District: Senate District #24
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Down Payment Plus Grant
We had a member that was recently divorced and wanted to purchase a home for her and her daughters.
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Fraud Detection System Saves
“I recently had someone hack into my credit card and try to put through two transactions for just over $100.00 each.
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Share the Love
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the UW Credit Union team made more than 400 valentines for older adults at organizations like NewBridge Madison and United Community Center in Milwaukee.
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Peace of Mind & Money in Her Pocket
We had a member who was going through a messy divorce, she had less than perfect credit and need funds to help with legal fees.
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Shelter from the Storm
There is still a misconception in mortgage financing about the difficulty of finding financing for singlewide manufactured
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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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Personable & Professional During Difficult Times
A member had recently gone through a divorce and shared her appreciation for staff at one of our branch locations.
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From Insecurity to Tears of Joy
Initially, she expressed feelings of insecurity about finances, but our staff was able to make her feel comfortable.
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Saying “Yes” When Others Say “No”
Every home loan has a story behind it, but the stories where we get to say “yes” to those who have been told “no” are the stories that prove that we truly make a difference.
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A Sense of Financial Freedom
A member came to Co-op Credit Union for financial coaching and a strategy to pay off $36,000 of credit card debt.
