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stories_t_educators credit union

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.
stories_t_summit credit union

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.
stories_t_summit credit union

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.
stories_t_educators credit union

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.
stories_t_brewery credit union

Payday Loan Escape

Jan 01, 2019
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
Our member came to us for help avoiding bankruptcy. He had payday loans totaling over $3,500 with interest payments exceeding 50% of his income each month and a credit score that had fallen below 570.
stories_t_summit credit union

"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.”
stories_t_focus credit union

Saving $10k in Auto Loan Financing

Dec 01, 2018
  • Auto Loans
During an account opening, a gentleman was telling us about a new car he recently purchased.
UW Credit Union

"This Day has Been the Most Amazing Day"

Oct 25, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
After helping a member set up a HELOC for home improvements and existing credit card debt, this is what she had to say:
UW Credit Union

Consolidating Debt

Aug 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member was a victim of fraud and came to the branch in Oshkosh to open new accounts.
stories_t_summit credit union

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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