January 22nd, 20180121Georgia United's Kimberly Schoates has received the opportunity to attend the Credit Union National Association's Governmental Affairs Conference in a special way.
Schoates, who works as director of e-payments at Georgia United, has been selected by CUNA and The Cooperative Trust to participate in Crash the GAC 2018. Crash the GAC is a career-enhancement program for young credit union professionals that allows them to experience the conference in a dynamic way, complete with networking opportunities and mentoring sessions with industry leaders. She'll be one of 78 young professionals to receive a complimentary registration fee to attend...
January 22nd, 20180157The only credit union on Fort Benning — Kinetic Credit Union — is poised to help members who might be affected by the government shutdown.
The federal government shut down at midnight Friday into Saturday when the Republican and Democratic parties failed to pass a bill that would fund government spending. Kinetic CU President and CEO Janet Davis said her employees realized that could hurt members employed by the United States government, including military service men and women.
>>Related: Kinetic Credit Union Names New CEO<<
"We understand the great importance that our active duty and civilian members have in...
January 8th, 201832145A longtime Robins Financial Credit Union employee will now take the reigns at the credit union's Forsyth Branch.
Indian Cumpton has been promoted to manager of the branch after working with Robins Financial for 18 years, according to a Robins Financial press release.
When she's not serving the community at Robins Financial, Crumpton reportedly enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs and volunteering at All About Animal Rescue.
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December 21st, 20170149Georgia United Credit Union collected a record 1,978 gifts for foster children during its annual Wish Tree Program this year.
The Wish Tree Program is one of Georgia United's longest-running community service projects and one of its most successful. The program has donated a total of 23,081 gifts to multiple county Division of Family and Children Services offices and local charities during its tenure.
The credit union hosted its 27th Wish Tree Program to collect new toys and clothes for foster children through the local Division of Family and Children Services and similar organizations from Nov. 15 through Dec. 15. Individuals,...
December 20th, 20170170Elderly and disabled residents in central Georgia will have a jollier Christmas thanks to Robins Financial Credit Union.
Robins Financial employees recently created 55 Christmas gift boxes for donation to the Meals on Wheels of Houston County's "Shoeboxes for the Elderly" program. The packages contained candy, games and personal care items.
The employees will donate their package to Meals on Wheels along with a special meal for Christmas day.
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December 8th, 20170173Robins Financial Credit Union is getting the entire community into the holiday spirit this month with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving.
The Warner Robins-based credit union selected 25 different organizations throughout their count radius. Throughout the first 25 days of December, the credit union will give each organization a monetary donation to help with their Christmas celebration.
Here were the organizations that received donations during the first week:
December 7th, 20172233Kinetic Credit Union recently selected a new CEO.
Mark Littleton, 47, will fill current-CEO Janet Davis' spot after she retires at the end of January, finishing a 40-year career with credit unions. Littleton will become CEO effective Feb. 1, 2018, according to CU Today.
"Mark was the unanimous choice of the selection committee from a pool of highly qualified candidates," Kinetic's Board Chairman Ron Hinze said in a statement. "The board was impressed with his passion for Kinetic and the commitment to the credit union philosophy of bettering members' lives."
Littleton currently serves as the $395-million credit union's vice...
December 5th, 20170106Robins Financial Credit Union made a difference in the lives of families with critically ill or injured children recently.
The Warner Robins-based credit union made a $4,000 donation to the Ronald McDonald House's 365 Day Society, which houses families with hospitalized children. A contribution of $1,000 to the Society covers the cost of operating the home for one day, according to a Robins Financial press release. While at the house, the families are given meals and an opportunity to connect with other families facing similar situations.
Robins Financial staff also volunteered to help at the house, working in four different shifts...
November 30th, 20171082The National Credit Union Administration recently awarded Peach State Federal Credit Union a grant to help it improve the financial health of people in under-served areas.
Peach State was one of 23 credit unions to receive $536,000 in Underserved Outreach Grants, money that's meant to help credit unions develop strategies to increase outreach in areas that need it most. The grant is also meant to drive positive business results.
Peach State is based in Lawrenceville, Ga. For more information, visit https://peachstatefcu.com/.
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