January 6th, 2023159MADISON, WI (January 6, 2023) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced the recipients of two grant programs which will provide opportunities for credit unions to offer financial coaching and combat hunger in their local communities.
Ten credit unions received the financial coaching grant, a total value of $120,000, which will give them access to the Pathways to Financial Empowerment program, led by Inclusiv and Neighborhood Trust, and Inclusiv’s Financial Empowerment Learning Center training to help them integrate financial coaching into their operations. The credit unions are:
1st Mississippi FCU
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January 4th, 20231191West Palm Beach, FL (January 4, 2023) -- Guardians Credit Union, a full-service financial institution, announced the retirement of longtime President/CEO, John Deese, effective December 31, 2022, after 44 years of service.
Deese’s long standing history with Guardians Credit Union dates back to May of 1978. At just 19 years old, he served as the credit union’s manager, later named President/CEO while attending college. Under his leadership, Deese grew the credit union from $1 million in assets to over $300 million. Over the years, Deese has led a multitude of projects for the credit union, some of the most notable including the...
January 3rd, 2023454Tallahassee, FL – During the holiday season, many North Florida families and their children were able to experience the joy of giving, thanks to First Commerce Credit Union’s “Power of Gratitude” CD promotion. First Commerce pledged to donate to the Tallahassee Toys for Tots for every CD opened during the campaign in November and early December, up to $5,000. In addition to the monetary donation, all 14 First Commerce financial centers across North Florida and South Georgia served as donation sites to collect toys for children.
“First Commerce is committed to finding meaningful ways to give back to the communities we serve,”...
January 3rd, 2023362Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently made year-end donations to Cherished Children Daycare and Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.
Cherished Children Daycare is a nationally accredited child development program for parents that are working or attending school. They have two locations in Warner Robins and both locations received brand new playground equipment. Playground items included playhouses, ride on toys, balls and other equipment.
The Holly Jolly Shoppe is a holiday donation program benefiting Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Items donated...
December 27th, 20221241Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $115,350 to the United Way of Central Georgia.
United Way of Central Georgia's current mission is to change lives and improve community conditions. More than ever, United Way of Central Georgia is focused on developing the community's human and financial resources to produce a measurable impact on the community's most serious social problems.
Robins Financial Credit Union holds an annual employee fundraising campaign. This year, a total of 318 employees pledged over $76,000 from their campaign. This amount, along with other donations, brought the overall total...
December 27th, 2022234KENNESAW – December 23, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for The Salvation Army at Kroger in Kennesaw for an entire week. Their efforts and Doing the Most Good spirit paid off as they raised over $2,600! Along with this total, the Credit Union contributed an additional $4,000 bringing the grand total of funds raised to help individuals and families in the community to over $6,500! The Salvation Army helps communities, near and far, fight poverty, addiction, and homelessness. The money raised is given back to the community where it is received, providing help, hope and healing to our neighbors in need....
December 22nd, 2022052Dothan, AL, December 22, 2022 - Five Star Credit, in partnership with JOY FM, have awarded Donna Clevenger as the recipient of the 2022 Home Free promotion. Home Free is free rent or mortgage for a year for a JOY FM listener with Five Star Credit Union providing the sponsorship money. Ms. Clevenger, who lives in Headland, AL, receives the Home Free to cover her living expenses for 2023. Ms. Clevenger has been a foster parent for more than 10 years. She and her husband have adopted nine children from the foster care system. Ms. Clevenger’s husband recently passed away after battling cancer for five years. The family has lived on disability...
December 22nd, 2022165Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union will be giving back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. They selected different organizations throughout the counties they serve to receive a monetary donation that will help provide a little extra magic during the holiday season. The following organizations received a donation during the third week:
Peach County Department of Family & Children Services in Ft Valley
Rob’s Place in Forsyth
Georgia Industrial Children’s Home in Macon
Athens Meals on Wheels in Athens
Stepping Stone Child Advocacy Center in Dublin
Swainsboro...
December 22nd, 20221106December 20, 2022, TAMPA – Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Wendland as Chief Lending Officer.
Wendland joined Floridacentral on December 5, 2022. She has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Wendland earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and started her career in a credit union in 1994. Prior to moving to Florida, Pamela was the Vice President of Commercial Lending at WNB Financial (Winona National Bank) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She brings both credit union and banking experience in loan originations...
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