September 29th, 2020083Earlier this year, Addition Financial was named the Platinum Sponsor of CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Now, in order to best serve the community’s needs, the two organizations have expanded their partnership to serve all age groups.
“During this global pandemic, we at Addition Financial know that we have the power to make a meaningful impact during COVID-19. We are proud to work alongside another organization with a people helping people mindset, and look forward to serving our community together,” said Katie Thomasson, Vice President of Community Engagement at Addition Financial.
Through this partnership,...
September 29th, 20201130McCoy Federal Credit Union partnered with 27 Community Connection to sponsor the Appetite for the Arches virtual culinary gala in Orlando to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF).
WFTV’s Greg Warmoth commentated the livestreamed Facebook event showcasing top chefs creating unusual and delectable dishes with McDonald’s ingredients, a silent auction, and entertainment. The festivities raised over $155,000 to give families who would otherwise stay in cars or waiting rooms a home away from home to be near critically ill children.
RMHCCF annually hosts over 27,000 overnight stays saving families $3.3...
September 10th, 20202101McCoy Federal and partners of 27 Community Connection (27CC) helped to fund the Hope Now Foundation Backpack-A-Thon Virtual School Supply Drive in Orlando, Florida. WFTV’s 27CC launched a social media campaign encouraging viewers to support a student through online donations. The drive purchased backpacks filled with school supplies for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole county students to start the new school year with the tools they need.
The Hope Now Foundation (HNF) formed in 2003 to give immunizations to impoverished school children and soon discovered additional needs to be met. The first HNF school drive assisted 75 students with...
September 10th, 20204163In order to expand its reach in Lake County, Addition Financial has opened its newest branch in Eustis. This branch is Addition Financial’s third in Lake County, joining branches in Clermont and Leesburg.
“At Addition Financial, we’re proud to be a part of the Lake County community. Our mission is to bring financial education and success to everyone, and we look forward to continuing to serve that mission through our Eustis branch,” said Kevin Miller, President and CEO.
As a credit union founded by educators, Addition Financial has a strong partnership with Lake County Public Schools. The credit union currently supports the...
September 10th, 2020141201Credit unions across the southeast have continued to remain vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. Credit unions take pride in helping all people afford life. That's why many have begun offering assistance in their local communities.
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Alabama Teachers Credit Union: Since the pandemic began, ATCU has committed more than $10,000 strictly for the support of local small businesses. Branches ahve purchased gift cards from local restaurants and pass those out in the drive-thrus, distributed food to children in need and even supported local mission centers with supplies.
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September 10th, 2020478McCoy Federal donated to New Beginnings of Central Florida (NBCF) to strengthen those overcome by homelessness and poverty. NBCF was formed in 2007 when the founders discovered Clermont had no shelters or aid to prepare the homeless for economic independence. A small team of volunteer case workers implemented daily mandatory programs of education, private counseling, and on-the-job training. They also guided clients through the referral process for housing, utilities, health care, food, and clothing.
As of 2020, New Beginnings has grown to 25 staff members and 1,000 volunteers; established social services locations, food pantries, and...
September 9th, 2020382McCoy Federal’s Apopka branch in Florida is participating in the Apopka Pregnancy Care Center (APCC) Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser—a unique drive that distributed over 1,000 empty baby bottles to area businesses for donations.
In addition to setting up a branch lobby display, Apopka volunteered to sort the enormous volume of coins.
After counting $10,000 from a previous campaign, APCC’s President, Rodger Reiswig, sent a letter of acclamation.
“Each time we came in with boxes of coins your team smiled and asked about the fundraiser. You genuinely cared. We commend your willingness to be involved in the community with...
September 1st, 2020193Alicia Quevedo, Chief Membership Officer of Power Financial Credit Union was chosen as Professional of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU), in the large credit union category ($250 million in assets and greater). Quevedo, along with the other winners in NAFCU’s 2020 Annual Awards Competition, will be honored during NAFCU’s Virtual Congressional Caucus, September 14-15.
“Alicia works tirelessly to fulfill Power Financial Credit Union’s purpose of helping guide our members to better financial lives today and for generations to come. She is always willing to tackle any obstacle, even if...
August 28th, 2020398Credit unions affiliated with the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates’ were recently recognized for outstanding outreach to members and communities through the Credit Union National Association’s statewide awards.
Southeastern credit unions help people afford life in a variety of ways and, each year, CUNA provides the LSCU with a way to recognize these efforts with a statewide awards program. The program features four awards, which credit unions compete for within categories based on asset size.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Services Award commends a credit union for its outstanding efforts in...
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