October 22nd, 202509Seven local credit unions came together with Habitat for Humanity of Bay County to build The Credit Union House, a project that reflects the spirit of collaboration and community impact at the heart of the credit union movement.
Guided by the philosophy of People Helping People, the participating credit unions worked together to support affordable housing and strengthen their local community. Their combined efforts provided both funding and volunteer hours to help make homeownership possible for a deserving family.
The credit unions involved included All In Credit Union, Champions First Credit Union, Hello Credit Union, Innovations...
October 21st, 2025113North Augusta, SC – In a powerful show of community support, SRP Federal Credit Union collaborated with Shepeard Community Blood Center to host a blood drive at the SRP Administrative Campus on Oct. 7, resulting in enough donated pints to save up to 111 lives in the surrounding area.
A total of 44 donors visited the Shepeard Bloodmobile unit, successfully donating 37 pints: a significant increase from previous SRP blood drives. According to Shepeard Community Blood Center, a single pint of blood has the potential to save up to three lives.
Hosted quarterly, SRP’s community blood drives invite SRP employees and community members...
October 21st, 2025012Kennesaw, GA – Credit Union of Georgia proudly celebrated its 65th Anniversary on Thursday, October 16, in conjunction with International Credit Union Day, with a community-focused event at its Jiles Road branch.
The celebration drew a strong turnout, with over 150 guests served lunch from The Patty Wagon Food Truck and many more attending to enjoy the festivities. The event featured a live remote broadcast from The Pulse 101.1 FM, where Amanda Arnold, Director of Community Outreach, and Michelle Dobbins, VP of Marketing, joined host Kim Fitz to promote the credit union movement and highlight Credit Union of Georgia’s competitive CD...
October 21st, 202509
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union proudly participated in the dedication ceremony for Habitat for Humanity’s 74th and 75th new home builds in Okaloosa County. As a financial partner in the construction of both homes located in Crestview, Eglin FCU was honored to support this meaningful initiative.
The recipient of the 74th home was Samarian Thrift, a full-time mother and caregiver to a child with special needs. The 74th home is the first ADA home built by Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa, while the milestone 75th home was presented to one of Eglin FCU’s own — Card Services Representative Kassandra...
October 21st, 202508
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate PAL & Title Supervisor Lela Corlew for 25 years of service. Lela currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
On Wednesday, Oct. 15, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Operations Center
to honor Lela’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
Loan Services Manager Hunter Nichols shared his admiration, saying, “What stands out to me about Lela is how she treats her coworkers like family and speaks about Eglin FCU as if it’s her home. Her dedication to her work is something I...
October 21st, 202508As CSEDO, Arnold will drive organizational alignment and lead growth initiatives to advance Filene’s impact.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Arnold as Chief Strategy & Enterprise Development Officer, effective October 20, 2025. In this executive leadership role, Arnold will be responsible for translating enterprise priorities into action, stewarding growth of Filene’s Advisory Services, and advancing Filene’s data and digital strategy to enhance impact, reach, and relevance.
Arnold brings leadership experience spanning...
October 21st, 202508As Strategic Advisor, Schenk will provide expert guidance on research priorities, strengthen alignment with organizational goals, and enhance Filene’s ability to serve credit unions.
Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute, a leading innovator in the credit union industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Schenk as Strategic Advisor, effective September 1, 2025. In this role, Schenk will support Filene by providing strategic direction to research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and conducting thorough reviews of content for coherence and relevance to credit unions.
Schenk brings more than 40...
October 21st, 202509North Augusta, SC – In an initiative to uplift local financial wellness, SRP Federal Credit Union provided a free financial education seminar in each of the 10 counties SRP serves across Georgia and South Carolina during the spring and summer of 2025.
Led by SRP Financial Services Engagement Developer Tawanaca Williams, the seminars covered a variety of topics such as credit reports, credit scores, homeownership, identity theft prevention, scams, along with wills and trusts.
Over 500 community members attended the seminars, which included a free catered meal and advice from subject matter experts. Feedback from attendees was...
October 16th, 2025017Seven innovative solutions selected to advance growth, community impact, and member well-being across the credit union system
Madison, Wis. – FiLab at Filene has announced the seven innovative solutions selected for real-world testing throughout 2026, representing the next evolution in collaborative experimentation among credit unions. Voted on by FiLab’s sponsor community during the 2025 FiLab Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin, these new tests will explore emerging technologies and human-centered approaches to drive growth, deepen member engagement, and expand community impact.
This year’s Symposium brought together visionary credit...
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