District: Senate District #24
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Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Business
“By adding this to our tool belt, it’s just one more way we can treat our members like family.”
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Our Cooperative Principles
When we say we work to support and enrich our communities, it’s much, much more than donations and sponsorships.
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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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Others Turned Them Away, But We Were Able to Help
When a couple sought their first big loan as a married couple, the husband insisted they call his bank, only to be discouraged from applying because of the unreasonably high rate.
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“This Day has Been the Most Amazing Day”
After helping a member set up a HELOC for home improvements and existing credit card debt, this is what she had to say:
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Consolidating Debt
A member was a victim of fraud and came to the branch in Oshkosh to open new accounts.
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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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“Arrive as a Stranger, Leave as Family.”
A member’s husband died suddenly at age 40, leaving her behind with two young children.
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Assisting the Amish Community
The Amish in our community sought our help obtaining Social Security numbers to obtain financial services.