Member Story Archives

A road trip detour: “meeting our members where they are”

When members decide to purchase a new car while on vacation, team Dupaco works together to make it happen.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Miss the meeting? Watch the recording here.

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.

For years, the couple rented their dream home, hoping to own it someday. But they didn't know how to make their dream a reality.