October 25th, 201831214Atlanta Postal Credit union recently became the first credit union to add the Cupre Prepaid Visa Card to its menu of services.
The re-loadable Cupre Prepaid Visa Card is now available to both members and non-members 18 years of age or older at any APCU branch and online at apcu.com.
Designed for those seeking the convenience and security of a Visacard without the commitment of a checking account or credit check, the Cupre Prepaid Visa Card offers consumers benefits including: no hidden fees, no minimum balance, no credit check, no overdraft fees, free direct deposit, purchase power anywhere Visa is accepted, access to more than...
October 25th, 201801251st Choice Credit Union CEO Sharon Odom recently shared her thoughts on the challenges facing small credit unions with Credit Union Journal.
"Cybersecurity is a big deal right now, so having access to experts to manage my systems is expensive and that's been one of my main challenges," Odom told the publication. "Making sure I have a solid disaster-recovery plan is a big priority."
Odom's remarks were featured in a recent Credit Union Journal article titled, "What are the biggest challenges facing CDFIs and small credit unions?"
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October 23rd, 20180106Robins Federal Credit Union recently led a helping hand — actually, several helping hands — to its local Habitat for Humanity.
The credit union made a corporate donation to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition, a team of employees worked on three Habitat houses in Lynmore Estate's for Habitat's Women Build Day," according to a Credit Union Journal article.
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October 22nd, 20181135Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, the state’s trade organization for credit unions, delivered the unexpected by giving away gift cards to unsuspecting patrons of a local convenience store on Oct. 18, International Credit Union Day.
“This is so unexpected, and such a blessing, it really is,” said Anisa Washington when she was surprised with the card while preparing to fill her trunk’s tank. “I wasn’t expecting it, and the truck uses a lot of gas! This is going to be a big help, and I appreciate it!”
Although the cards were randomly gifted, several of the recipients stated they were members of Georgia credit unions, with...
October 22nd, 2018296Peach State Federal Credit Union recently announced that it will continue supporting an event that provides thousands of dollars in scholarships to Oconee County students.
Peach State made the announcement at the latest Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser Oct. 18 at the University of North Georgia's Oconee campus. The event raised about $15,700 in scholarships for Oconee County students attending any UNG campus.
Oconeefest has been raising scholarship money for several years now — and Peach State has been supporting the event just as long.
"We've been here since the beginning," said Ryan Hawk, senior vice president of business...
October 22nd, 20180102Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a donation aimed at healing grieving children.
The credit union based in Warner Robins, Ga., recently presented a check to Heart of Georgia Hospice to run its Camp WINGS. The camp, held from Nov. 9 until Nov. 11, is meant for youth ages 6 to 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one, according to a Credit Union Times article. The children participate in normal camp activities and receie free grief counseling. They also live around children their own ages who have experienced similar situations.
The camp aims to teach the children about the grieving process and how they can move forward...
October 22nd, 20181320CORE Credit Union's recent merger with Savannah Federal Credit Union was referenced in a Credit Union Times article about small credit unions struggling, despite the improving economy.
"In July, four credit unions got the green light to consolidate because of their poor financial condition," according to the article. "They (included) the 19.6 million Savannah Federal Credit Union in Georgiah the $76.6 million CORE Credit Union in Statesboro, Ga...Undoubtedly, more small credit union swill be merged out of existence for quite some time. But through the end of the year and into 2019, credit union executives will be closely watching whether...
October 22nd, 20181122Peach State Federal Credit Union CEO Marshall Boutwell recently weighed in on a recent merger in a Credit Union Journal article titled, "Already struggling, small CUs' numbers further depleted by mergers.'
"It's a cold, hard fact that small credit unions are going to sstruggle bechause of compliance, technology and other reasons," Boutwell said. "If your assets are $10 $15 $20 million, and you're not growing robustly, unless you are a niche player, the world has already passed you by. You should be looking for opportunities to fold in with other successful credit unions."
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October 22nd, 20180103Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated toward an agency that utilizes law enforcement and the media to keep communities safe.
The credit union presented Macon Regional Crimestoppers with a donation to the 12th annual David Pierce Memorial Law Enforcement Dinner. The event is designed to partner law enforcement, the community and media to help keep people safe, according to a Credit Union Journal article.
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