June 24th, 2026043SnackStock 2026 highlights the power of community in supporting patients during treatment
PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, has successfully completed SnackStock 2026, collecting more than 8,100 individually packaged snacks to support cancer patients receiving treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
Throughout the month of May, SnackStock brought together individuals, families, and businesses from across the Pensacola area to meet a simple but meaningful need. Donation sites at PenAir branches and Blue Wahoos home games made it easy...
June 18th, 2026034Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Pensacola native Jennifer Perez has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Marketing. In this crucial role, Perez will spearhead short- and long-term marketing strategies, ensure brand consistency, oversee ROI and performance metrics, manage budgets, and maintain a high-performing team.
“Jennifer’s background in financial marketing and proven experience with developing teams will be an immediate asset to our division,” said Pam Hatt, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “We are excited about her fresh perspective...
June 18th, 2026054Expanded executive role aligns lending, marketing, public relations, and community development to strengthen member growth and engagement
LAKE MARY, Fla. - As Addition Financial Credit Union continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact across the communities it serves, the organization has named Miriam Mitchell Chief Growth Officer. In this newly expanded executive role, Mitchell will lead a unified growth strategy that brings together lending, marketing, public relations and community development to strengthen member relationships, drive sustainable growth and advance the credit union's mission of helping members achieve financial...
June 5th, 2026033Through everyday VyStar debit card purchases, members are helping fund student success, education programs and critical school needs.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Everyday purchases are making a lasting impact in local schools thanks to VyStar Credit Union members, who helped generate more than $49,0000 this academic year for 19 Florida high schools through VyStar’s High School Debit Card Give Back Program.
“The VyStar Debit Card Give Back Program has been a tremendous benefit to Bradford High School because it provides flexible funding that directly supports our students and school community,” said Chris Coffey, Bradford High School...
June 1st, 2026039LAKE MARY, Fla. -- The Addition Financial Foundation is expanding its Renovate to Educate program in 2026, selecting five Central Florida public schools to receive newly designed or renovated “needs spaces” that support students and families facing hardship.
Now entering its second year focused on transforming needs spaces in public schools, the program will expand into Volusia County for the first time, bringing the total number of participating school districts to five across Central Florida.
The 2026 Renovate to Educate program recipients are:
Meadowbrook Middle School (Orange County Public Schools)
9th Grade Center at...
May 29th, 2026026Pensacola, Florida – In celebration of Older Americans Month, Gulf Winds made a $5,000 donation to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging in Atmore, Alabama. Through this donation, Gulf Winds is proud to support the agency’s commitment to helping local seniors stay connected, nourished, and supported with services that make an impactful difference in their every day.
The Escambia County Area Agency on Aging serves older adults and caregivers across the region by connecting them with programs and resources that promote independence, well-being, and quality of life. Through nutrition programs, caregiver support, and community outreach...
May 26th, 2026036Pensacola, Florida – The Gulf Winds Foundation is proud to announce that it recently awarded up to $45,000 in scholarships to five outstanding student members: Myiah Alverson, Ellie Nissim, Sarah Schultz, Colton Rollin, and Emma Grayce Fuqua. Each recipient will receive a renewable scholarship, including four awards of up to $10,000 and one award of up to $5,000, to support their educational pursuits and aspirations.
This year Gulf Winds received 62 completed applications for the program from a diverse group of students. Open to members of Gulf Winds Credit Union, recipients were selected through a competitive process that evaluated each...
May 21st, 2026041LAKE MARY, Fla. (May 21, 2026) – The Addition Financial Foundation is celebrating 20 years of investing in student success by awarding scholarships to 10 outstanding students through its 2026 Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program -- its largest group of recipients to date.
Named in honor of Addition Financial Credit Union’s former President and CEO, the program provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. This year, the Foundation expanded the program to reach more students than ever before, awarding eight scholarships to high school seniors and two to graduate-level students. Each recipient will...
May 21st, 2026047Pensacola, Florida (May 20, 2025) – As part of its continued leadership evolution, Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce two senior leadership promotions that further align the organization around responsible growth, operational excellence, and exceptional member service.
Haley Murph has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Technology. In this position, Murph will bring together our Business Transformation team, Enterprise Technology team, and Cybersecurity team. Uniting these teams will allow for more seamless work across departments to deliver an even better, more modern banking experience for the members and communities...
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