January 29th, 20213146Barbara Martin-VanDuser, vice president of branch operations at GeoVista Credit Union, recently reported the following about GeoVista Member Service Representative Alex Howe:
Our team member, Alex, has a big heart and a desire to help anywhere there is a need. When she learned the local children’s home needed help, she had a great idea.
Alex volunteered to wrap gifts for her co-workers for a donation. GeoVista was in full support of this idea! Her goal was to raise funds and provide much needed items that the home’s already strained budget didn’t allow them to purchase. Alex’s efforts and the generous support of the CU...
November 20th, 202053211In mid-March of this year — when businesses across the country were closing their doors to comply with state-mandated lockdowns aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 — Atlanta Postal Credit Union ($2.4B, Atlanta, GA) was executing an ambitious plan to launch a new division and expand into new markets.
A year in the making, Atlanta Postal’s roll out of Center Parc Credit Union involved working with Walmart to open two new branches; with the city of Savannah, GA, to create a four-acre community garden; and with Georgia State University for naming rights to its stadium. The looming pandemic forced the credit union to consider...
November 19th, 2020197179Georgia United Credit Union is the recipient of three prestigious 2020 MarCom Awards, judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP).
In the category of Digital Media, Georgia United won the highest honor, Platinum, for its “Vote for Your Favorite Team” social content. The other two awards were Gold, one for the annual report in the category of Print Media and one for the Affinity Debit Card Campaign in the category of Strategic Communications.
“We are excited and honored to be recognized for marketing excellence by these international MarCom awards,” said Aaron Chestnut, chief marketing officer....
November 16th, 20201598Georgia United Credit Union and Georgia United Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to their board of directors.
Steve Geddes will serve on the Georgia United Credit Union Board of Directors, Reverend Mark Starr will serve on both the Georgia United Credit Union Board of Directors and the Georgia United Foundation Board of Directors and Dr. Jason Branch will serve as treasurer on the Georgia United Foundation Board of Directors.
“As I reflect on my time serving on the board, I recognize how blessed we have been to have so many talented and dedicated people volunteer their time and energy. That...
November 16th, 20205995Georgia United Credit Union Foundation is excited to announce the return of its Wish Tree program. Now in its 30th year, Wish Tree provides gifts to children in Georgia’s foster care system through generous donations made by members and community partners.
Make the holidays brighter for children now through Dec. 9, by donating requested toys or articles of clothing from the online shopping list found at gucufoundation.org/wishtree. Purchased gifts will ship directly to the branch and the local Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will pick up and deliver gifts to children in time for the holidays. Monetary donations to the...
October 20th, 2020770The Davis Direction Foundation’s The Zone works tirelessly to help those in our community who battle addiction. It is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) that mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community to make it possible for the recovery population to find long-term recovery.
Credit Union of Georgia has been a supporter of the organization since 2018 and proudly sponsors their quarterly Recovery Roundtable Leadership Council as well as other events totaling in over $4,000 in support dollars.
During the quarterly Recovery Roundtable Leadership Council leaders from all over the community gather to discuss...
September 10th, 2020141178Credit unions across the southeast have continued to remain vigilant and proactive as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads. Credit unions take pride in helping all people afford life. That's why many have begun offering assistance in their local communities.
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Alabama Teachers Credit Union: Since the pandemic began, ATCU has committed more than $10,000 strictly for the support of local small businesses. Branches ahve purchased gift cards from local restaurants and pass those out in the drive-thrus, distributed food to children in need and even supported local mission centers with supplies.
Alabama Credit Union: To help...
September 9th, 20201115As a credit union founded by educators, Credit Union of Georgia loves to give back to local schools. This year the Marietta High School Basketball program was seeking a supporter for a state-of-the-art LED scores table for not only their basketball season, but also all Winter Sports and to allow the Audio-Visual Department to showcase their talents. Credit Union of Georgia was excited to provide the $12,000 donation that would allow them to create a better game and education experience for years to come.
“The Marietta High School basketball program is so grateful for the support of Credit Union of Georgia. It is so apparent how they...
August 28th, 2020394Credit unions affiliated with the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates’ were recently recognized for outstanding outreach to members and communities through the Credit Union National Association’s statewide awards.
Southeastern credit unions help people afford life in a variety of ways and, each year, CUNA provides the LSCU with a way to recognize these efforts with a statewide awards program. The program features four awards, which credit unions compete for within categories based on asset size.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Services Award commends a credit union for its outstanding efforts in...
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