Here For You: Member Stories
Central Canada
Jessica’s Journey as a Student
Jessica, a 19-year-old university student from London, ON, shares why she loves banking with her credit union and how their financial “coaching” helped her to buy her first car and has her feeling confident about her financial future.
Western Canada
Mimi’s Story: From Newcomer to New Homeowner
Western Canada
Karen’s Skincare Business Glow-up
Atlantic Canada
Jason’s Auto Business Shifts Gears
Jason, an owner of an auto accessory shop in Quispamsis, NB, switched gears and moved all of his business and personal banking to a credit union after facing challenges with his former financial institution. He shares his story and how the credit union helped his business in many ways, for the better.
Western Canada
Kyrsten’s Journey to Buying Her First Home
Kyrsten, a 21-year-old in the mining industry in Williams Lake, BC, made her homeownership dreams a reality with the help of her local credit union after she was denied a mortgage from her financial institution for being "too young."
Atlantic Canada
Selena’s Journey: Climbing Out of Debt
“I found that dealing with my previous financial institution did not ease any anxieties and even made me feel downright ashamed.”
Prairies
Kick-Starting Her Future
For this member, working with her credit union meant exploring ways to achieve diverse goals that included moving out on her own, travelling overseas, and starting university.
Central Canada
Sarah’s Creative Solution to Home Ownership
In this challenging housing market, Sarah and her friends needed to get creative. What once was considered “normal” for buying a house is changing. In this challenging housing market, Sarah and her friends needed to get creative. Kindred helped make their dream a reality. Sarah and her friends received financial expertise to buy a property …
Atlantic Canada
Captain of the CJ SKAMP
What started as a dream quickly became a reality. Watch this video to hear more about Mindy’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey and how she successfully became the captain of her own ship.
Central Canada
Supporting the Family Farm
Below is a written testimonial from the Gordon Family, members of Northern Credit Union in Ontario “We have been using Northern Credit Union as our banker for over five years. They have been extremely helpful to us over the years as we have steadily grown our (farming) business. Our experience has been that they have …
Prairies
Janelle’s Story: From feeling like a number to becoming a member
Janelle shares the biggest differences and benefits she’s noticed since moving her finances to her local credit union. “People don’t know there is a difference, people think financial institutions are all the same, and until you have the opportunity to experience the (credit union) environment, you wish you would have done it years ago.”
Central Canada
Denise’s Story: From Feeling Hopeless to Hopeful
Denise shares her story about her financial hardship in order to help others and spread hope.
Atlantic Canada
Financially Savvy Fisherman
“Every single financial thing I need, I go to them,” expresses Boudreau. “The credit union supports us with our mortgage, savings, retirement and so much more.”
Prairies
Member Testimonial: Kate
“I knew nothing about money, but the woman who helped me did not judge me but made me feel accepted. My credit union is also amazing because there are no extra fees for students. This is why I will always bank at a credit union."
Central Canada
Member Testimonials: Sue and Liz
“When I go to into the credit union, it is a different feeling. The staff knows who you are, they say hi to you – often by name, even when they might not be the person taking care of your transaction. They will tell you of specials coming up for investment purposes or to get a better interest rate. They will advise you on the person to talk to about investing in something that doesn’t suit your needs. No matter if you are just paying a bill, with drawing money, or depositing money, the reception from the staff is always pleasant. They treat you like a person and not an account number” -Sue M.