January 9th, 2023544Kennesaw – January 6, 2023 – With a strong commitment to the community and a mission to serve, Credit Union of Georgia announces donating over $100,000 in philanthropic donations in 2022. Credit Union of Georgia organizes and conducts fundraisers throughout the year to raise money and support local nonprofit organizations. The employees of the Credit Union nominate and vote annually to select the local charities in the communities the Credit Union will support. The top charities selected are then recognized and supported by Credit Union of Georgia for that year through various efforts including monetary donations, volunteerism and...
January 3rd, 2023372Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently made year-end donations to Cherished Children Daycare and Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.
Cherished Children Daycare is a nationally accredited child development program for parents that are working or attending school. They have two locations in Warner Robins and both locations received brand new playground equipment. Playground items included playhouses, ride on toys, balls and other equipment.
The Holly Jolly Shoppe is a holiday donation program benefiting Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Items donated...
December 27th, 20221249Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $115,350 to the United Way of Central Georgia.
United Way of Central Georgia's current mission is to change lives and improve community conditions. More than ever, United Way of Central Georgia is focused on developing the community's human and financial resources to produce a measurable impact on the community's most serious social problems.
Robins Financial Credit Union holds an annual employee fundraising campaign. This year, a total of 318 employees pledged over $76,000 from their campaign. This amount, along with other donations, brought the overall total...
December 27th, 2022241KENNESAW – December 23, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for The Salvation Army at Kroger in Kennesaw for an entire week. Their efforts and Doing the Most Good spirit paid off as they raised over $2,600! Along with this total, the Credit Union contributed an additional $4,000 bringing the grand total of funds raised to help individuals and families in the community to over $6,500! The Salvation Army helps communities, near and far, fight poverty, addiction, and homelessness. The money raised is given back to the community where it is received, providing help, hope and healing to our neighbors in need....
December 22nd, 2022170Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union will be giving back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. They selected different organizations throughout the counties they serve to receive a monetary donation that will help provide a little extra magic during the holiday season. The following organizations received a donation during the third week:
Peach County Department of Family & Children Services in Ft Valley
Rob’s Place in Forsyth
Georgia Industrial Children’s Home in Macon
Athens Meals on Wheels in Athens
Stepping Stone Child Advocacy Center in Dublin
Swainsboro...
December 20th, 2022139Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union employees recently donated over 40 Christmas gifts for elderly and disabled Central Georgia residents.
Robins Financial employees created Christmas gift boxes for donations to the Meals on Wheels of Houston County’s “Shoeboxes for the Elderly” program. The packages contained a variety of items from games to personal care items. These items will be delivered to Meals on Wheels recipients for the holidays.
Caption: Hillary Bobbitt with Robins Financial Credit Union delivers the Shoeboxes for the Elderly to Meals on Wheels of Houston County
Robins Financial Credit Union is a...
December 16th, 2022156Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union will be giving back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. They selected different organizations throughout the counties they serve to receive a monetary donation that will help provide a little extra magic during the holiday season. The following organizations received a donation during the second week:
Café Central in Milledgeville
Bibb County Department of Family & Children Services in Macon
Kiwanis Club of Fort Valley in Ft Valley
Sunshine House in Swainsboro
Perry Volunteer Outreach in Perry
Jones County Department of Family...
December 16th, 2022162Atlanta, Ga. (Dec. 16, 2022) – LGE Community Credit Union has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Greater Community Bank, a community bank with branches in Bartow, Floyd, and Gordon counties.
“LGE Community Credit Union and Greater Community Bank coming together will deepen the commitment to consumers and businesses in these communities,” says Chris Leggett, president and CEO of LGE Community Credit Union. “We look forward to continuing to serve the customers of Greater Community Bank. As a member- owned, not-for-profit cooperative, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of our...
December 15th, 2022151DULUTH, GA (December 15, 2022) – Furthering its commitment to continuing education, Georgia United Foundation announces the launch of its 29th annual High School Scholarship Competition featuring $25,000 in college scholarships awarded to six high school seniors.
The competition, which is open now through 11:59 pm, January 31, 2023, encourages college and technical school-bound students to showcase their creativity by submitting a one-minute video explaining how they will utilize their education to benefit the community. Additional consideration is given to demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities,...
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