District: Senate District #22
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Member Loyalty Pays Dividends
We’ve returned more than $18.1 million to our members over the past five years through our Member Loyalty program, where member-owners who use more of the credit union’s services receive more in return.
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Trust is an Amazing Privilege
During a cold winter day in 2020, one of our long-time Edgerton members drove into our parking lot and our staff noticed that he didn’t get out of his vehicle to come inside.
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“I Left the Branch Feeling Like I Was Being Taken Care Of”
“My personal computer was accessed by an unknown entity. When I realized what was occurring and that it was probably a scam, I went to the branch to see if any funds had been withdrawn, which they had.”
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Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle
The payday loan cycle starts slow and spirals quickly. One of our members got behind because of a $200 car repair and took out her first payday loan.
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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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Even Small Loans Can Make a Big Difference
A member had received a mailer from a finance company offering to lend her $750 for $70/ month on a 26-month term.
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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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No Bank Would Help Them
A family moved to Wisconsin to care for their aging parents. After their parents passed suddenly, the family lost one job and experienced two car breakdowns.