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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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  • Serving the Underserved with Bilingual Staff

    After hearing of the death of one of our members, we reached out to his wife to offer financial assistance and to transfer all vehicle titles to her name.

  • School Supply Drive

    WEstconsin Credit Union has been holding a school supply drive to help students get ready for school for over 15 years. This past year, we collected over 2,000 items for students!

  • “I Can Now Go Home & Sleep”

    We had a member raising her granddaughter who had come in with a loan check with an interest rate of 72%.We had a member come into the office to close her account due to a payday lender automatically taking funds out of her account.

  • Avoiding a 72% Interest Rate

    We had a member raising her granddaughter who had come in with a loan check with an interest rate of 72%.

  • Supporting Milwaukee’s Public Schools

    Educators Credit Union recently made a $40,000 donation to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation.

  • Addressing the Hospital Workforce Shortage

    We recently donated $25,000 to Northwood Technical College Foundation to support the college’s new Medical Laboratory Technician program.

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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