Florida

We Florida Financial To Donate $10,000 To GMAA-Bachelor Aviation Scholarship Fund

We Florida Financial has partnered with the Greater Miami Aviation Association to help provide scholarships to qualified aviation students pursuing a career in the South Florida Aviation industry. With every eligible aircraft loan financed through We fly, a $500 donation will go directly to the GMAA-Bachelor Aviation Scholarship Fund. Donations will continue up until December 31st, 2021 and cap at $10,000. Scholarships are selected in August and announced in October. Many flight schools in the South Florida area charge between $8,000 to $14,000, just for a private pilot certificate. Scholarships such as the GMAA-Bachelor Scholarship could...
Florida

Addition Financial Named on Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unions List

Lake Mary, Fla.  – Addition Financial has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2021. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Financial institutions were identified for this list based on an independent survey of about 25,000 U.S. consumers who were asked to rate credit unions where they have had checking accounts. Survey respondents also assessed their credit unions based on the areas of Trust, Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer Service and Financial Advice. “Addition...
Florida

Tropical Financial Credit Union Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Local

MIRAMAR, Fla. – (June 7, 2021) – As colleges prepare for what they hope will be a somewhat normal fall semester, three students will have a little less to stress about thanks to scholarships from Tropical Financial Credit Union. This year, Tropical Financial awarded three scholarships totaling $10,000. One grand prize of $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to students.   This is the eighth year for the program created to help local students further their education. The scholarship winners are: Amanda Koplman is the recipient of TFCU’s $5,000 scholarship. This will help her pay the expenses needed after her impressive...
Florida

McCoy Federal Bestows College Scholarship for Jones High School Student

100 Black Men of Greater Orlando, Inc. inspire student community involvement and leadership. Orlando, Fla. – McCoy awarded a college scholarship for a Jones High School student in Orlando, Florida through the 100 Black Men of Greater Orlando, Inc. Project Success Program Scholarship. “What They See Is What They’ll Be” epitomizes the servant leadership of the members and the program’s foundation. 100 Black Men of America’s local chapters shape skills that help students transition to the next stage of education, work, life and leadership. Members serve as positive role models, advocates, and trusted advisors to inspire students...
Florida

McCoy Federal Sponsors DogFest Orlando to Aid the Disabled

$110,000 fundraiser equips the physically, mentally and emotionally disabled with assistance service dogs. WINTER PARK, Fla. -  DogFest Orlando raised over $110,000 on April 17 to support the initiatives of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) to enhance the lives of children, adults and veterans with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Held in Winter Park, Florida, dogs and pups of all breeds, sizes and costumes were invited to bring their “Humans” along to enjoy the festivities with them. CCI provides FREE of charge assistance service dogs matched to the person’s disability—a remarkable fact considering each dog...
Florida

McCoy Federal Advocates Youth Learning the Value of Saving

Youth Month Contest prizes spur interest in the lifelong value of credit unions and saving. CENTRAL FLORIDA  – During April each year, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) presents a Youth Month Theme to encourage children and teens to develop healthy saving habits and to learn how Credit Unions can guide them through life’s financial journey. McCoy Federal’s 13 branches in Central Florida celebrated with a two-step Youth Account Contest from April 1-30 with fabulous gifts and prizes. First, Youth Members who opened a Youth Savings or Student Checking Account received the gift of a McCoy Cares Stuffed Bear or Mop Top Ear...
Florida

McCoy Federal Subsidizes 5K for 24/7 Care of Atypical Children

Run for The Russell Home 5K proceeds will help maintain facilities to care for atypical children 24/7. CENTRAL FLORIDA - On April 10, McCoy partnered with 27 Community Connection to sponsor the Run for The Russell Home 5K. Central Florida walked and rolled at the virtual event to raise funds to maintain the home, facilities and staff who care 24/7 for atypical children. Pam Brazell, HR Manager, praised how for 50 years she has experienced the selfless love the caregivers shower upon the residents. When the residents shared their thoughts, their feelings reflected the core values of The Russell Home: “They help me all day because they...
Florida

Great Strides: Mother promises to fight for Cystic Fibrosis cure in memory of son

https://www.wfla.com/community/health/great-strides-mother-promises-to-fight-for-cystic-fibrosis-cure-in-memory-of-son/ LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa Bay area mother is continuing to fight for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis after losing her son to the disease at a young age. She made him a promise as he lay in a coma. Sherry Jackson knew something was wrong with her second child, Michael, when he was born in Sept. 1997. Michael was coughing a lot, didn’t gain weight and his mother noticed something was off when it came time to change his diapers. “Right off the bat I knew something wasn’t quite right with him,” she...
Florida

Addition Financial Honored on OCPS Wall of Distinction

Lake Mary, Fla. (April 28, 2021) – Thanks to a partnership spanning more than 80 years, Addition Financial was recently honored by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) through their Virtual Wall of Distinction at the Crystal Awards. The Crystal Awards recognize school volunteers and Partners in Education, with the name reflecting the fact that they are highly valued for their lasting impact. Founded by OCPS teachers in 1937, Addition Financial has sponsored several school district events and provides other support to Orange County Public Schools. The credit union offers a co-branded debit card program, in which Addition Financial...
Page 48 of 61...4647484950...
© Credit Union Central 2025. All rights reserved.
Produced by Growth by Design