July 1st, 2025030
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Redstone Federal Credit Union has awarded $230,000 in grants to three high-impact nonprofit organizations as part of its inaugural Community Impact Grant program. The initiative supports organizations driving measurable changes and addressing critical needs in the communities Redstone serves.
The selected non-profits are:
Creative Cities Fund – Raise Your Hand Initiative
Aum Foundation, USA, Inc. – Aum Campus Housing Initiative
Hustle Recovery, Inc. – Expanding Recovery and Workforce Development Initiatives in Middle Tennessee
The three organizations serve communities across Alabama and...
June 27th, 2025037BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst proudly reaffirms its commitment to childhood literacy in Central Alabama by continuing its official partnership with Better Basics for the second consecutive year. Through collective community action and employee engagement, AmFirst collected over 700 children’s books across its 21 branch locations and supported hands-on reading initiatives in local schools.
Throughout March 2025, AmFirst members, employees and communities came together to donate new books, which will go directly to students most in need. These donations will support Better Basics’ vital mission to eradicate illiteracy among children in...
June 16th, 2025078June 12, 2025 – Redstone Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of its first branch in Smyrna, Tennessee, on Friday, June 6, located at 2005 Huginn Lane. This new location marks Redstone’s fifth branch in Tennessee, strengthening the ties between the credit union and local community.
Branch Manager Heather Jones expressed her excitement, sharing, “Our goal is to provide financial services while building relationships and supporting local initiatives. Our team is excited to meet our members’ needs.”
Grand opening festivities were filled with energy as local high school cheerleaders, members of the Rutherford...
June 16th, 2025148Tuscaloosa, AL - Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting ceremonies for its new branches in Dothan and Samson, marking a significant milestone in the credit union's expansion into Southeast Alabama. These events celebrate Alabama ONE's commitment to serving the financial needs of the Wiregrass Cooperative, its members, and the broader communities in the region.
The ribbon cutting ceremonies are scheduled as follows:
Dothan Branch: June 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM - 6167 Fortner Street, Dothan, AL
Samson Branch: June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM - 13148 Highway 52W, Samson, AL
Both branches have been...
May 27th, 2025037MOBILE, AL - Through the New Wave Youth Savings Account program, New Horizons Credit Union offers graduating high school senior members a scholarship opportunity. This past spring, New Horizons Credit Union, once again, proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2025 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 23 years awarding over $90,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating...
May 27th, 2025040
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union (Eglin FCU) is proud to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Operations Center, a milestone in the credit union’s comprehensive growth and expansion project. The event was marked by a celebratory gathering attended by board members, volunteers, team members, and partners who supported the successful completion of this project.
Eglin FCU’s President/CEO, Cathie Staton, expressed her gratitude and excitement during the opening ceremony. “This Operations Center is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Staton. “We believe that a...
May 21st, 2025149TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program. This initiative, designed to empower and invest in the higher education of deserving students within the Alabama ONE family, continues to demonstrate the credit union's commitment to fostering growth and supporting our community's future leaders.
The scholarship program offers a variety of opportunities tailored to meet diverse educational needs. From community college support to scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the program reflects Alabama ONE's dedication to inclusive financial...
May 19th, 2025025Dr. Carolyn Russell-Walker of Ramsay High School Named Honoree
BIRMINGHAM, AL. — AmFirst was honored to present the Academic Leader Award at this year’s Minority Business Awards, hosted by SummitMedia on Thursday, May 8, at The Club. This prestigious recognition was awarded to Dr. Carolyn Russell-Walker, principal of Ramsay High School, for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to academic excellence.
Dr. Russell-Walker was selected as this year’s honoree through a public voting process online for her commitment to uplifting students and creating lasting impact in the Birmingham community.
“Never in a million...
May 15th, 2025040Birmingham, Ala – At the Annual Meeting in April, the Southern Energy Credit Union Board of Directors honored President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick E. Ragland Jr. with the Salvador A. Marino Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was given in recognition of Derrick’s exceptional dedication and service to members.
“Derrick has shaped the future of our financial institution,” said Greg Shipp, Chairman of the Southern Energy Credit Union Board of Directors. “Without his leadership and ambitious vision, the current success and future path of Southern Energy Credit Union would not be possible.”
Derrick’s 43-year career...
Alabama
