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Pensacola, Florida – (July 26, 2022) Pen Air presented $10,000 to Manna Food Pantries’ 5th Annual Donut Strike. The 2022 drive collected the equivalent of 32,694 healthy meals over the course of the three-day campaign. Nearly 130,000 healthy meals have been distributed throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties since 2017.The Donut Strike originated as a joint effort of the Pensacola Police Department, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Fire Department, Escambia County Fire Rescue, local businesses, and the community to turn hunger into hope. With a front row view of hunger and the impact it has, first...
July 26th, 20223451The SRP Federal Credit Union Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Eric Jenkins as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2022. He will succeed current Interim President Woody Shuler. Shuler will serve as Consultant to the Board of Directors which will facilitate a smooth transition for Eric and provide support on specific projects as required. Shuler has plans to retire after passing the baton. SRP Board Chairman Sandra DeVoe Bland states, “The Board is pleased and excited that Mr. Jenkins will be joining the SRP team as CEO. His energy, leadership, and vision, fits well...
July 26th, 20222161FLORENCE, Al. – Florence Federal Credit Union is announcing the opening of its new Full-Service branch on August 5, 2022, at 501 E. Tennessee Street in Downtown Florence, Alabama.
To celebrate, a Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4pm, joined by the Shoals Chamber, local officials, Credit Union leadership, and members of the community. This event is open to the public.
“We are excited for the new possibilities this full-service branch will provide in caring for our members, and proud of our continued commitment to invest in our Shoals Community,” said Lisa Eckl, CEO.
The construction is the newest...
July 21st, 2022249Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 20, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union partnered with Okaloosa Saves for the annual Teach a Child to Save campaign April 1 – June 30. Youth were encouraged to set a savings goal and make a deposit into a savings account at EFCU. This year there were 108 youth under the age of 18 who participated with deposits totaling $18,685. Their names were entered into a random drawing for six children to win a $50 deposit into their EFCU account from Okaloosa Saves. Since the program began in 2004, there have been 3,386 children making deposits totaling $350,104.07.
The six winners were:
Genesis Albright, Fort...
July 18th, 2022172MADISON, WI (July 18, 2022) – In light of the continuing decline of the nation’s financial well-being and anticipation of further economic uncertainties, the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) today announced a strategic reorganization to accelerate its mission.
The charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement says the move is designed to more effectively align its core outputs – education programs including the Development Education (DE) program and Exploring WhyTM workshops; its grants program that capitalizes scalable initiatives; and its events and speaking strategy, including the CU FinHealthTM conference –...
July 18th, 2022450Tampa, FL – July 18, 2022 – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to welcome Richard J. Sellwood, MBA, CUDE, as the organization’s new Vice President of Member Experience.
Sellwood, who most recently served as VP of Member Services for Reliant Community Credit Union in Rochester, NY, has spent 15 years working in credit unions overseeing all aspects of member care and member experience.
“Richard’s strong background in caring for members and making sure their needs are met will bring fresh perspectives to our credit union,” USF FCU President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs said. “He will continue to ensure that we meet...
July 15th, 2022262Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $410,000 to 21 organizations as part of their annual Community Project. Organizations submitted their applications and recipients were chosen by a special Robins Financial Board of Directors Committee based on their application and request for funding, as well as their reputation and the work they do for the community.
Robins Financial is committed to the communities they serve and the Community Project demonstrates the ongoing support to improve these communities. The Community Project provides financial support to nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to help...
July 15th, 2022337How many times have parents told their teenagers they need to learn the value of a dollar? SRP Federal Credit Union can help! On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, SRP FCU will hold a Reality Fair just for teenagers where they learn through a fun, real-life exercise how to budget money based on an income and necessary expenditures. No classroom setting here – just a hands-on learning experience they will not forget to teach them financial skills that will last a lifetime.
The SRP FCU Reality Fair is one day only, Wednesday, July 20th, from 9:30am until 1:00pm at SRP Park’s WOW Club! This is free and for teens only and includes...
July 14th, 2022281Birmingham, Ala. – Forbes recently named Avadian Credit Union as one of the top three credit unions in the state of Alabama.
“We are delighted and excited to receive this distinction,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian. “It is voted on by members and former members, which makes it tremendously meaningful.”
In announcing the list, Forbes wrote that respondents were asked if they would recommend the credit union to friends and family as well as questions focusing on trust, terms and conditions (including “reasonable and transparent fees”), branch services, digital services, customer service and financial...
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