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Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the tremendous success of its 2025 Charity Golf Tournament, held on April 4, 2025, at the beautiful Bay Point Golf Club. With strong support from credit union partners, community businesses, and local advocates, this year’s event raised $22,061 to benefit the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC).
The funds raised will directly support the center’s mission to provide critical services to children and families impacted by abuse and trauma in the Gulf Coast region.
"We’re incredibly grateful for the continued generosity of our partners and...
May 8th, 2025038
JACKSONVILLE, FL — VyStar Credit Union and Family Support Services (FSS) proudly partnered on a groundbreaking program designed to provide financial education and banking access to youth in foster care in Florida. This program officially debuted with a “Financial Independence Signing Day” event held on Friday, April 18 at the VyStar Credit Union Roosevelt Branch in Jacksonville, FL.
Financial Independence Signing Day was a high-energy, celebratory event, much like a college signing day. The first group of individuals who successfully completed VyStar’s Fostering Financial Fitness program and received their...
May 8th, 2025056 Tampa, Florida - Floridacentral Credit Union is proud to announce the appointment of Alexis De Jesus as its new Chief Lending Officer, SVP. With a proven track record in leadership, risk management, and strategic growth, De Jesus brings an innovative vision and extensive experience to the credit union’s executive team.
In this role, De Jesus will oversee all aspects of the credit union’s lending operations, including consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending portfolios. He will lead initiatives focused on credit quality, portfolio diversification, and the development of risk-based lending strategies that align with member needs and...
May 8th, 2025034
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate IRA Assistant Wendy Ellerd for 25 years of service. Wendy currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have had Wendy as a part of our Credit Union family for the past 25 years. Her dedication, kindness, and exceptional service have made a profound impact on both our team and our members,” said VP Branch Operations Bron Ringstad. “Wendy consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that every member feels valued and supported. Her commitment to excellence and her genuine care for others have set a remarkable example for all...
May 8th, 2025031PENSACOLA, FL – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) announces six scholarships to seniors attending Northwest Florida and South Alabama schools. Scholarships are awarded to student members based on the student’s academic performance and passion for helping others.
The 2025 PenAir scholarship winners include:
Anna Rutledge – Saraland High School in Saraland, Ala.
Claudia Camacho – Foley High School in Foley, Ala.
Natalie Hendricks – Jay High School in Jay, Fla.
Seth Mannion – Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla.
Rodney Pritchett – Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Fla.
Kayna Horace – Baldwin County...
May 8th, 2025027
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Indirect Lending Officer Johna Jones has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the First Quarter of 2025. Johna has been employed with the Credit Union since August 2017 and currently resides in Gulf Breeze.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU’s Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Johna was nominated by a teammate for consistently bringing a positive and helpful attitude to her work and...
May 1st, 2025046PENSACOLA, FL – May 1, 2025 – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) has launched its Third Annual Snack Stock drive, collecting individually wrapped snacks for local cancer patients throughout May. At a joint press conference on April 28 at its Nine Mile Branch, PenAir announced partnerships with Quint Studer, Bubba Watson, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to expand support for patients undergoing treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
“At PenAir, Communerosity® is at the heart of everything we do, where community and generosity blend into something enduring,” said Lee Morgan, President & CEO of PenAir. “We’re...
May 1st, 2025049TALLAHASSEE, FL – As National Pet Month kicks off in May, First Commerce Credit Union is launching its annual Liz Nix Fundraiser to benefit local animal organizations in communities across North Florida and South Georgia.
The fun and heartwarming fundraiser will feature engaging community events, the chance to purchase pet-friendly items for a donation, and even a healthy competition among First Commerce financial centers to raise funds for local animal rescues. Last year, together with donations from individuals and businesses, the credit union raised just over $10,300 to support nonprofit animal rescues in the communities it...
April 25th, 2025042JACKSONVILLE, FL — At VyStar Credit Union, “Do Good” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a purpose. It’s a shared commitment that fuels how we serve our members, support our communities, and show up for one another. In 2024, that purpose came to life through more than 40,000 employee volunteer hours, an unprecedented total for our credit union. This time was spent in support of causes that uplift and transform lives. Through our Pay It Forward program alone, employees directed $119,000 in donations to support local nonprofits. Altogether, VyStar’s philanthropic contributions totaled $7.2 million last year - an investment that’s...
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