July 6th, 2022383Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial recently presented the Children’s Miracle Network with a $30,000 donation to the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon.
Robins Financial raised funds for Children’s Miracle Network through their annual month-long event known as Miracle May. In addition to icon sales, all branch locations hosted fundraisers such as raffles, bake sales, and food truck events. Robins Financial staff also hand-crafted over 200 cards to give to patients, parents, and nurses within the hospital.
“It is our privilege to give back to an organization that does such important work in our community,”...
July 6th, 2022082Atlanta-based LGE hits major growth milestone, remains among top healthiest credit unions in the nation
Atlanta, Ga. (July 6, 2022) – Atlanta-based LGE Community Credit Union surpassed $2 billion in total assets earlier this year, marking a significant milestone in the credit union’s more than 70-year history.
The credit union, Georgia’s sixth largest, attributes the milestone achievement to its innovation-driven strategic planning and strong commitment to providing exceptional value for its members. These efforts led to LGE’s strong 12-month asset growth rate of 17.5% in 2021 alone.
More impressively, the credit union has...
July 5th, 20223117(ATLANTA, Ga.) Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU) – the parent organization of Center Parc Credit Union – recently announced major changes to its Board of Directors, including a new chairman.
Earlier this year, Donald D. DeCinque stepped down as chairman of the APCU Board of Directors. He has been succeeded by (Charles) David Disharoon.
DeCinque has served as board chairman since January 2018, after his retirement as CEO from APCU. Disharoon will take over as Chairman following nearly 19 years on the APCU Board of Directors. He is a retired Postmaster of Cornelia, Ga. and served more than 35 years with USPS.
“I look forward...
July 1st, 2022371ATLANTA (June 30, 2022) -- Atlanta Postal Credit Union (APCU) and its community-minded brand, Center Parc Credit Union (CPCU), will host a month-long diaper drive at four metro Atlanta locations in July to benefit Georgia’s only baby supply bank, Helping Mamas.
“At APCU and Center Parc, we’re interested in serving our communities where they need it most,” said Chuck Head, CEO of both brands. “When Helping Mamas shared with us that more than 300,000 children live in poverty in our metro Atlanta community, we knew we needed to help.”
According to statistics from the National Diaper Bank, families can spend between $80 to $100...
June 30th, 20222184Tampa, Fl (June 30, 2022) – floridacentral Credit Union announces the retirement of its President and CEO, Laida Garcia, effective January 2023. floridacentral, with assets of $625 million and more than 50,000 members, serves eleven counties along Florida’s west coast and operates 12 branch offices.
“On behalf of the entire board, I want to share our heartfelt appreciation for Laida’s dedicated service”, Board Chair Margaret Spurrier said in a prepared statement. “Her leadership and dedication, not only to floridacentral, but to the credit union industry, exemplifies her commitment to credit union principles and values. We...
June 30th, 2022153Daleville, Ala. – (June 30, 2022) – All In Credit Union is committed to protecting elderly members from the risk of potential fraud and exploitation. As a demonstration of this commitment, and in support of Elder Abuse Awareness month, All In has established an Elder Financial Abuse Prevention Program designed to provide members with an extra level of account security.
Bobby Michael, President/CEO of All In Credit Union stated, “Helping our members safeguard their assets is extremely important to us. With this program, we’re hoping to minimize the number of elder financial abuse cases by providing an option that is simple and...
June 30th, 20225123Mobile, AL: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award for efforts in financial education stressing the importance of saving during Military Saves Month. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts and take the pledge to save.
The pandemic, economy, and world affairs are an unfortunate situation that is currently impacting military families and their finances. The timing of Military Saves Month has helped to spearhead the conversation around saving during a national crisis and help service members and their...
June 30th, 20220254Kennesaw, GA – June 29, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia has established their inaugural LEAD program – having it’s first set of LEAD graduates this year!
LEAD is Credit Union of Georgia’s comprehensive leadership development program. This was designed to identify and develop the Credit Unions leaders of today and tomorrow. The program includes participants at all levels of the organization from independent contributors to supervisors and department heads. The goal of LEAD is to provide participants more tools in their leadership toolbox.
Graduates of the inaugural LEAD Program from Credit Union of Georgia include: Amy Miller...
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Dothan, AL, June 30, 2022 – The Five Star Credit Union Foundation is making its first scholarship grants to help students pay for college for the 2022-2023 school year. The Five Star Credit Union Foundation awarded $10,000 grants each to College of Coastal Georgia, Southern Regional Technical College, and Wallace Community College. Providing scholarships is one of the main ways the Five Star Credit Union Foundation removes the financial barrier to college for students in the Wiregrass.
“Our purpose at Five Star is to brighten the financial future of the communities we serve,” said Robert A. Steensma,...
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