District: Congressional District #3
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Providing Pandemic Relief to Small Businesses
We recently took advantage of a grant opportunity for CDFIs provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
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Personable & Professional During Difficult Times
A member had recently gone through a divorce and shared her appreciation for staff at one of our branch locations.
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From Insecurity to Tears of Joy
Initially, she expressed feelings of insecurity about finances, but our staff was able to make her feel comfortable.
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Overcoming Unexpected Hardships
Members of ours were hit hard by the effects of COVID-19. Both lost their jobs and were relying on unemployment while having four loans with us and their credit card.
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Providing Excellent Service After a Theft
A member came in for help after her wallet was stolen and fraudulent charges were made on her account.
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Taking Time to Help with Credit Card Debt
A member asked to increase her overdraft protection after accidentally bringing her account negative.
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Financial Education for the Incarcerated
Royal offers a series of financial education lessons at several correctional facilities in Wisconsin, including the state Department of Corrections.
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Saying “Yes” When Others Say “No”
Every home loan has a story behind it, but the stories where we get to say “yes” to those who have been told “no” are the stories that prove that we truly make a difference.
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Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
Realizing that many domestic violence victims must leave their current residence very quickly without essentials or the funds to purchase essentials, Gundersen Credit Union developed and implemented a Domestic Violence Assistance Program.
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A Sense of Financial Freedom
A member came to Co-op Credit Union for financial coaching and a strategy to pay off $36,000 of credit card debt.