BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On Tuesday, May 18, ēCO Credit Union partnered with the Gardendale Chamber of Commerce to host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The branch is located at the same site as the former location: 1233 Pecan Avenue, Gardendale, AL...Alabama
ēCO and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation presented college scholarships totaling $7,500.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation both strongly believe in the importance of education. In March of 2021, ēCO Credit Union awarded two $2,500 A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, while the ēCO Credit Union Foundation awarded one $2,500 ēCO Credit Union Foundation Scholarship.
The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been awarded to high school seniors since 2011. The 2021-2022 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are Yasmin Bolden and Josie McGuire. Bolden is a senior at Shades Valley High School. In addition to...Alabama
(Washington, D.C.) – America Saves proudly announces New Horizons Credit Union, for the fourth year in a row, has earned the Designation of Savings Excellence award from a selection process involving both banks and credit unions across the nation that participated in this year’s America Saves Week.
The America Saves’ Designation of Savings Excellence is awarded to financial institutions that display exceptional achievement by motivating individuals to become more financially stable. New Horizons Credit Union is one such financial institution that went above and beyond with Direct Deposit, New Start Checking, GreenPath Financial...Alabama
Gadsden, AL, April 20, 2021 – In 2009, Family Savings began offering $1,000 scholarships through the CV Glassco Memorial Scholarship Fund, named for our previous board chairman, CV Glassco who passed away in 2008. In 2019, the credit union established a new scholarship based off the wishes of a long-time employee and board member, Ms. Audra Burger. Before her passing in 2019, Ms. Burger requested that a scholarship fund for a child or grandchild of a credit union employee or retiree be created. The Audra Burger Memorial Scholarship was created in her honor.
“Family Savings was very fortunate to have Mr. Glassco and Ms. Burger as a...
October 20th, 202041160New Horizons Credit Union has earned the annual Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts.
"The COVID-19 pandemic is an unfortunate situation that is currently impacting military families and their finances. The timing of Military Saves Month has helped to spearhead the conversation around saving during a national crisis and help service members and their families take action toward their savings plan,” said Angela Caban, director at Military Saves “The financial institutions awarded went above...
All In Credit Union has been voted as the first-place winner in the “Best Bank” category of the 2020 Dothan Eagle Best of the Wiregrass Awards.
The Dothan Eagle’s Best of the Wiregrass Awards are “voted on by the people” who live and work in the region. Each category winner reflects best in class industry leaders and Wiregrass favorites who impact their communities in a positive way.
All In Credit Union has consistently been recognized as a “Best of the Wiregrass” winner for a number of years. The credit union has won first place as the community’s preferred financial institution since the program’s inception in...Alabama
Avadian Credit Union recently surpassed the $1 billion mark in assets held.
“It’s not every day that you hit a major milestone like reaching $1 billion in assets,” said Linda Cencula, Avadian’s President and CEO. “This is a significant moment for Avadian Credit Union, and one we celebrate with our members, staff and our communities – all of which played vital roles in helping us reach this goal. The credit union was started in 1934 with just $70, and to hit $1 billion reflects decades of steadfast work focused on helping people in communities across Alabama improve their financial goals.”
Avadian Credit Union is a...
September 28th, 20206134Avadian Credit Union was recently named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Alabama,” said Linda Cencula, president and CEO of Avadian Credit Union. “We love knowing that our employees feel we’ve created a great place to work. We have such a dedicated team of talented individuals, and we are so thankful to them for the ways they’ve adapted as we’ve faced the COVID-19 pandemic and how they continue to go above and beyond in serving our members every day.”
The competition was designed...
September 10th, 2020141201Credit unions across the southeast have continued to remain vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. Credit unions take pride in helping all people afford life. That's why many have begun offering assistance in their local communities.
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Alabama Teachers Credit Union: Since the pandemic began, ATCU has committed more than $10,000 strictly for the support of local small businesses. Branches ahve purchased gift cards from local restaurants and pass those out in the drive-thrus, distributed food to children in need and even supported local mission centers with supplies.
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September 9th, 2020188All In Credit Union is known for its generosity, and now All In is adding greater meaning to the phrase “#WeGiveBack” with the announcement of a grant up to $100,000 to be awarded to deserving local organizations for future programs or facilities.
“Throughout our communities there are hundreds of charities making a dramatic difference in people’s lives every day," said Bobby Michael, president and CEO of All In Credit Union. "We want to enhance the work of these vital community partners by providing needed funds to organizations whose dreams for growth and expansion exceed their existing capital.”
“The focus and discipline...
