December 20th, 2021190This past Friday, Florence Federal Credit Union transformed into a Winter Wonderland to provide local families with the opportunity to have their pictures taken with Santa for free. Lines spilled out onto the front lawn and children smiled with Christmas cheer from ear to ear.
With the motto, Caring, Committed, Connected, Florence Federal Credit Union is always looking for ways to serve its community. "We wanted to do something to give back this year," said Marketing Director, Gwen Schajatovic. "And we thought, 'what can we offer families that isn't covered by food pantries or toy drives?' That's how we came up with the idea to offer a...
December 20th, 20215105Warner Robins, GA — It’s the season of giving and Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to give back to the community during the holidays with their 25 Days of Holiday Giving. Various organizations throughout the counties they serve were selected and a monetary donation was made to assist with any holiday festivities. The following organizations received a donation during the third week:
• Sunshine House in Swainsboro
• Café Central in Milledgeville
• Bibb County Department of Family and Children’s Services in Macon
• Stepping Stone Child Advocacy Center in Dublin
• Telfair County Sheriff’s Office in McRae
•...
December 20th, 20214149Birmingham, Ala. – Dec. 16, 2021 – Avadian Credit Union of Birmingham, Ala., announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Citizens State Bank of Vernon, Ala., the banking subsidiary of Citizens Southern Bancshares, Inc. The transaction will be structured as a purchase-and-assumption transaction, and the consideration will be all-cash. Other financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1977, Citizens State Bank is a full-service community bank with total assets of more than $85 million and a legacy of serving businesses, individuals and communities in Lamar County, Ala., and surrounding areas. Upon completion of...
December 17th, 2021276Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union employees recently donated 55 Christmas gifts for elderly and disabled Central Georgia residents.
Robins Financial employees created Christmas gift boxes for donations to the Meals on Wheels of Houston County’s “Shoeboxes for the Elderly” program. The packages contained a variety of items from games to personal care items. These items will be delivered to Meals on Wheels recipients for the holidays.
December 17th, 2021465Daleville, Ala. (December 16, 2021) — All In Credit Union donated hundreds of pounds of food to local food banks following its annual food drive. In preparation for the holiday season, All In employees and members joined together in a company-wide effort to collect food and supplies for local organizations in its service area. As part of the organization’s #WeGiveBack efforts, the Credit Union helped twelve organizations prepare for the holiday season.
“We want to thank our members and employees for their generosity this year. Many families in our communities are in need, and we are grateful to be in a position to help,” said...
December 16th, 2021194SRP employees filled 66 stockings for Salvation Army’s Stuff a Stocking program and 39 children were supported through the Angel Tree program. (See attached pictures). Three employees helped the Aiken, SC Salvation Army distribute some of the stockings and Angel Tree items collected throughout the community to the families in need.
Additionally,16 employees manned the red kettles for the Salvation Army as bell ringers in an effort to collect donations for the organization. The Augusta Chronicle newspaper also had an Empty Stocking program where 6 employees filled containers with toys and goodies for children at Christmas.
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December 16th, 2021077Daleville, Ala. – Dec. 14, 2021 – All In Credit Union will be spreading Christmas cheer to ten charitable organizations by awarding more than $140,000 in grants as part of its annual holiday tradition. This is the fourth consecutive year that All In has donated more than $100,000 in grants to organizations that make a positive impact in their communities.
Bobby Michael, All In Credit Union President/CEO commented, “When developing this project, one of our objectives was to provide funds to organizations whose dreams exceeded their existing capital. Through a rigorous application and interview process, the ten organizations selected...
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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, 20213133Warner 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...
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