September 25th, 20249354VyStar recognizes the severe impact that Hurricane Helene has had on the many communities it serves. As clean-up efforts begin, VyStar is here to assist members. If you experienced damage from the storm or need additional assistance, please visit our Storm page at vystarcu.org/storm.
Most of the branches across our operating area will open at noon today as expected. However, for the safety of our employees and members, select branches listed below will remain closed all day:
Alachua – NW US Highway 441, Alachua FL 32615
Brunswick - 86 Golden Isles Plaza, Brunswick, GA 31520
Lake City – 411 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL...
September 24th, 2024940Pensacola, Florida (September 24, 2024) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2024, today announced that its second annual Snack Stock, a community-wide snack collection drive to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers, will begin accepting snack donations from the community, including members and non-members, on October 2. The drive will supply the cancer center’s snack cabinet with individually wrapped items for cancer patients and their families to enjoy while in the waiting room, treatment areas, or at routine appointments.
“PenAir is committed...
September 23rd, 2024101299Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida State University (FSU) Credit Union will officially change its name to Champions First Credit Union effective October 1, 2024. The name change follows the credit union’s rapid expansion over the last five years, from serving primarily the greater Tallahassee market to now operating out of branches in five Northwest Florida counties stretching from Lake City to Pensacola, Fla. The brand change decision by the board of directors and management team came after nearly three years of internal and external research with both current and prospective members.
"We feel that not only does the name ‘Champions...
September 17th, 2024860ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Addition Financial Foundation delivered big checks and even bigger smiles today to ten Central Florida nonprofit organizations during their 3rd annual Community Giving Celebration at the Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus. The Foundation donated a total of $175,000 in unrestricted funds to a wide-ranging group of local nonprofits making an impact in the community.
The Addition Financial Foundation, established in 2021, is the philanthropic arm of Lake Mary-based Addition Financial Credit Union. Team members from Addition Financial nominated each of the local...
September 17th, 2024450Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce that the credit union’s Vice President of Card Products & Services Lauren Morrison, has been honored by American Banker as one of the Most Influential Women in Payments: NEXT for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights women under 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the payments sector.
Morrison’s recognition by American Banker is a testament to her outstanding contributions and forward-thinking approach within the industry. The Most Influential Women in Payments: NEXT initiative celebrates women who bring fresh ideas and perspectives...
September 16th, 2024543PUNTA GORDA, FLA. (September 16, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, celebrated the grand opening of its 24th student-run branch at Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda last week. On the first day alone, a record-breaking 70 student accounts were opened, highlighting the school community's strong enthusiasm for financial literacy and engagement with this initiative.
Sallie Jones Elementary School welcomed the new student-run branch on September 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by school and county officials, including Superintendent Mark Vianello, students, and Suncoast team...
September 16th, 20246124Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Foundation is now accepting requests for its Youth grant cycle. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth (ages 12-18) in their academic achievement by providing wraparound services in one or more of the following areas:
Food and housing assistance
Career counseling and skill development
Mental health support
VyStar Foundation is dedicated to doing good and leading by example through collaborative partnerships that support military members and veterans, youth, and overall community vitality in the areas served by VyStar Credit Union. VyStar Foundation has...
September 12th, 2024835SARASOTA, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2024) – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) joined the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus Wednesday in a heartfelt ceremony to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The event paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the bravery of first responders and the resilience of the nation in the wake of the tragedy.
Retired Battalion Chief John “Jack” McDonnell, a 9/11 first responder and former captain with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), served as keynote speaker. On September 11, 2001, McDonnell, then a captain in charge of Ladder Company 24, was among the...
September 9th, 2024960LAKE MARY, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union announced today they are partnering with EdTech startup PETE to enhance team training for the credit union with AI-driven learning platforms. Addition Financial is the first financial institution to partner with the Orlando-based company.
By integrating PETE’s AI-powered technology, Addition Financial will be able to deliver hyper-personalized training materials and courses at a fraction of the time and cost the credit union typically expends. PETE’s platform allows the credit union to seamlessly host, manage, and distribute training content in their own customized...
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