The League – Fostering Financial Wellbeing for All

People Before Profit Stories

Whether it’s helping a member escape predatory lending, rebuild credit, weather an illness, save for a home, or simply be given a second chance, credit unions are uniquely equipped to provide a lifeline when other financial institutions can’t or won’t. Check out our collection of stories below–all submitted by Wisconsin’s credit unions. Have your own story you’d like to share? Submit your story here.

Story Collection

Filter by: Filter by:
  • Overcoming Hurdles

    A member came to Landmark Credit Union for their home equity line of credit and during the process ran into a few hurdles that Landmark associates were able to help navigate.

  • The Power of Cooperation

    The credit union movement is founded on cooperative principles and a commitment to people helping people.

  • Helping Grieving Families

    Every June, Corporate Central helps support Addie’s Angels on Earth, a donation drive organized by one of our employees.

  • Peace of Mind & Money in Her Pocket

    We had a member who was going through a messy divorce, she had less than perfect credit and need funds to help with legal fees.

  • Spotting Red Flags

    We recently had a member visit one of our offices to make a wire transfer.

  • Payday Loans with a 400% Interest Rate

    We recently had a member visit one of our offices with her grandmother to apply for a consolidation loan, as she was struggling with numerous payday lender loans she took out in 2020 when her boyfriend was sick and unable to work for six months

What makes credit unions different from other financial institutions, and why does it matter? 

Credit unions are different than banks. As not-for-profit financial institutions, credit unions put people first. That’s why more than 140 million Americans choose credit unions as their trusted financial partner.

What’s the difference between a credit union and bank? Check out this interactive infographic! 

From accounts of above and beyond member service, to granted second chances, to responses to disaster, to meeting community needs, to returning funds back to their members through patronage, and more—your stories educate policymakers and the public about their banking options and are vital to preserving The Credit Union Difference.