Member Story Archives

Dupaco | Key City Creative Center Membership Grant

by Dupaco Staff
September 25th, 2025

Dupaco and Key City Creative Center (KCCC) are offering three six-month membership grants to the Dubuque makerspace. Whether you're into woodworking, welding, pottery or more, KCCC is your playground for creativity and collaboration.

A road trip detour: Meeting our members where they are

by Dupaco Staff
April 25th, 2025

When these members decided to purchase a new car while on vacation, team Dupaco worked together to make it happen.

Dupaco's Jon Nugent meets with member Laurie Sordahl at the Mineral Point Road branch in Madison, Wisconsin.

Finding a true financial partner

by Dupaco Staff
February 28th, 2025

After experiencing hardship, this Dupaco member was greeted with a compassionate smile and sound advice. She found her financial home.

Dupaco members Flo and Greg Schuetz at the Dupaco Voices building.

Surprise vacation leads to lifelong saving habits

by Dupaco Staff
October 17th, 2024

Learning to save early allows couple to live the life they want and to pass that wisdom on to others.

Dupaco | Gift of Innovation Grant

by Dupaco Staff
October 2nd, 2024

Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation is a grant program that offers innovation sessions for eligible nonprofit organizations to grow operations and capacity.

A father and his daughter standing in front of their white car outside in a parking lot.

Family honors heritage by celebrating tradition with a twist

by Dupaco Staff
April 1st, 2024

Forget the fancy dresses, music, dancing and food. When this teen approached her quinceañera, she had a different idea of how to celebrate.

Member Meeting FAQ

by Dupaco Staff
December 19th, 2023

Gardner family in front of Dupaco. (DreamCatcher photo)

One family’s journey toward financial wellness

by Dupaco Staff
October 16th, 2023

Dupaco members Alissa and Chad Gardner are passionate about financial wellness—and helping those around them live financially well too.

Dupaco member helps fellow member with anonymous donation

by Dupaco Staff
August 21st, 2023

Earlier this year, a Dupaco member felt called to help another member she’s never met—offering an anonymous donation in a time of need.

Getting lower insurance with more coverage was ‘the best experience’

by Dupaco Staff
March 17th, 2023

Between building her credit and savings—and saving with lower insurance costs—this Dupaco member is seeing more of her dreams come true.

The member meeting has ended

by Dupaco Staff
March 5th, 2023

Miss the meeting? Watch the recording here.

Dupaco member Karan Dhawan (left) catches up with Dupaco’s Amber Thach and Chris Gierut at his boutique in Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines, Iowa. (S. Morgan photo)

A member story: ‘The future looks bright’

by Dupaco Staff
March 3rd, 2023

Karan Dhawan moved to Des Moines from India about a dozen years ago. And his drive to be successful has led him to pursue many passions.