November 22nd, 2024652ORLANDO, FL – Addition Financial Credit Union, Orange County Public Schools, The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, and Junior Achievement announced this week that AdventHealth for Children is joining their partnership to help expand the ADDing FUNdamentals Financial Literacy Program. Seven new childcare centers and schools, including 11 new classrooms are being added to the unique financial literacy program for pre-school children.
The program now serves more than 300 students through a total of 15 childcare centers/schools and 25 classrooms.
The ADDing FUNdamentals program, launched as the first of its kind in Central...
November 20th, 2024443KISSIMMEE, FLA. (November 20, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida's largest credit union, announces the return of its "Magic Buckets" program with the Osceola Magic, rebranded this season as “Magic Bucks for the Community.” This season, 10 local nonprofits from Central Florida will participate in the program, with two nonprofits competing each month for votes to secure a portion of the funds.
For every point scored by the Osceola Magic, Suncoast will donate $5 or $10 per point, depending on the game schedule, up to $5,000 per month. Each month, two nonprofit organizations will engage the community in a friendly competition for...
November 20th, 2024270Pensacola, Florida (November 19, 2024 ) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir)
team members delivered over 3,600 snack items on Wednesday, November 13, to Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, successfully wrapping up PenAir's second annual Snack Stock initiative. These donations, collected throughout the month of October, will provide comfort and nourishment to cancer patients and their families during treatment and appointments.
During the drive, PenAir’s branches served as collection sites, inviting community members and employees to donate single-serving packaged items such as chips, pretzels, popcorn, cookies, and protein...
November 20th, 2024252Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Hurlburt Head Teller Gina Alford for 25 years of service. Gina currently resides in Navarre.
“We are delighted to celebrate a remarkable milestone as we honor Gina Alford, who has dedicated 25 years of exceptional service to our Hurlburt Branch,” said Hurlburt Branch Manager Vivian Gonzalez. “Her steadfast commitment to this branch, professionalism and friendly demeanor have made a lasting impact on both our team and our members. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and are proud to have her as a valued member of our...
November 20th, 20241268November 1, 2024, Tampa, FL - Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce Brad Babin as the credit union’s new Senior Vice President of IT, Chief Information Officer. Brad has over 25 years of Information Technology experience and has worked in the financial sector for 16 of those years. He has worked at financial institutions of all sizes from 125 million in assets to over 6 billion. He has a proven track record of helping organizations move forward strategically with the use of transformational technology solutions as well as increasing operational efficiencies. We welcome Brad and his experience to help navigate Floridacentral...
November 6th, 2024144MIRAMAR, Fla. – (November 6, 2024) Tropical Financial Credit Union is expanding its presence in Southwest Miami-Dade by relocating its Kendall branch to a larger space that will allow for more services and more convenient parking.
The new 3,000-square-foot branch is at 11400 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, on the ground floor of an office building. It is approximately twice the size of the credit union's former Kendall branch which is 1.5 miles away. Members will now have access to drive-thru service.
"While digital banking is a big emphasis for us, we recognize there is still a need and desire from our members to transact business in...
November 1st, 2024541TAMPA, FLA. (October 31, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, continues its dedication to hurricane recovery efforts with a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross of Central Florida. This latest contribution, presented on Wednesday, is part of Suncoast’s $850,000 statewide relief commitment to provide critical aid to Floridians facing immediate and long-term challenges following the storms.
The $850,000 commitment from Suncoast Credit Union focuses on key areas essential to recovery: hunger relief, crisis management, and education. By channeling resources into these priority areas, Suncoast aims to...
October 30th, 2024447Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Credit Union announces its membership is set to reach 1 million account holders, a historic milestone that underscores decades of trust, commitment and sustained growth. Founded in 1952 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville to serve military personnel, VyStar has evolved into a financial services leader valued by individuals, families and business owners. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, VyStar is the 13th largest credit union in the country, with over 80 branches and assets of over $14 billion.
“Reaching this milestone is more than just a number, it is a reflection of the shared journey we’ve had with...
October 30th, 20241101Wheat Ridge, Colorado. – Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024— Datava Solutions, an industry-leading CUSO, announces the successful completion of a funding round, securing a $3 million investment. This infusion of capital will be directed towards Datava Inc., an innovative fintech dedicated to empowering credit unions to be data-driven. The funding round was spearheaded by prominent financial institutions American Heritage Credit Union and Launch Credit Union, underscoring their confidence in Datava's disruptive technology and immense growth potential.
“American Heritage Credit Union is proud to expand our partnership with Datava through this...
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