May 4th, 2026024JACKSONVILLE, FL — At VyStar Credit Union, doing good isn’t just an initiative - it’s who we are. In 2025VyStar employees turned purpose into action, contributing more than 45,000 volunteer hours in communities across Florida and Georgia. From supporting youth education and veterans to advancing the arts and improving quality of life, employees dedicated their time and talents to causes that matter most.
Combined with $8.2 million in philanthropic contributions last year, VyStar’s impact continues to strengthen the communities we serve.
This spirit of service is deeply embedded in VyStar’s culture and brought to life by employees...
April 27th, 2026020Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf Coast to advance their mission of raising funding, awareness, and urgency for childhood cancer research. This donation reflects the credit union’s commitment to financially empowering local youth and families and demonstrates true dedication to supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
For over 10 years, Rally Gulf Coast has dedicated their impact to changing the future of childhood cancer, fostering a child’s future, and a family’s hope, and increasing the drive to discover better...
April 20th, 2026023Pensacola, Florida– On Monday, April 13, the Gulf Winds Foundation proudly hosted its third annual charitable golf tournament, Chip in Fore Charity, at Pensacola Country Club in Pensacola, FL. The day brought the credit union community together for a memorable mix of golf, connection, and generosity, raising more than $100,000 to support the Gulf Winds Foundation and its ongoing impact.
A full roster of teams competed in a classic four-player scramble featuring a hole-in-one challenge to win a brand-new Honda vehicle, and several on-course games, including one with the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Through the funds raised, the tournament...
April 20th, 2026020TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union today announced the launch of a new co-branded Leon County Schools debit card, designed to give members a simple, everyday way to support public education.
Through Addition Financial’s School District Debit Card Program, the credit union will donate $0.03 to the Foundation for Leon County Schools every time a member signs, swipes, or taps the card, turning routine debit card use into ongoing support for students, teachers, and schools across the district.
Addition Financial designed the card alongside Leon County Schools, reflecting the district’s identity and pride while...
April 16th, 2026020JACKSONVILLE, FL — VyStar Credit Union has been named to TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Financial Services 2026, based on a nationwide consumer survey conducted by partnership with global data firm Statista.
“We're honored to be recognized alongside some of the nation’s most respected financial institutions,” said Brian Wolfburg, VyStar President/CEO. “This distinction is especially meaningful because it’s based on direct feedback from consumers about the services and products they trust every day. It reflects the confidence our members place in us and our team’s commitment to delivering meaningful value and...
April 9th, 2026056Boone High School Students Prepared Free Basic Tax Returns for McCoy Federal Credit Union Members Ahead of Tax Day.
ORLANDO, FL – On April 2, 2026, the McCoy Cares Foundation hosted students from Boone High School’s Finance Magnet Program, in partnership with Heart of Florida United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), at McCoy Federal Credit Union’s Michigan Branch. Under the supervision of instructor William Daniel, the students prepared free basic tax returns for the credit union’s members. Twenty-six members registered to participate in advance.
In the weeks leading up to tax season, each student completed...
April 8th, 2026042Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that David Powell, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, has been reappointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Gulf Coast State College District Board of Trustees.
Powell has been a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees, contributing his leadership and financial expertise to support the college’s mission of providing high-quality education and workforce development opportunities across the region. His reappointment reflects his continued commitment to strengthening educational access and economic growth in Northwest Florida.
“David’s leadership...
April 8th, 2026024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than 80 senior-level economics students at Leon High School gained hands-on money management experience April 2 as First Commerce Credit Union and the FCCU Foundation kicked off Financial Literacy Month.
As the nonprofit arm of First Commerce, the FCCU Foundation focuses on fostering financial literacy for all age groups across North Florida and South Georgia. At Leon High, the Foundation led an interactive, game-style Financial Fitness Fair designed to help students build strong financial fundamentals as young adults.
During the Financial Fitness Fair, students received fictional identities that came...
April 8th, 2026020Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Member Service Counselor II Kimberly Hixon for 30 years of service. Kimberly currently resides in Crestview.
On Thursday, April 2, a celebratory breakfast was held at the North Crestview Branch to honor Kimberly’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
North Crestview Branch Manager Marilyn Boyer congratulated Kimberly, saying, “Kim has served the North Crestview Branch for 20 of her 30 years with Eglin FCU, and we deeply value the wisdom and knowledge she has gained during that time....
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