District: Senate District #12
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The Bigger Picture
A member called us to apply for a loan after getting denied from another financial they had always used due to “metrics.”
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A Member For Life
A non-member was looking for a loan to pay off his payday loans. He and his wife’s credit scores were poor, as he had been out of work for over a year after breaking his back.
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Commitment to Community
Recently, our credit union volunteered for Junior Achievement, and our Branch Manager had the privilege of teaching eighteen second graders about finances within the community.
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Real, Impactful Savings
Early in 2023, we committed to providing our members with real, impactful savings through the year, despite the volatile rate environment.
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The Power of Financial Counseling
Some young, first-time buyers wanted to purchase a home, as they were paying high rent each month and had just found out they were having their first child.
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Pets Before Profit
We had checked out a foreclosed house property and found a mama cat and her five kittens in the garage with little food and water.
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They Reached Out When We Didn’t Know Where to Turn
“I came down with COVID-19 after starting a new job. I was sick for three weeks and had no health insurance, and also developed another medical issue that I am still battling one year later.”
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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).