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Tuscaloosa, AL – December 14, 2021 – Alabama ONE Credit Union announced today that Bill Rickman has joined the credit union as the Director of AREA Strategy for Alabama ONE and one of its divisions, the Alabama Rural Electric Credit Union (ARECU). His role will involve developing the rural markets in and around the 23 electrical cooperatives under the umbrella of Alabama ONE and working to determine ways Alabama ONE can expand its footprint throughout the state of Alabama.
Originally from Aliceville, AL, Bill was employed by West Alabama Bank for the last 20 years, serving as city president and vice president in Fayette, AL for...
December 16th, 20213132Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is happy to announce that they are once again distributing a Member Rebate. The credit union paid just over $18 million Member Rebate to qualifying members on December 14, 2021. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Robins Financial has given back to members. Since 2017, Robins Financial has given back over $73 million to members in the form of a Member Rebate.
The active participation of both borrowers and savers contributed to the overall success of the credit union in 2021. When the credit union does well, the members share those benefits. The Member Rebate was based on many...
December 10th, 2021587Duluth, GA (December 9, 2021) – Georgia United Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of their 28th annual High School Competition which will award $30,000 in scholarships to six student members.
The foundation’s unique scholarship program encourages college bound students to showcase their creativity through a one-minute video submission explaining how they will use their education to help the community. Additional consideration is given to academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities.
Last year, the foundation added two additional scholarships in memory of board members...
December 10th, 2021476Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is continuing to give back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. Organizations were selected and a monetary donation was made to assist with any holiday activities the organizations have planned this year for the community. The following organizations received a donation during the second week:
Rob’s Place in Forsyth
Houston County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Warner Robins
Georgia Industrial Children’s Home in Macon
Athens Community Council on Aging Meals on Wheels in Athens
Kids Yule Love in Macon
Kiwanis...
December 9th, 2021382Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union employees recently teamed up with Merrie’s Closet, a United Way of Central Georgia initiative, and local schools to donate over 770 pairs of socks.
Merrie’s Closet provides students in the community a clothing source and one of the biggest needs are socks. Many students are missing valuable class time because they are not dressed properly or have soiled clothing. The closets are located in local schools and can provide new clothing items for the students.
Caption: Christol Clymer with Robins Financial Credit Union delivers the socks to Merrie’s Closet at Elam Alexander...
December 3rd, 2021468Warner 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 their county radius to provide a monetary donation to help the organizations with their holiday festivities. The following organizations received a donation during the first week:
Jones County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Gray
Methodist Children’s Home in Macon
City of Hope Homeless Shelter in Dublin
Toys for Tots in Warner Robins
Caption: Jones County DFCS receives their 25 Days of Holiday Giving...
December 2nd, 20214122DELRAY BEACH, FL. (12/2/21) – iTHINK Financial Credit Union is accepting donations for two- year old Jacob Hicks, who was orphaned earlier this month after his parents were murdered. Justin Hicks was a Cherokee County Fire Fighter; he and his wife, Amber Hicks, were also members at iTHINK Financial.
Members of the community are asked to donate funds for Jacob to the iTHINK Financial account FBO Justin and Amber Hicks. Monetary donations will be matched by the credit union.
In addition to monetary donations, iTHINK Financial is collecting items to help Jacob and his grandparents. Items needed include Pampers Cruisers, size 6; Desitin...
December 2nd, 2021274MADISON, WI (December 2, 2021) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation), in partnership with the Cornerstone Foundation and the California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues, has today announced they will be hosting the 6th annual CU FinHealthTM Conference from April 25-27, 2022, in San Antonio, TX.
“The CU FinHealth Conference is the industry-leading event addressing the critical mission of helping people achieve financial well-being,” says Gigi Hyland, executive director of the Foundation. “The conference will provide attendees with the knowledge, resources and strategies necessary to help their members and...
November 23rd, 2021270(Mobile, AL) New Horizons Credit Union has earned the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) First Place Dora Maxwell Award for credit unions in its asset division for exhibiting excellence in community social responsibility. As a first-place winner, New Horizons Credit Union will continue to the national level to compete against its fellow credit union peers across the country.
The award is named after Dora Maxwell who organized her first credit union in 1920 and secured charters for hundreds of credit unions throughout the United States. The Dora Maxwell Award recognizes credit unions that have shown outstanding social...
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