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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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  • Reducing Food Insecurity in Our Community

    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.

  • Because We Care

    We participated in the Share-A-Bear program with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

  • Listening & Putting Members First

    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.

  • Meeting Our Members Where They’re At

    A member suffered a bad fall and was confined to a room at a rehab center where she lacked computer access.

  • $50k Donation to Community Sports & Event Center

    For decades, the City of Marinette and various youth organizations have been talking about the construction of The Community Sports and Event Center.

  • Leaving No One Behind

    Technology changes can sometimes be difficult for members to adapt to.

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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