April 11th, 2023165(PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — Apr. 3, 2023) – Associated Credit Union and Marietta High School partner to create a new career pathway for students. The new career pathway at Marietta High School’s College and Career Academy will allow students to work for Associated Credit Union’s e-branch department as junior interactive service representatives.
This groundbreaking partnership expands the student’s finance industry knowledge by allowing them real-world experiences. The students selected for this pathway were required to complete an interview process and are paid wages. The students underwent rigorous training with Associated Credit...
April 11th, 20232660Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated 10 Chromebooks to Men About Change to help develop their computer lab.
Men About Change/Women About Change is an educational enrichment, mentoring, early learning, and childcare/supervision project. They enhance the lives of at-risk young men and women by improving their academic performance, emotional and psychological development, and self-esteem through a supportive environment that fosters and promotes learning and growth, and through mentorships that expose our youth to the infinite possibilities and opportunities in their lives. They serve their students by...
April 5th, 2023089NASHVILLE, GA – First Commerce Credit Union recently partnered with Chaparral & Robalo Boats, one of South Georgia’s largest employers, to host a Financial Literacy Challenge for their more than 950 employees. Over a two-week period, employees were challenged to complete a series of online financial wellness courses to be entered to win more than $1,500 in prizes ranging from gift cards to local businesses to a new Apple iPad.
First Commerce created the Financial Literacy Challenge for Chaparral & Robalo Boats by developing a customized playlist of six financial literacy modules focusing on topics such as building financial...
April 5th, 20231129DULUTH, GA (April 4, 2023)— Georgia United Credit Union announced its plans to merge with North Main Credit Union, headquartered in Cornelia, GA. The proposed merger was approved on March 9 by the Board of Directors and will strengthen the service and community impact in Habersham and Banks counties along with the employees of Fieldale Farms Corporation and Ethicon, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company). The merger is dependent on regulatory and North Main Credit Union member approval which we anticipate in late June with a merger date of July 1, 2023.
“We have been working with Georgia United to make sure that this merger is a...
April 3rd, 2023135DULUTH, GA (March 31, 2023) — Georgia United Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce seven grant recipients of the 2023 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers program. School Crashers is one of the Foundation’s largest community service programs that offers schools across the state an opportunity to apply for a school facility makeover. The program strengthens communities by supporting local school systems with the end goal of improving the learning environment for the students, faculty and staff.
Through the previous nine years, Georgia United’s School Crashers program has positively...
March 29th, 2023052Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia by making a $5,000 donation to their Adopt A Room program.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia provides support services for families with critically ill or injured children being treated in area medical facilities. In addition to housing, the families are provided meals and an opportunity to connect with other families facing similar difficult situations.
Caption: Amy Etheridge and Christol Clymer with Robins Financial Credit Union presents the donation check to Ronald McDonald House Charities...
March 27th, 2023654DULUTH, GA (March 27,2023) – Georgia United Foundation is pleased to name six Georgia high school seniors as recipients of its 2023 Scholarship Competition. A total of $25,000 in scholarships were awarded to these deserving students who plan to attend college or a technical school during the 2023-2024 school year. This marks the 29th year of the scholarship program, named for Georgia United Credit Union’s founder and notable board members.
During the tenure of the Georgia United scholarship program, a total of $363,000 has been distributed among 247 scholars.
The foundation’s scholarship program encourages higher education-bound...
March 21st, 2023035Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a $5,000 donation to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity for their 2023 Homecourt Pickle Ball Tournament. This event will take place in October.
In addition to the donation, a team of Robins Financial Credit Union employees volunteered at a home in Lynmore Estates for Habitat’s “Women Build Day.” This amazing team of ladies completed projects like painting, installing doors, hanging shelving and so much more.
Robins Financial Credit Union has proudly partnered with the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity since 2008, and their employees regularly volunteer their time to...
March 9th, 2023149Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently announced their STAR Award winners of the year in the following categories: Star Leader, Star Performer, Star Producer, and Branch of the Year. These awards recognize employees for exceptional performance and dedication to the credit union’s mission and vision.
The Star Leader, Star Performer, and Star Producer of the Year were selected out of 108 employees who were recognized through Robins Financial’s STAR Awards program in 2022, and were voted upon by management.
In addition to the individual award recipients, Robins Financial also selected a Branch of the Year, which...