January 31st, 202031112Delta Community Credit Union recently called for entries in its 15th annual scholarship program.
Five applicants will be awarded a total of $25,000 based on academic achievement, community involvement and submission of an essay on a subject selected by the credit union.
"Each year, Delta Community offers hundreds of free financial education opportunities through our Financial Education Center, and invests heavily in charitable organizations and schools where our members live," said Delta Community Credit Union CEO Hank Halter. "We know the positive impact of education on individuals and families, and it our sincere hope that our...
January 31st, 20203884Jessica Vasquez A community liaison at Dade County Federal Credit Union, was recently presented with the Volunteer Impact Award by Year Up South Florida.
Year Up South Florida is a program offering an intensive one-year program for college students aged 18-24, combining professional coaching, hands-on skill development and internships at some of America's top companies, according to a CUToday article. Vasquez is a dedicated volunteer for the program who led several financial literacy workshops for Year Up interns.
"I worked with Year Up students who were earning some of their first paychecks and have an immediate need to open accounts...
January 30th, 20202856All In Credit Union employees and family members volunteered more than 2,260 hours in their communities during 2019 -- an increase of 60% from 2018.
"As community leaders, donating our time to worthy causes is an important part of who we are," said Bobby Michael, president and CEO of All In. "We are grateful to all of our employees who are willing to donate their time to make a difference in their communities."
As part of the organization's #WeGiveBack efforts, Credit Union employees volunteered with 60 organizations during 2019. Volunteer activities included feeding the homeless, educating students, cleaning up communities and raising...
January 30th, 20202896Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored Rebuilding Together by contributing $5,000 to the Annual Work Day Event.
Employees from Robins Financial will volunteer to help rehabilitate a home for a low-income homeowner in the community. Work day tasks will include yard work, painting and other maintenance.
January 30th, 202031193MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its 10th branch location.
The new branch will be located at the corner of Hwy. 96 and Lake Joy Road, in Warner Robins, Ga. Building construction on the new branch will begin this winter, with the branch expected to open in the fall of 2020.
"We're excited for this opportunity to break ground here today," said Roy Bibb, MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union president and CEO. "We look forward to serving this community and expanding our business in Houston County. The business that we're in is to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve,...
January 29th, 202030102A deserving science teacher at Monrovia Middle School in Madison County, Ala., recently won $319 to use in his classroom, thanks to a partnership between North Alabama Educators Credit Union and Yellowhammer Roofing.
Michael Massey won the money for his classroom after he was nominated by a student named Addison, according to a WHNT News 19 article.
"Mr. Massey is a great teacher," Addison told the news station. "He is one one of the best I have ever had in science."
Anybody in the community can nominate teachers through WHNT News 19 to receive $319 from North Alabama Educators Credit Union and Yellowhammer Roofing. For more...
January 29th, 20202857Recently, 400 students in need gathered at Leighton Elementary School in Leighton, Ala., to open boxes of new athletic shoes provided through a partnership with Listerhill Credit Union and the non profit Shoes That Fit.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership (with) Listerhill Credit Union," Amy Fass, executive director of Shoes That Fit, told the Times Daily. “Tragically, one child out of every five lives in poverty in the U.S. Far too many families have to make a choice between food and other basic necessities for their children, and shoes are one of the most expensive items for families to purchase."
For more information,...
January 28th, 20203173Teachers in Broward County can now visit the local Young At Art Museum for free, thanks to a partnership between the museum and BrightStar Credit Union.
"We are thrilled to offer free admission to local teachers who have such a profound impact on students in our community," said Mindy Shrago, executive director and CEO of Young At Art Museum told South Florida City Biz List. "We want to also thank our sponsor BrightStar Credit Union for the opportunity to recognize teachers for all that they do."
For more information, read the full City Biz List article here.
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January 28th, 202030100Listerhill Credit Union will act as one of three community sponsors for Shoals Spark, an upcoming idea competition for students.
Elementary, middle and high school students living in the Shoals can now submit applications to participate in the competition, according to a Courier Journal article. Video applications are due by Feb. 19.
Shoals Spark will allow the community's young minds to generate unique ideas that could benefit how the Shoals lives and works. There are no limits on the type of ideas students can present -- they can be related to business, technology, education, the arts, social services, the environment and...
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