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stories_t_tomah area credit union

Incentivizing Saving

Apr 04, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We offer an in-school savings program for elementary students.
Guardian Credit Union

Meeting Members Where They're At

Apr 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member’s daughter visited a Guardian branch, asking how she could access her mother’s account, as her mother was hospitalized and unable to withdraw the money necessary to pay her bills.
UnitedOne Credit Union

Saving You Time

Apr 01, 2018
  • Membership Perks
We shortened members' wait times for service to 18 seconds by offering personal teller machines--similar to ATMs with audio and video access to a live teller.
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.
PCM Credit Union

Helping You Get Taxes Back

Apr 01, 2018
  • Home Loans
Our Processing Supervisor noticed there were a lot of members (over 100 mortgages) that were not claiming their Lottery Credit.
stories_t_madison credit union

Making an Exception

Apr 01, 2018
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
A younger member with a good job and good payback history was stuck in a payday loan cycle and had medical debt that she could not afford.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

"The First Time I've Felt Like I have a Family Since I Left Home."

Apr 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
A member originally from the Dominican Republic came in wanting to buy his own car, as he lives far from his work and knew it would be a very cold walk in the winter.
stories_t_summit credit union

Setting up a Savings Plan

Apr 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
A teacher suffered financial hardships including a car accident, vet bills, and car repairs.
stories_t_oshkosh community credit union

A Service Dog for Self-Sufficiency

Apr 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member was in need of assistance to get a service dog to help their child become more self-sufficient.
The Difference - Avestar Credit Union

Skits for Financial LIteracy

Mar 21, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We educate members through skits written and performed by our staff at our annual meeting.
The Difference - Avestar Credit Union

Members are Not Just a Number

Mar 21, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
During the financial crisis several years ago, Avestar worked very hard with their members to modify their mortgage loans in response to job loss and subsequent loss of income.
The Difference - Avestar Credit Union

Offering Practical & Non-Judgemental Advice

Mar 21, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
Before Avestar offers an opportunity for a loan, we offer a free Credit Score Analysis (“CSA”).
Verve, a Credit Union

Thinking of Our Members' Four-Legged Friends

Mar 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
We just had a member come in to the Brillion Branch with an unopened box of dog treats.
stories_t_first choice credit union

Reducing Food Insecurity in Our Community

Mar 01, 2018
  • Community Partnerships
We are invested in meeting the needs of our members and communities. Our employees work monthly with the United Way to provide food bags for students, as part of the Nutrition on Weekends (NOW) program.
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.
Marathon County Employees Credit Union

Because We Care

Mar 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
We participated in the Share-A-Bear program with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
stories_t_heartland credit union

Meeting Our Members Where They're At

Feb 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member suffered a bad fall and was confined to a room at a rehab center where she lacked computer access.
Thrivent Federal Credit Union

Moved By Our Service & Mission

Feb 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
In 2017, we ran a new type of mortgage promotion where a member closing on a loan could choose the promotional dollars.
Thrivent Federal Credit Union

Improving Cash Flow

Feb 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member needed solutions to improve their cash flow and came to us for help.
PCM Credit Union

$50k Donation to Community Sports & Event Center

Dec 01, 2017
  • Charity & Community Service
For decades, the City of Marinette and various youth organizations have been talking about the construction of The Community Sports and Event Center.