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,...Florida
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
$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
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
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
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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
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...Florida
We Florida Financial partnered with One Tree Planted to provide the community with a way to safely dispose of their unwanted documents while commemorating Earth Day simultaneously. On Thursday, April 22nd, their Margate branch hosted a COVID-friendly drive-thru dedicated to collecting unwanted personal documents. For every 2lbs of shredded documents received, We Florida Financial, in partnership with One Tree Planted, pledged to plant a tree in Florida. Their team managed to fill 7 barrels of shredded documents thanks to the community and together, with One Tree Planted, We Florida Financial will plant 875 trees. “We had just as many...Florida
Lake Mary, Fla. (May 12, 2021) – To help young members take charge of their finances, Addition Financial has launched a TikTok account. As short-form videos gain traction among Generation Z, Addition Financial has become one of the first credit unions to incorporate financial education into its TikTok content.
“At Addition Financial, our priority is to help our members to make informed financial decisions that help them achieve their goals,” said Cristina Lehman, Marketing Manager at Addition Financial. “Through these short, digestible videos, we can educate the next generation by debunking money myths and sharing practical tips...Florida
As part of its national award-winning MyWay checking program, First Commerce
provided scholarships to two members pursuing degrees in higher education
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – First Commerce Credit Union recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local students who are MyWay checking account members. Through this unique program, MyWay checking account members are eligible each year to apply for the scholarships, which can be used toward expenses for higher education.
This year’s MyWay Scholarship recipients are Teagan Milhous and Manna Robertson. Milhous is pursuing a degree in Finance at Florida State University in the Fall....
