January 14th, 2025017SNELLVILLE, GA – The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will induct five credit union leaders into its African American Credit Union Hall of Fame during its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 2025 at the Organization of American States Building. The 2025 honorees are:
Tony LaDarryl Black, Sr. (posthumously), President/CEO, Baylor College of Medicine Federal Credit Union
Barbara J. Leonard (posthumously), Board Chair, Unitus Community Credit Union
Harold Roundtree, President/CEO, UNCLE Credit Union
Girado Smith, President/CEO, Educational...
January 10th, 2025048Atlanta, Ga. (Jan. 9, 2025) – LGE Community Credit Union announced today that it was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek for the second year in a row.
Newsweek, in collaboration with Plant-A Insights Group, conducted an extensive evaluation of credit unions across the United States. The selection process included a comprehensive analysis of financial health, operational performance, and long-term stability. Additionally, a large-scale independent survey of over 71,000 U.S. citizens, along with 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million app store reviews, contributed to the final...
January 7th, 20250590Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Newman to the position of Project Manager.
In his new role, Newman will oversee key projects aimed at streamlining operations, enhancing member experiences, and fostering innovation within the credit union. He, along with the rest of the Project Management team, will collaborate closely with departments across the organization to ensure the successful execution of initiatives that support Robins Financial’s long-term vision.
“I am excited for Dan to join the Project Management team here at Robins Financial,” said Andrew Robinson,...
December 23rd, 202415756Kennesaw, GA – December 23, 2024 – From Savings to Success: How Credit Union of Georgia Builds Better Futures
In a financial landscape often dominated by faceless institutions, Credit Union of Georgia shines as a refreshing reminder of what a community-driven organization can achieve. This year, that commitment to local members was celebrated when the institution received a 2024 Best of Georgia Award, a recognition fueled by the voices of the very community it serves.
Presented by Gbj.com, the award highlights excellence across businesses and organizations. For Credit Union of Georgia, this accolade is more than a nod to financial...
December 19th, 20241796Atlanta, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2024) – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $402,517.20 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual celebration breakfast.
The event recognized nonprofit organizations throughout metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia and each organization was invited to speak and share donor impact stories with the credit union’s approximately 340 employees. Nonprofits that received donations from the LGE Foundation included Calvary Children’s Home, CASA of Paulding County, The Drake House, McKenna Farms Therapy Services, MUST Ministries, Next Step...
December 19th, 2024537Macon, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $155,000 to the United Way of Central Georgia. The funds were raised exclusively through employee contributions during the credit union's Annual United Way Campaign.
This milestone marks the 26th consecutive year that Robins Financial has supported United Way’s initiatives, underscoring the organization’s commitment to giving back. The funds reflect the dedication of the credit union’s employees to fostering change and addressing the needs of the local community.
“I am extremely proud of our team’s generosity and commitment to making a difference,” said Dee Dee...
December 17th, 20247374Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial is proud to announce that it has successfully reached its goal of donating $1 million to local non-profits and initiatives during its 70th anniversary year. This significant contribution positively impacted more than 230 organizations and shows the dedication the credit union has to the community.
"We are honored to fulfill our promise of donating $1 million back to the community to commemorate our 70th anniversary,” said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. “People helping people is the credit union philosophy and we are proud to be able to give back in such a...
December 11th, 2024175Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $275,000 to 70 non-profit organizations through their Holiday Giving initiative.
This year marked the credit union’s 70th anniversary, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, Robins Financial supported the community that has helped shape the organization to what it is today. This donation supports a variety of local organizations dedicated to education, healthcare, hunger relief, and community development. Among the recipients are:
The Bigger Vision of Athens in Athens
Cafe Central in Milledgeville
Operation Warm Heart in Warner Robins
Feed the City in...
December 11th, 20242117ATLANTA, GA – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union (APCU/Center Parc) is excited to announce an agreement with MarkIII (MKIII) to enhance credit access for its members. Through this collaboration, APCU/Center Parc will streamline loan approvals, confidently approve more borrowers, and achieve key goals like ROA targets, capital relief, and new member growth.
“Working with MKIII is a key step in enhancing our ability to serve our members,” said John Anderson, Chief Lending Officer at APCU/Center Parc. “Their technology will enable us to approve more loans confidently and efficiently, ensuring our members receive the financial support they...
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