June 26th, 2024398TAMPA, Fla. (June 25, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, announces a new partnership with ZooTampa at Lowry Park that brings immediate benefits to the credit union’s 1.2 million members, including a special Buy One, Get One (BOGO) offer on zoo tickets this summer. The partnership also marks Suncoast as the official credit union of ZooTampa.
Beginning June 19th through September 30th, Suncoast Credit Union members can participate in the BOGO promotion by visiting the zoo’s ticket gates and presenting their Suncoast credit or debit card. Members can take advantage of the BOGO offer as many times as...
June 25th, 20247109Macon, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is hosting a grand opening celebration on June 27 at 11:00 a.m. for its new downtown Macon branch located at 515 Mulberry St.
"Our expanded presence in downtown Macon signifies our commitment to sustainable growth and reflects our active participation in the ongoing revitalization efforts of this vibrant area,” stated Christina O’Brien, Robins Financial president and CEO. “We are eager to provide expanded services to our members and collaborate with local businesses in this new, convenient location."
This exciting news coincides with Robins Financial Credit Union's 70th anniversary,...
June 24th, 2024999BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 20, 2024) — AmFirst recently partnered with Better Basics and WVTM 13 in a three-part sponsorship initiative to raise awareness and support literacy efforts in the region. Better Basics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy among children in Central Alabama.
Facts About Literacy in Alabama:
• 16% of Alabamians struggle with illiteracy.
• 79% of low-income children enter kindergarten without full alphabet knowledge.
• Children not reading at grade level by third grade and living in poverty are 13 times less likely to graduate high school.
• 60% of low-income families lack...
June 24th, 2024755Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Credit Union has awarded four Florida high school students two-year college scholarships as part of the Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program. The Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program is a partnership between Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) and the Florida Chamber Foundation with the goal of reducing childhood poverty in Florida by providing a pathway to college for students living in the poorest zip codes. VyStar partnered with the FPCF to support education through initiatives that create a solid foundation for a lifetime of financial wellness for students.
“Financial education is one of...
June 24th, 2024643North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will fund a new program named the SRP Pacer $mart Program to cultivate financial success for students at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
The purpose of the SRP Pacer $mart Program is to enhance training and financial progression. “The goal is to take students from their current financial knowledge to the next level,” said Dr. Nancy Albers, Dean of the School of Business Administration at USCA. “This partnership allows us to develop a co-branded interactive classroom learning environment. The classroom should be complete by the start of the fall semester and supports teaching...
June 24th, 2024939The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation, a 501c3, was established by Alabama ONE to further its impact on the communities served across the state of Alabama. The Aspire Foundation proudly announces its donation of $30,000 to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of West Alabama, underscoring its commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in our community.
This generous contribution from the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will directly support UCP’s vital programs aimed at empowering individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The funds will help to provide two service vans and bolster initiatives focused on providing...
June 24th, 2024761ATLANTA, GA – On Friday, June 14, Associated Credit Union in Atlanta, Georgia, won the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) Award for Credit Union of the Year in Georgia with more than $500 million in assets.
The LSCU Awards were presented at the 2024 Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida from June 12 - 14. The LSCU Awards recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who demonstrate exemplary service and accomplish significant achievements.
“This recognition reflects the dedication, innovation, and outstanding service our team provides to our members daily,” said Lin Hodges,...
June 24th, 2024750San Antonio, June 7, 2024 — San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union held a ceremony Thursday, June 6, at the credit union’s Operations Center in San Antonio to present ten $1,500 “Be The Difference” scholarships to their credit union members who are graduating from local high schools this year.
Scholarship applicants must be a credit union member graduating from a high school program and continuing their education after high school. This year’s scholarship recipients are Adam Wells, Alejandro Medrano, Aramina Mendoza, Evan Rodriguez, Jacob Valdes, James Weese, Jasmin Torres, Logan Simmons, Payton Meyers, and Ronald...
June 18th, 2024762Pensacola, Florida (June 17, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is excited to announce the launch of its annual Financial Fitness Competition, NOW. This transformative program is designed to empower and improve financial health and literacy. Selected participants can enhance their financial knowledge, develop better budgeting habits, and compete to win a $10,000 grand prize from PenAir.
The NOW competition spans seven months and focuses on building a clear understanding of personal finances, creating sustainable budgets, and improving credit scores. Participants will receive personalized coaching from PenAir’s certified financial...
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