We Florida Financial partnered with One Tree Planted to provide the community with a way to safely dispose of their unwanted documents while commemorating Earth Day simultaneously. On Thursday, April 22nd, their Margate branch hosted a...Credit Union News
Lake Mary, Fla. (May 12, 2021) – To help young members take charge of their finances, Addition Financial has launched a TikTok account. As short-form videos gain traction among Generation Z, Addition Financial has become one of the first credit unions to incorporate financial education into its TikTok content.
“At Addition Financial, our priority is to help our members to make informed financial decisions that help them achieve their goals,” said Cristina Lehman, Marketing Manager at Addition Financial. “Through these short, digestible videos, we can educate the next generation by debunking money myths and sharing practical tips...Credit Union News
Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is committed to investing in the future of their younger members and recently announced their 2021 scholarship winners.
“Each year, Robins Financial is dedicated to empowering the future of our younger members and recently awarded a $2,000 scholarship to 20 high school seniors,” said Hillary Bobbitt, Marketing Programs Coordinator with Robins Financial Credit Union. “We believe that the education of our community’s youth is a solid investment in our community’s future. This is the 24th year that we have presented this scholarship to graduating seniors and we have given over...Credit Union News
As part of its national award-winning MyWay checking program, First Commerce
provided scholarships to two members pursuing degrees in higher education
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – First Commerce Credit Union recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local students who are MyWay checking account members. Through this unique program, MyWay checking account members are eligible each year to apply for the scholarships, which can be used toward expenses for higher education.
This year’s MyWay Scholarship recipients are Teagan Milhous and Manna Robertson. Milhous is pursuing a degree in Finance at Florida State University in the Fall....Credit Union News
Eight schools will receive facility improvement makeovers this summer.
DULUTH, GA (May 4, 2021) – Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce eight grant recipients of the 2021 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers® program. School Crashers is the Foundation’s largest community service program that offers schools across the state an opportunity to apply for a school facility makeover. The program strengthens communities by supporting local school systems with the end goal of improving the learning environment for the students, faculty and staff.
The School...Credit Union News
On March 13, The Osceola Council on Aging Meals on Wheels program hosted the live March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5K Run/Walk and raised over $25,000 to fill food pantries and assist with operating expenses.
Many do not realize the volunteers in the Meals on Wheels program serve more than food each day to seniors; they also give companionship to lift the spirits of seniors and help them feel connected to the community.
Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels America, pointed out an astonishing fact, “Our Meals on Wheels programs are serving an average of 77% more meals and 47% more seniors than they were on March 1 last...Credit Union News
On Saturday, March 27, kids showed up at school but not because they had to—they were a buzz with their family, friends and school mates to run the Smile Mile.
Although the event was converted to a virtual experience, that didn’t stop over 1,000 kids, 11 years and under, from signing up and taking care of tasks normally handled by adult volunteers.
An administrator praised how the middle school students stepped up to make the event safe and fun because volunteers were not allowed on campuses. Kids dotted hands after each lap, cheered, held signs, played instruments, dressed up as the school’s mascot and handed out...Credit Union News
The live and virtual AdventHealth Winter Park Road Race 10K and 2 Mile on March 13 offered participants three levels of endurance on a beautiful tree lined route that wound around a lake. They could choose the 10K, 2 mile or take the Distance Dare challenge—which combined both races for a total of 8.2 miles.
All proceeds will benefit the Meridian Club of Winter Park Scholarship Fund who has served the City of Winter Park and surrounding regions for 37 years. Since 1977, the Meridian Club has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 150 high school students.
McCoy Federal Credit Union embodies the Credit Union...Credit Union News
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union has promoted Richard “Rick” Shaw to Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer.
In his new role, Shaw will be responsible for all consumer, business, and mortgage lending, and oversee collections. His focus will be to align the lending functions with the credit union’s long-term strategic goals.
Shaw joined Tropical Financial in 2015 from Union Federal Savings Bank in North Providence, Rhode Island. The last eight-and-half-years there, he served as President/CFO. Union Federal was the internet banking arm of the First...Credit Union News
Local Credit Union to Give Food to Families in Need
DELRAY BEACH, FL. (03/16/21) – iTHINK Financial Credit Union’s Aviation Branch, located at, 2625 Airport Drive, Vero Beach FL, 32960, will host a mobile food drive in association with the Treasure Coast Food Bank on Saturday, March 20, 2021.
The food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST in the branch parking lot. Members of the community can begin lining up in their vehicles at 8 a.m. EST. Over 200 vehicles are expected at the mobile food drive event.
The Treasure Coast Food Bank strives to maintain the highest standard of efficiency while providing food to...
