District: Congressional District #1
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I Will Be a Member Until the End
“I’ve been with Guardian for 30 years. They are the best. I went through some medical issues that left me off the payroll for over a year, and they reached out to me when they noticed inconsistencies in my account and offered to help me save my home.”
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Trust is an Amazing Privilege
During a cold winter day in 2020, one of our long-time Edgerton members drove into our parking lot and our staff noticed that he didn’t get out of his vehicle to come inside.
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Educating Our Communities
While many financial institutions say that they want more people to have a better understanding of personal finance, credit unions go the extra mile and actively find ways to educate our communities.
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The Meaning of Member Loyalty
A member called to check her account balance shortly after we had paid out dividends for our Member Loyalty Cash program.
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“I Left the Branch Feeling Like I Was Being Taken Care Of”
“My personal computer was accessed by an unknown entity. When I realized what was occurring and that it was probably a scam, I went to the branch to see if any funds had been withdrawn, which they had.”
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Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle
The payday loan cycle starts slow and spirals quickly. One of our members got behind because of a $200 car repair and took out her first payday loan.
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“You Saved Me From Homelessness”
“You basically saved me from homelessness and several other awful life alternatives… I know it’s part of your job, but it made a huge difference in mine.”
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Even Small Loans Can Make a Big Difference
A member had received a mailer from a finance company offering to lend her $750 for $70/ month on a 26-month term.
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The Power of Setting a Budget
A member had $1,700 in overdrafts and wasn’t keeping up with credit card payments.
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A Small Loan After a Storm
Faced with an unexpected need to replace appliances and electronics after their home was hit by a storm, our member knew who to turn to!