May 14th, 2025011Individuals and families across Jacksonville, Orlando, and Atlanta prove what’s possible with the right tools, support and motivation.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – What could you do with more savings and less financial stress? For more than 31,000 participants - both VyStar members and community members across Florida and Georgia - that question just got easier to answer. VyStar Credit Union is proud to celebrate the success of its inaugural “VyStar Savings Challenge”, which empowered people to build better financial habits and take real steps toward a stronger future. Designed to tackle rising consumer debt and strengthen savings habits,...
May 12th, 2025014LAKE MARY, Fla. - To recognize the incredible work of teachers and nurses during their national appreciation weeks, Addition Financial Credit Union recently wrapped up a special weeklong tour across Central Florida, delivering heartfelt thanks and thoughtful surprises to those on the front lines of education and healthcare.
From May 5 through May 9, Addition Financial team members stopped by local schools and hospitals in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties, bringing picnic baskets packed with treats and goodies for lucky raffle winners. Some locations also enjoyed the bonus of a sponsored coffee bar, serving up...
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Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the tremendous success of its 2025 Charity Golf Tournament, held on April 4, 2025, at the beautiful Bay Point Golf Club. With strong support from credit union partners, community businesses, and local advocates, this year’s event raised $22,061 to benefit the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC).
The funds raised will directly support the center’s mission to provide critical services to children and families impacted by abuse and trauma in the Gulf Coast region.
"We’re incredibly grateful for the continued generosity of our partners and...
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JACKSONVILLE, FL — VyStar Credit Union and Family Support Services (FSS) proudly partnered on a groundbreaking program designed to provide financial education and banking access to youth in foster care in Florida. This program officially debuted with a “Financial Independence Signing Day” event held on Friday, April 18 at the VyStar Credit Union Roosevelt Branch in Jacksonville, FL.
Financial Independence Signing Day was a high-energy, celebratory event, much like a college signing day. The first group of individuals who successfully completed VyStar’s Fostering Financial Fitness program and received their...
May 8th, 2025013 Tampa, Florida - Floridacentral Credit Union is proud to announce the appointment of Alexis De Jesus as its new Chief Lending Officer, SVP. With a proven track record in leadership, risk management, and strategic growth, De Jesus brings an innovative vision and extensive experience to the credit union’s executive team.
In this role, De Jesus will oversee all aspects of the credit union’s lending operations, including consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending portfolios. He will lead initiatives focused on credit quality, portfolio diversification, and the development of risk-based lending strategies that align with member needs and...
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Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate IRA Assistant Wendy Ellerd for 25 years of service. Wendy currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have had Wendy as a part of our Credit Union family for the past 25 years. Her dedication, kindness, and exceptional service have made a profound impact on both our team and our members,” said VP Branch Operations Bron Ringstad. “Wendy consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that every member feels valued and supported. Her commitment to excellence and her genuine care for others have set a remarkable example for all...
May 8th, 2025015PENSACOLA, FL – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) announces six scholarships to seniors attending Northwest Florida and South Alabama schools. Scholarships are awarded to student members based on the student’s academic performance and passion for helping others.
The 2025 PenAir scholarship winners include:
Anna Rutledge – Saraland High School in Saraland, Ala.
Claudia Camacho – Foley High School in Foley, Ala.
Natalie Hendricks – Jay High School in Jay, Fla.
Seth Mannion – Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla.
Rodney Pritchett – Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Fla.
Kayna Horace – Baldwin County...
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Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Indirect Lending Officer Johna Jones has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the First Quarter of 2025. Johna has been employed with the Credit Union since August 2017 and currently resides in Gulf Breeze.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU’s Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Johna was nominated by a teammate for consistently bringing a positive and helpful attitude to her work and...
May 1st, 2025018PENSACOLA, FL – May 1, 2025 – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) has launched its Third Annual Snack Stock drive, collecting individually wrapped snacks for local cancer patients throughout May. At a joint press conference on April 28 at its Nine Mile Branch, PenAir announced partnerships with Quint Studer, Bubba Watson, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to expand support for patients undergoing treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
“At PenAir, Communerosity® is at the heart of everything we do, where community and generosity blend into something enduring,” said Lee Morgan, President & CEO of PenAir. “We’re...
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