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People Before Profit Stories

Whether it’s helping a member escape predatory lending, rebuild credit, weather an illness, save for a home, or simply be given a second chance, credit unions are uniquely equipped to provide a lifeline when other financial institutions can’t or won’t. Check out our collection of stories below--all submitted by Wisconsin's credit unions. Have your own story you'd like to share? Submit your story here.



Story Collection

stories_t_kohler credit union

Committed to Financial Literacy in the Community

Dec 01, 2019
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
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.
Simplicity Credit Union

Credit Union Employees Care

Aug 01, 2019
  • Charity & Community Service
'The Family Crisis Center, a CAP Services program, helps victims of domestic violence, their families, friends, and care providers in Stevens Point.
WESTconsin Credit Union

An Outstanding Community Partner

May 14, 2019
  • Community Partnerships
WESTconsin Credit Union was recently awarded the Outstanding Community Partner Award by Junior Achievement for our commitment to area youth ages K-12 in support of financial literacy.
stories_t_kohler credit union

Keeping a Community Tradition Alive

May 01, 2019
  • Charity & Community Service
Kohler Credit Union stepped up to manage and sponsor a community Memorial Day Parade when the originating sponsors decided to relinquish the reins, putting the event in jeopardy of being canceled.
stories_t_landmark credit union

Getting Back on Track

Apr 24, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
"Landmark Credit Union was the only lender that would work with me at a very good rate."
stories_t_park city credit union

Longterm Fixed-Rate Products on Non-Conforming Properties

Apr 22, 2019
  • Home Loans
One way we help our members fulfill their dream of home ownership is by offering longterm fixed-rate products on non-conforming properties such as condominiums, vacant land, manufactured homes, and homes that sit on large acreage parcels.

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From accounts of above and beyond member service, to granted second chances, to responses to disaster, to meeting community needs, to returning funds back to their members through patronage, and more—your stories educate policymakers and the public about their banking options and are vital to preserving The Credit Union Difference.

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