshops webinars.
Co-op Credit Union

Serving the Underserved with Bilingual Staff

Oct 01, 2023
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
After hearing of the death of one of our members, we reached out to his wife to offer financial assistance and to transfer all vehicle titles to her name.
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%.
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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.
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.
Capital Credit Union

A Better Rate & Brand-New Car

Jul 21, 2023
  • Auto Loans
A single mother of three had technically paid off what she borrowed for a now-junk vehicle, but was still paying on the loan due to CPI.
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.
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Financial Freedom is Key

Jul 21, 2023
  • Addressing Elder Financial Abuse
A member of ours was a victim of elder abuse and fraud, and her debts were leaving her with only $200 per month to spend on groceries and other basic costs.
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From Debt to Downpayment

Jul 21, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member was looking to get out of debt and manage her credit cards in a financially responsible way.
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.
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Guaranteed Loan Program for Medical Debt

Jul 01, 2023
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
Our SEG partner Holy Family Memorial hospital had a problem where their patients could not pay in full within the terms of payment for the hospital.
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Joining the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Jun 14, 2023
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We recently joined the prestigious Global Alliance for Banking on Values, which is an international network of financial services leaders dedicated to global, values-based banking.
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.
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.
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