District: Congressional District #7
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Becoming a Homeowner in a Fraction of the Time
Sally was a single mother of two with a solid work history and good credit, but she had limited ability to save for a down payment.
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Escape From Payday Same Day
After a couple had experienced a job loss, they sought out a payday lender to get caught back up on their mortgage.
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No More Check Cashing Fees
A new member was set up with his checking account and his first payroll check was deposited from his new employer.
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Giving Members the Courage to Live Out Their Dreams
An engineer decided to quit his day job and fully dedicate his career to his growing side business.
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Rebuilding Credit, Rebuilding Health
A member’s father was a victim of fraud, leading to emotional distress and early signs of dementia.
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Random Acts of Kindness Initiative
We started a random acts of kindness initiative. Our employees in ten Wisconsin counties dream up and carry out ideas.
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A Dream Realized
We had a couple come into the credit union that had been paying rent their entire lives.
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Financial Counseling after Loss of Loved One
Over the past several years, we’ve increasingly provided free counseling for members who have lost a spouse.
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Revitalizing Wausau’s Eastern Riverfront District
Upon moving to a new corporate headquarters, we donated our former mortgage center to Wausau’s YMCA Capital Campaign so they can construct a new wellness center in downtown Wausau.
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Not Hounding, Harrassing, or Threatening
Our member fell on hard financial times, resulting in the charge off of her loan. Now, she includes a handwritten note with each monthly payment thanking us for not hounding, harassing, or threatening her.