September 10th, 20202115McCoy 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, 20204170In 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, 2020141210Credit 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.
Alabama Credit Union: To help...
September 10th, 2020483McCoy 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, 2020385McCoy 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, 2020198Alicia 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, 20203102Credit 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...
August 27th, 2020187Tropical Financial Credit Union is proud to announce it has received an Aetna Workplace Well-being Award for the third year in a row. The South Florida-based financial institution earned a Bronze award in 2018, followed by a Silver ranking in 2019 and another Silver in 2020.
The Aetna Workplace Well-being awards started in 2017 to recognize companies with Aetna health care plans that go above and beyond to encourage health and wellness among employees. To apply, companies are required to share their well-being strategies, communications and program implementations. Then, a peer review committee made up of wellness professionals with an...
August 21st, 20202423Credit Union Loan Source (CULS), an Atlanta-based CUSO owned by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU) and three Georgia credit unions, has been expanding its reach into Florida.
CULS already provides more than 50 credit unions in seven states with an alternative investment secured by assets they understand well – auto loans. Now, the CUSO is proud to announce it has signed six credit unions in Florida since the beginning of the year. In fact, Achieva Credit Union, a $2 billion asset-size credit union in Florida, recently became CULS’ largest non-owner participant.
The CULS model asks credit unions to...
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