December 28th, 2021577DULUTH, GA (December 22, 2021) – The holidays were brighter for children and mothers in need thanks to the generous donations made to Georgia United Foundation’s 31st annual Wish Tree program.
Wish Tree provides gifts to children and mothers in need in Georgia through donations made by members and community partners. This year, 1,284 wishes were granted to deserving children and mothers in 10 counties.
The ongoing challenges of COVID-19 inspired the foundation to continue to offer a virtual donation option so the community could participate from the comfort of their home. Donors were able to select the charity location and the...
December 23rd, 20213119Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is spreading holiday cheer through their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. Various organizations throughout the counties they serve were selected and a monetary donation was made to assist with any holiday activities the organizations have planned for the communities they serve. The following organizations received a donation during the fourth week:
Athens Area Community Foundation Empty Stocking Fund in Athens
Monroe County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Forsyth
Perry Volunteer Outreach in Perry
Swainsboro Rotary in Swainsboro
Robins Air Force Base Spouses Club...
December 23rd, 2021194Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated new computers to Cherished Children Too daycare. These computers will be used by the elementary aged children that attend the daycare after school to assist with their classwork.
Cherished Children is a nationally accredited child development program for parents that are working or attending school. Parents pay fees based on total family income. Cherished Children daycare also offers free Georgia Pre-K parenting classes and family support/parent programs.
December 20th, 20215107Warner Robins, GA — It’s the season of giving and Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to give back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. Various organizations throughout the counties they serve were selected and a monetary donation was made to assist with any holiday festivities. The following organizations received a donation during the third week:
• Sunshine House in Swainsboro
• Café Central in Milledgeville
• Bibb County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Macon
• Stepping Stone Child Advocacy Center in Dublin
• Telfair County Sheriff’s Office in McRae
•...
December 17th, 2021277Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union employees recently donated 55 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.
December 16th, 20213141Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is happy to announce that they are once again distributing a Member Rebate. The credit union paid just over $18 million Member Rebate to qualifying members on December 14, 2021. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Robins Financial has given back to members. Since 2017, Robins Financial has given back over $73 million to members in the form of a Member Rebate.
The active participation of both borrowers and savers contributed to the overall success of the credit union in 2021. When the credit union does well, the members share those benefits. The Member Rebate was based on many...
December 10th, 2021592Duluth, GA (December 9, 2021) – Georgia United Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of their 28th annual High School Competition which will award $30,000 in scholarships to six student members.
The foundation’s unique scholarship program encourages college bound students to showcase their creativity through a one-minute video submission explaining how they will use their education to help the community. Additional consideration is given to academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities.
Last year, the foundation added two additional scholarships in memory of board members...
December 10th, 2021482Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is continuing to give back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. Organizations were selected and a monetary donation was made to assist with any holiday activities the organizations have planned this year for the community. The following organizations received a donation during the second week:
Rob’s Place in Forsyth
Houston County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Warner Robins
Georgia Industrial Children’s Home in Macon
Athens Community Council on Aging Meals on Wheels in Athens
Kids Yule Love in Macon
Kiwanis...
December 9th, 2021385Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union employees recently teamed up with Merrie’s Closet, a United Way of Central Georgia initiative, and local schools to donate over 770 pairs of socks.
Merrie’s Closet provides students in the community a clothing source and one of the biggest needs are socks. Many students are missing valuable class time because they are not dressed properly or have soiled clothing. The closets are located in local schools and can provide new clothing items for the students.
Caption: Christol Clymer with Robins Financial Credit Union delivers the socks to Merrie’s Closet at Elam Alexander...
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