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Supporting Milwaukee's Public Schools

Aug 21, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
Educators Credit Union recently made a $40,000 donation to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation.
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Joining the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Jun 14, 2023
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We recently joined the prestigious Global Alliance for Banking on Values, which is an international network of financial services leaders dedicated to global, values-based banking.
Guardian Credit Union

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

May 05, 2023
  • Home Loans
"I’m so grateful that a Member Service Representative at the Oak Creek branch caught a fraud alert on my account.
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Fraud Detection System Saves

Apr 05, 2023
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
"I recently had someone hack into my credit card and try to put through two transactions for just over $100.00 each.
UW Credit Union

Share the Love

Mar 15, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
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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Overcoming Hurdles

Jan 06, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member came to Landmark Credit Union for their home equity line of credit and during the process ran into a few hurdles that Landmark associates were able to help navigate.
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Ready for New Memories

Jan 06, 2023
  • Home Loans
“When it was finally time to update my older home, I went to Landmark to receive the funds to equip my house with everything it needed to be 'new' to me!
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Best Choice & Best Rate

Jan 06, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
“After shopping around for the best rates in the area, Landmark was ultimately the best choice with the best rate. I truly enjoyed the friendly customer service.
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Banking with Landmark Since High School

Jan 06, 2023
  • Home Loans
“My wife and I got married last October and found a home that had the possibility to be our dream home.
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Turn to a Credit Union

Jan 06, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple looking for a small loan approached several financials but were turned down. Then, they looked to Landmark.
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Member Loyalty Pays Dividends

Apr 18, 2022
  • Paying 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.
UW Credit Union

Personable & Professional During Difficult Times

Aug 19, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support
A member had recently gone through a divorce and shared her appreciation for staff at one of our branch locations.
UW Credit Union

From Insecurity to Tears of Joy

Aug 19, 2021
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Initially, she expressed feelings of insecurity about finances, but our staff was able to make her feel comfortable.
Guardian Credit Union

I Will Be a Member Until the End

Aug 17, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support - Wage Loss
“I've been with Guardian for 30 years. They are the best. I went through some medical issues that left me off the payroll for over a year, and they reached out to me when they noticed inconsistencies in my account and offered to help me save my home."
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Viridiana and her Family Had Always Dreamed of Living on a Farm

Apr 19, 2019
  • Serving the Underserved
With our expanded services, we are able to accept alternate forms of identification including ITINs. We helped make her family’s dream a reality.
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"You Saved Me From Homelessness"

Jan 01, 2019
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
“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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A Loan Based on Trust & Faith

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
When one member hit rock bottom over twenty-five years ago he lost everything--including his business and finances.
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A Small Loan After a Storm

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
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!
Guardian Credit Union

Meeting Members Where They're At

Apr 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member’s daughter visited a Guardian branch, asking how she could access her mother’s account, as her mother was hospitalized and unable to withdraw the money necessary to pay her bills.
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Setting up a Savings Plan

Apr 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
A teacher suffered financial hardships including a car accident, vet bills, and car repairs.
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