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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.

Dreaming of Living on a Farm

Dreaming of Life on the Farm

Viridiana and her family had always dreamed of living on a farm, and they found the perfect rehab opportunity, including several acres of land complete with three barns. After initially being denied/rejected for financing, they decided to apply with us.

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Financial Success Through In-School Branch Education

Royal’s Rice Lake Branch Manager recently congratulated a Member on their great credit score. His response was, “I’ve had a great teacher since I was a part of the School $ense program in 4th grade!” 

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  • Making a Difference with Mittens

    Since 2009, Fox has sponsored a Mitten Toss at a Green Bay Gamblers hockey game, and all the mittens collected go to 20 low wealth schools in the Green Bay area.

  • An Impromptu Member Service Curbside Plan

    As a one-branch credit union building a new facility next to our old one, we faced a challenge when our builder informed us that we would need to close for three weeks, as it would not be safe to have members walking through the jobsite.

  • Giving the Chance

    A member applied for a loan to pay off some existing collections, fully expecting to be denied, and was apprehensive to the loan officer due to her past life experiences.

  • Bake Sale to Benefit Community

    2019 was our sixth year of doing a Valentine’s Day bake sale to benefit Juneau County S.E.A. of Change, an organization that provides Support, Education, and Advocacy to those in need.

  • Uncovering a Suspicious Charge on a Credit Card

    A 70-year-old member came to see me about refinancing the debt on one of his credit cards.

  • Advocating for Individuals with Dementia

    Several Ripco staff members were deeply involved in helping one of our older members who was a victim of elder financial exploitation.

What’s a Credit Union?

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

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Don’t Tax My Credit Union

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.

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Credit Unions vs. Banks

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

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Share Your Stories

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.

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