District: Senate District #13
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The Extra Mile for a Stranded Member
One of our members was in desperate need of help with an auto loan. Her car had died, she had limited income, and she was left stranded without it.
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Answering a Prayer
A member called and felt comfortable enough to share that she had been injured and was really having a hard time making ends meet.
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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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“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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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!
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Setting up a Savings Plan
A teacher suffered financial hardships including a car accident, vet bills, and car repairs.
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“The First Time I’ve Felt Like I have a Family Since I Left Home.”
A member originally from the Dominican Republic came in wanting to buy his own car, as he lives far from his work and knew it would be a very cold walk in the winter.
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Offering Practical & Non-Judgemental Advice
Before Avestar offers an opportunity for a loan, we offer a free Credit Score Analysis (“CSA”).