October 3rd, 2022131Madison, Wis. – Filene Research Institute is partnering with Urban Strategies, Inc. and Native Women Lead to create the Racial Economic Equity (REE) Incubator. The REE Incubator will work to advance racial economic equity through the credit union system by co-creating solutions that meet local community members’ needs and delivers resources, support and capital to communities of color.
Communities of color have faced a long history of systematic racialized exclusion from the financial services industry, greatly limiting wealth-building opportunities across multiple generations. The REE Incubator aims to take a unique approach to...
October 3rd, 2022351MADISON, WI (October 3, 2022) - The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced the honorees of its 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honors.
Linda Bodie, Chief Executive Officer + Innovator of Element Federal Credit Union (W.V.); Brian Branch, former President and CEO of the World Council; Bill Cheney, Chief Executive Officer of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (Calif.) and Winona Nava, President/CEO of Guadalupe Credit Union (N.M.) will each receive an Outstanding Individual Achievement award.
It is the first time since 2018 that four individuals will...
October 3rd, 2022160Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Account Services Administrative Assistant Vicki Hollon of Fort Walton Beach for her 35 years of service to the Credit Union.
“We congratulate Vicki on 35 years of dedication to Eglin Federal Credit Union and excellent service to our members,” said SVP of Branch Operations Kim Nauta. “We appreciate her contributions throughout the years, which have helped us develop trusted and long-lasting relationships with our members.”
During her celebration Vicki said, “I have so much respect for EFCU and the people I work with. I love working...
September 29th, 2022172Pensacola, FLA. (September 29, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) members have voted in favor of converting to a state charter. Effective October 1, the credit union will officially become Pen Air Credit Union.
“Pen Air is currently celebrating our strongest financial position in our history,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Changing our charter and expanding the geography we serve is an important step to ensure we continue attracting new members. We remain committed to our existing members who have helped us grow and prosper, while expanding our ability...
September 28th, 2022450Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union was voted best Credit Union, Financial Planning Services, Mortgage Lending Company and Personal Loan/Title Company in the 2022 Finest on the Emerald Coast’s Official Community Choice Awards. Locals choose the best businesses in town through nominations and voting. Read the announcement.
Eglin Federal Credit Union has won a community’s choice award every year since the Northwest Florida Daily News started the competition in 2010.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is very proud our community voted us best Credit Union, Financial Planning Services, Mortgage Lending...
September 28th, 2022365MADISON, WI (September 28, 2022) - The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is currently seeking candidates for its volunteer Board of Directors. Four seats have terms expiring at the end of 2022.
Three seats are eligible for applications—two incumbents will seek re-election—while the fourth seat will be appointed by CUNA. To be considered, applications must be received by 5 pm CT on Friday, October 28, 2022.
The Foundation is the charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement. Through innovative grants, experiential learning and education programs, industry events and resources, it serves as a catalyst to improve...
September 26th, 2022349MADISON, WI (September 26, 2022) - The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has committed up to $250,000 from its CUAid program to support Puerto Rico-based credit union employees and volunteers affected by Hurricane Fiona.
The grant will be made to the Inclusiv Network (Inclusiv), which will then manage individual donations to those affected by the hurricane. The two organizations previously partnered to coordinate CUAid disaster relief in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
To date, Inclusiv has identified 100 credit union employees and volunteers on the island whose homes, vehicles and personal property have...
September 22nd, 2022244Daleville, Ala. (September 22, 2022)— All In Credit Union donated supplies to 18 local organizations throughout its service areas to assist students and teachers during the 2022-2023 school year. Donations were made by All In Credit Union members and employees in an effort to give back to the community. This year marks the eleventh year All In has held a school supply donation drive at each of its 29 branches. The supplies donated are distributed in each branch’s local service area.
Donations were given to the following organizations:
Andalusia High School- Andalusia, Ala.
Ark of Safety- Mobile, Ala.
Coffee County Family...
September 22nd, 20223155Marietta – September 22, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia is excited to announce that they will be hosting a FREE Community Shred Day Event at their Johnson Ferry Road branch. This event will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00am – 12:30pm. Credit Union of Georgia members and the community are welcome to bring any personal documents to shred at the event. The Credit Union asks that you just limit shred items to one carload per family.
Event Details:
Date - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time – 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location – Johnson Ferry Road “JFR” Branch at 1020 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta “We welcome all members...
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