July 16th, 202018751Credit unions across the southeast have been remaining vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. Credit unions' first priority is helping members -- no matter what the situation. To that end, many have begun offering measures meant to aid members who may be struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. Below, we've compiled a list of credit unions in the southeast that are helping members in this way. Please note - this is not an exhaustive list. Check back frequently for updates.
Alabama
Alabama Credit Union: The credit union is allowing consumer loan borrowers to skip their next two loan payments....
June 11th, 2020073eCo Credit Union and the eCO Credit Union Foundation recently announced the 2020-2021 scholarship recipients.
The credit union awarded tw0 $2,500 A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, while the eCO Credit Union Foundation awarded one $2,500 eCO Credit Union Foundation Scholarship.
The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship was created in 2011 to honor the late Reverend A.L. Bratcher and his work nd dedication to safe, sound, member-first financial institutions. The recipients of the 2020-202 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship are Kristen Jones and Tyler West. Jones graduated from McAdory High School and plans to attend Lawson State Community College to study early...
June 4th, 20203104While high schools across Alabama, Florida and Georgia are shut down, more than 50 students from across those states are still learning and proving their financial acumen!
High schools across the country were shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it also canceled or altered activities that make the student experience memorable, including the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation’s (SECUF) annual Financial Fitness Tournament.
“The Financial Fitness Tournament is normally a team effort for high school students across Alabama, Florida and Georgia. But with the impact of the coronavirus, we had to pivot,” explains Juli A....
June 4th, 2020094This year marks the second year that Naheola Credit Union teamed up with Mrs. Kelly Gandy at Demopolis High School to provide students the opportunity to compete in the Financial Fitness Tournament sponsored by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions.
This year Michael Osmer, a senior at DHS, came in 3rd place in this competition. Due to COVID-19, the tournament was held online. Michael competed against 50 other students from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. She received $300.
During her time at DHS, Michael took four years of financial classes and was able to complete the financial track. She was an active member of the Future Business...
May 18th, 2020092Credit unions across the southeast have continued to remain vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread. Credit unions take pride in caring for their members. With that in mind, CUs across the southeast have begun to think through careful plans to return to normalcy as the pandemic subsides.
Alabama
Heritage South Credit Union. Heritage South Credit Union plans to continue to operate with lobbies closed for a bit longer. The credit union is using an abundance of caution and will begin reopening lobbies only after examining whether cases decrease following the state's reopening.
Florida
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May 4th, 2020071All In Credit Union is partnering with the EVERFI National Financial Bee, taking place now through April 30, 2020. The National Financial Bee is a first-of-its-kind, nationwide financial literacy challenge for middle and high school students.
“During Financial Literacy Month, and especially during this time of unprecedented uncertainty, All In Credit Union is committed to helping students and families plan for their financial future and uncover additional ways to pay for college,” stated Kathy Scarbrough, Vice President of Marketing for All In Credit Union. “The National Financial Bee provides an opportunity for students to have...
April 13th, 2020055Local economies across Alabama, Florida and Georgia are about to receive an injection of support, thanks to local credit unions in partnership with the Southeastern Credit union Foundation (SECUF).
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic’s detrimental effect on local businesses, the SECUF has invited League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) credit unions in its three-state footprint to join the #CreditUnionsCareChallenge. By doing so, credit unions commit at least $25 per employee; which the employee will use to carry out a good deed in their community while supporting a local business of their choice. Employees are encouraged to follow...
March 25th, 202033115America’s credit unions have been working diligently to meet the financial needs of the states’ families and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is the regional trade association representing credit unions in the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. On behalf of our member credit unions, we want to share the following important information with you. The Georgia Credit Union Association – a subsidiary of LSCU representing Georgia credit unions – recently partnered with the state’s banking trade associations to spread similar information.
Here are some key...
March 9th, 2020181All In Credit Union has been helping with the up-keep on land the City of Dothan, Ala. donated to Hurricane Katrina survivors almost 15 years ago.
Dothan built up the subdivision of Diamond Grove Park with 14 homes to house Katrina evacuees, according to a WTVY Channel 4 article. Now, the Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity is responsible for upkeep of the land.
However, All In Credit Union recently saw what the Habitat for Humanity was doing and decided to help. The credit union gave Habitat a grant for $22,000 in repairs.
"Our mission is to enhance the lives of our members and community," Laurie Flanders, leader of sales and...
Alabama
