McCoy Federal Credit Union funds Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Giving Day

November 16th, 20202199 To highlight Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Giving Day, McCoy Federal Credit Union sponsored the adoption fee for Goofy, an adorable 75lb hound who was adopted into his "furever home." The virtual event, held in place of their traditional yearly Furball fundraiser gala, featured a WFTV live-streamed birthday "pawty" starring puppies and kittens of all ages to encourage Pet Alliance's new virtual adoption program. Giving Day in Orlando, Fl., met their fundraising goal of $300,000 to provide compassionate rescue, medical care, shelter, food and foster care to abandoned animals until they are adopted into their "furever" home. McCoy...

Georgia United Foundation helps make the holidays brighter for children in foster care

November 16th, 20205995 Georgia United Credit Union Foundation is excited to announce the return of its Wish Tree program. Now in its 30th year, Wish Tree provides gifts to children in Georgia’s foster care system through generous donations made by members and community partners. Make the holidays brighter for children now through Dec. 9, by donating requested toys or articles of clothing from the online shopping list found at gucufoundation.org/wishtree. Purchased gifts will ship directly to the branch and the local Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will pick up and deliver gifts to children in time for the holidays. Monetary donations to the...

New Horizons Credit Union awarded Designation of Savings Excellence by Military Saves

October 20th, 202041148 New Horizons Credit Union has earned the annual Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts. "The COVID-19 pandemic is 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 families take action toward their savings plan,” said Angela Caban, director at Military Saves  “The financial institutions awarded went above...

First Florida Credit Union to expand in Northeast Florida starting with Tamaya Branch grand opening in mid-October

October 20th, 20205133 First Florida Credit Union is moving forward with plans to open three new branches in Northeast Florida. This regional expansion officially begins with this month's grand opening of the credit union's 17th statewide branch located at 3280 Tamaya Boulevard -- just east of Beach Boulevard's intersection with Kernan Boulevard. First Florida Credit Union has also purchased property near Atlanta Boulevard and Girvin Road as well as in St. Johns County's Durbin Creek area. Those branches are scheduled to open during 2021. The expansion plans are designed to help the credit union better serve existing members in these specific...

Credit Union of Georgia sponsors local addiction recovery organization

October 20th, 2020770 The Davis Direction Foundation’s The Zone works tirelessly to help those in our community who battle addiction. It is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) that mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community to make it possible for the recovery population to find long-term recovery. Credit Union of Georgia has been a supporter of the organization since 2018 and proudly sponsors their quarterly Recovery Roundtable Leadership Council as well as other events totaling in over $4,000 in support dollars. During the quarterly Recovery Roundtable Leadership Council leaders from all over the community gather to discuss...

Georgia United Credit Union donates to four local community food banks

October 20th, 2020290 Georgia United Credit Union is helping fight food insecurity in their local communities through their #FightHunger challenge. “Georgia United is committed to improving the lives of our members, team members and the communities we serve,” said Community Development Officer Liz Riffert. “The pandemic has made this year especially challenging and food banks across Georgia are experiencing an increase in demand. The Fight Hunger challenge is a rewarding and fun way for members and team members to help their neighbors in need.” The credit union pledged to donate a dollar to local food banks for every fight-hunger post made on their...

Bay Credit Union announces new CEO

October 5th, 2020172 Bay Credit Union recently announced its board of directors has selected Mike Akers as the credit union’s new Chief Executive Officer. Akers started in August 2020 and brings to the role 17 years in the credit union industry. "Mike Akers brings his passion for credit unions and a fresh vision to Bay CU, as well as a goal to become a lending leader in the Bay County area," said Chairman of the Board Gary Bliss. "We are very lucky to have such a dynamic and compassionate leader to build on our strong brand and navigate us through these uncertain times.“ In his previous role as CEO of FLAG Credit Union, he was known as an excellent...

McCoy Federal supports Central Florida Virtual Walk Like MADD

September 30th, 20203166 On August 29, McCoy Federal Credit Union and partners of 27 Community Connection sponsored Central Florida Virtual Walk Like MADD, a key fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The event raised nearly $50,000 towards MADD’s mission of “No More Victims.” Every 51 minutes drunk driving causes a fatality and is the number one cause of death on our roadways. Nationally, over 10,000 preventable deaths occur each year costing $44 billion in damages. Since MADD’s inception in 1980: more than 370,000 lives were saved; over 840,000 survivors were nurtured; critical legislations imposing penalties and interlock systems for...
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