District: Senate District #2
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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).
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Single Dad Seeks More Quality Time with Family
A single dad who drives a truck for a living came to us seeking a way to find more time with his kids and aging mother.
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From No Positive Credit to Mortgage Pre-Approval
I had no positive credit and 16 accounts in collections with a credit score of 400. N.E.W. Credit Union took the time to help me create the best plan of action to get out of debt and start building a positive credit history.
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Taking a Chance
Non-members had a dealer approve them for an auto loan but at an interest rate they felt was a little high.
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Educating Members on Their Options
After being rejected by a bank, the daughter of a member dealt only with cash and believed that she wouldn’t qualify for a checking account, let alone an auto loan.
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Getting a Member Back in the Driver’s Seat
An auto repair reached out to Capital Credit Union and told us they were planning to put a mechanic’s lien on a car that had been in an accident and was towed to their shop after hearing nothing from the owner of the vehicle or their insurance company.
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Uncovering a Suspicious Charge on a Credit Card
A 70-year-old member came to see me about refinancing the debt on one of his credit cards.
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The Importance of Financial Education & Counseling
We provide financial counseling to members and bring financial education into the community.
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Rebuilding Together Fox Valley
A disabled man in his 60s became somewhat isolated by hoarding and rarely saw his 14 grandkids.