December 5th, 2019110334Florida credit unions continue to offer substantial financial benefits to members, according to the Credit Union National Association’s Mid-Year 2019 Florida Membership Benefits Report.
According to Datatrac, the research firm behind CUNA’s report, credit unions in the state provided their 5.8 million credit union members $589,765,589 in direct financial benefits during the 12 months ending in June. That means, on average, credit union members received the equivalent of $101 each and that households received an average of $212.
Credit unions are member-owned and democratic, allowing these not-for-profit financial institutions to...
November 22nd, 201927122MPS Credit Union recently celebrated being awarded the prestigious national Juntos Avanzamos designation by Inclusiv. The Juntos Avanzamos designation is awarded to credit unions that are committed to serving Hispanic and immigrant communities by providing education and services that improve financial well-being.
In recognition of the honor, community members, business partners, MPS Credit Union employees, Inclusiv executives, and local dignitaries gathered at the credit union for a proclamation ceremony and celebration catered by MPS Credit Union Hispanic Business Partner, The Healthy Gourmet, and entertainment was provided by Jahinero...
November 18th, 2019185GTE Financial recently opened a new South Dale Mabry branch in a modern building less than a mile away from its former facility, according to a CUToday article.
The new building, located at 4202 W Kennedy Boulevard, features anti-skimming ATMs, new cutting-edge interior design and Interactive Teller Machines branded as GTE OnScreen.
"South Tampa is a premier neighborhood that GTE Financial is thrilled to have served for over 30 years," GTE Financial CEO and President Brian Best told CUToday. "We are proud of this new location and invite the community to stop by and take advantage of everything we have to offer."
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November 15th, 2019094McCoy Federal Credit Union sponsored Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s 28th Annual Furball fundraiser.
In 2019, more than 7,000 homeless animals received medical care, compassion and adoption services. The unique fundraiser at the Four Seasons in Orlando, Fla., joined elegant attendees with adoptable pets at the Cuddle Lounge and a silent auction featuring items from guitars to vacations. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s 28th Annual Furball was the largest and most successful in the event’s 28-year history, raising $346,000.
November 8th, 2019242McCoy Federal Credit Union in Florida has been active in many of the communities it serves with special fall events. McCoy Credit Union staff from the Clermont branch attended the Clermont Harvest Festival, an “ole fashion” fall festival that featured hand-made collectibles, rock climbing wall, train rides, music and a costume contest.
The credit union’s Lake Mary branch sponsored and attended the City of Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular, an event that brought trick-or-treating, a costume contest, music, and kids’ zone into Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall.
The Apopka Branch in Florida sponsored and attended the City of...
November 1st, 2019172The community joined together in celebrating with Everglades Federal Credit Union in Clewiston, Fla., when they held an Oct. 24 ribbon cutting and grand reopening of a branch that recently underwent an addition and complete remodel to better serve members. All members and guests who visited the branch that day were entered for an hourly raffle beginning at 10 a.m. ET and concluding with a 4 p.m. drawing. Each winner was awarded a prize valued at $50.
The credit union also served breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the celebratory day as they emphasized their “People Helping People” message.
On Oct. 26, credit union...
October 25th, 2019068McCoy Federal Credit Union in Florida, along with the partners of 27 Community Connection, sponsored Walk For Winnie, a fundraising event for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
Walk For Winnie brought families, supporters, medical teams, and NICU Graduates together at SeaWorld to celebrate “Tiny Babies. Big Miracles.” Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies has one of the largest and most technologically advanced NICUs in the nation. More than 1,400 premature and critically ill babies are admitted each year for life-saving care.
October 18th, 20192579On Oct. 2, Alive Credit Union was the first credit union in Northeast Florida to receive the Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation. Community partners and leaders came together to celebrate in the Juntos Avanzamos Flag Raising Ceremony.
In order to receive this designation, a credit union must complete an extensive application process and demonstrate what initiatives have been implemented to serve the needs of the Hispanic market.
Alive Credit Union has been dedicated to providing low-cost financial solutions to its members for over 65 years,and over the past few years the Alive team has been focused on developing more...
October 4th, 20192861McCoy Federal Credit Union’s Ocoee Branch in Florida joined community partners at the annual Southeastern Food Bank fundraiser on Sept. 21. In 2018, volunteers at the Southeastern Food Bank’s two storage centers distributed two million pounds of food and goods to over 75 non-profits in 25 countries.
McCoy Federal Credit Union embodies the Credit Union charter of “People Helping People” through sponsorship to help those in need and dedicated service to their members. Beginning in 1954, McCoy Federal has grown to 13 branches assisting more than 65,000 members to achieve their financial goals and dreams.
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