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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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  • Helping a “Catfishing” Victim When the Bank Wouldn’t

    We had a member whose primary financial was a bank. Recently, this member was “catfished” and scammed out of thousands of dollars.

  • Making a Difference Trivia Night

    The RCU Foundation’s Making a Difference (M.A.D) Trivia night in New Richmond sold out for the second year in row and raised $5,000 for St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity.

  • The Royal Credit Union Foundation

    Every time a Member uses their debit card, Royal donates up to $0.05 to the Royal Credit Union Foundation. Since the Foundation began in 2012, it has donated over $8 million to support capital projects in the arts, education, and health.

  • Community Give Back Day

    Royal hosted its third Community Give Back Day event allowing team members the opportunity to volunteer at 80 nonprofit organizations across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

  • A Huge Smile on Her Face

    A Member came in asking for a signature loan for a small amount. When the Member Account Representative ran her information, they noticed she had recently taken out some high interest payday loans.

  • High Interest Loan Alternative

    A Member came in to cash a check from a non-traditional lender.

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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