March 2nd, 2020161Both GTE Financial and Suncoast credit unions took an active rule in supporting a local walk that helps unite guide dogs with those who need them most.
The Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., gathers the public for fun, food and recreation in downtown St. Petersburg each spring, according to a Tampa Bay Times article. This year, the event will take place on Marcy 21 from 9 a.m. until noon, with activities for both dogs and their humans.
The Walkathon is an annual tradition in St. Petersburg, spreading awareness and support for the organization's trainers, staff and facility for 34 years. Those who...
March 2nd, 20206109VyStar Credit Union recently presented employees with their annual gift for 2020 -- journals made by women who are writing their own stories.
The journals were produced by employees from Rethreaded, a Jacksonville-based non-profit that provides jobs to human trafficking survivors. In February, VyStar President and CEO Brian Wolfburg toured the Rethreaded facility in Downtown Jacksonville and had the opportunity to speak with and hear from many of the women.
Dating back to its founding in July 2012, Rethreaded has employed 40 women who are survivors of human trafficking. In addition to making scarves, jewelry, home goods and more, the...
February 27th, 20201239JM Associates Federal Credit Union recently, with mixed emotions, announced the retirement of Paul E. Numbers, Jr. as of February.
Paul has served as the vice president of finance for JMAFCU for the past five years. He has served the credit union movement for more than 35 years as the CEO of State Employees Credit Union, the CEO of Marketplace Federal Credit Union and the vice president of finance and information systems of Coastline Federal Credit Union. Before joining the credit union movement, Paul served in the U.S. Navy.
"Paul will be truly missed and we wish him well in his retirement," JM Associates FCU said in a press release.
February 26th, 20202101Lisa Brown, president and CEO of Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union, is one of three community leaders who will be honored at the Cool Breeze Art and Smooth Jazz Festival in Tallahassee, Fla. on March 6 and March 7.
According to a WTXL Tallahassee article, Brown will be honored alongside Felina Martin, the executive director of the Institute for the NonProfit Innovation and Excellence, and Royce Lovett, a Mowtown Gospel Recording Artist and Tallahassee native who recently competed on TV show The Voice.
The Cool Breeze Art and Smooth Jazz Festival is a free event featuring local bands and a variety of works from local artists. Read...
February 26th, 20201174McCoy Federal Credit Union recently sponsored the 12th Annual Boone Brave Run 5K at Boone High School in Orlando, Fla.
Now on the third year of a five-year renovation plan sponsored by McCoy, Boone High School's McCoy Federal Credit Union Athletic Complex renovations encompass a new football turf, running track and video score board. Upgrades were also completed on the press box, restrooms and concession stand. Proceeds from the Brave Run contribute to the "Revive the Tribe" campaign, aiming to further renovate and improve the McCoy Federal Credit Union Athletic Complex.
McCoy Federal Credit Union embodies the credit union charter of...
February 24th, 2020094USF has agreed to sponsor a major fundraising event to create sponsorships for students attending the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus.
USF FCU, headquartered in Tampa, is the event sponsor to USF's popular Brunch on the Bay at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Attendees will enjoy exquisite cuisine from restaurants throughout the Sarasota area, wonderful fellowship with friends, and have the opportunity to invest in the future of the community by supporting student scholarships.
"It is an honor and privilege to give back to the university through these scholarships," said USF FCU CEO and President Richard J....
February 21st, 20200135Jenny Vipperman, the chief lending officer at VyStar Credit Union in Florida, has recently been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation).
She was one of four new members added from across the country.
Vipperman, who began her career working for an Enterprise Rent-a-Car branch in northern Virginia, broke onto the credit union scene around 2006 by helping begin an indirect lending program at Apple Federal Credit Union in Fairfax, Va., according to a CreditUnionTimes article. Vipperman also served as vice president of consumer lending at Tower Federal Credit Union in Laurel,...
February 20th, 2020377VyStar Credit Union recently pledged $2.5 million to The Museum of Science & History's (MOSH) 2.0 capital campaign, according to a What's Up Jacksonville article.
With that donation, VyStar became the title sponsor for the VyStar Credit Union Cultural Ecosystem, an area within the museum that will explore Jacksonville's roots and identity.
In addition to the donation, VyStar Credit Union will sponsor free admission for all military personnel and their families on April 18, representing the credit union's longstanding commitment to recognizing and honoring the services of the local military community. VyStar President and CEO...
February 19th, 20206201Country Financial Credit Union will soon expand to serve the financial needs of the West Nassau area.
The credit union, which has served the Macclenny area and surrounding communities for more than 50 years, is in the process of building a new, state-of-the-art branch at 450027 Old Dixie Highway in Callahan. On March 9, the credit union will begin operating out of a temporary branch in an existing building on the same property.
“We are eager to begin serving our members and neighbors in Callahan,” said Anita Crews, president and CEO of Country Financial Credit Union. “I’m excited to see this growth in our credit union. It is a...
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