100 Black Men of Greater Orlando, Inc. inspire student community involvement and leadership.
Orlando, Fla. – McCoy awarded a college scholarship for a Jones High School student in Orlando, Florida through the 100 Black Men of Greater Orlando,...Credit Union News
$110,000 fundraiser equips the physically, mentally and emotionally disabled with assistance service dogs.
WINTER PARK, Fla. - DogFest Orlando raised over $110,000 on April 17 to support the initiatives of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) to enhance the lives of children, adults and veterans with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Held in Winter Park, Florida, dogs and pups of all breeds, sizes and costumes were invited to bring their “Humans” along to enjoy the festivities with them.
CCI provides FREE of charge assistance service dogs matched to the person’s disability—a remarkable fact considering each dog...Credit Union News
Credit Union now welcomes people who live or work in Butts and Spalding Counties
ATLANTA, Ga. – Delta Community Credit Union (DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with more than $8.3 billion in assets, has expanded its field of membership to include Butts and Spalding counties in south metro Atlanta. With this expansion, membership in Delta Community is now open to all residents of 16 metro Atlanta counties.
“We are honored to have this opportunity to offer consumers in Butts and Spalding counties the same personalized care, trusted advice and honest value that’s at the heart of our member-owned, not-for-profit...Credit Union News
Youth Month Contest prizes spur interest in the lifelong value of credit unions and saving.
CENTRAL FLORIDA – During April each year, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) presents a Youth Month Theme to encourage children and teens to develop healthy saving habits and to learn how
Credit Unions can guide them through life’s financial journey.
McCoy Federal’s 13 branches in Central Florida celebrated with a two-step Youth Account Contest from April 1-30 with fabulous gifts and prizes. First, Youth Members who opened a Youth Savings or Student Checking Account received the gift of a McCoy Cares Stuffed Bear or Mop Top Ear...Credit Union News
Run for The Russell Home 5K proceeds will help maintain facilities to care for atypical children 24/7.
CENTRAL FLORIDA - On April 10, McCoy partnered with 27 Community Connection to sponsor the Run for The Russell Home 5K. Central Florida walked and rolled at the virtual event to raise funds to maintain the home, facilities and staff who care 24/7 for atypical children.
Pam Brazell, HR Manager, praised how for 50 years she has experienced the selfless love the caregivers shower upon the residents. When the residents shared their thoughts, their feelings reflected the core values of The Russell Home: “They help me all day because they...Credit Union News
Columbus, Ga. – Kinetic Credit Union awarded the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic scholarships to two rising college students in our area on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
The two recipients are Claire Hidle from Northside High School and Kevin Alex Brown from Columbus High School. Claire has been accepted to Georgia Tech where she will be working towards a degree in Biology. Kevin has been accepted to Auburn University where he will be preparing for a career in Electrical Engineering.
“Mr. Mahoney was passionate about community, education and investing in our youth,” said Mark Littleton, President and CEO. “Claire and Kevin exemplify the...Credit Union News
Credit Union of Georgia Surprises High School Senior with Scholarship Announcement
MARIETTA, Ga. – May 18, 2020 – What better start to the week than being surprised with a $1,000 scholarship? Credit Union of Georgia surprised Sophie Edwards on Tuesday morning to award her the Credit Union of Georgia Scholarship in connection with the Marietta Schools Foundation. Edwards was selected for her essay on “How #DoYouCU making a difference?” along with her impressive resume.
Community is important to Credit Union of Georgia. When creating a scholarship for the Marietta Schools Foundation the Credit Union wanted to award a student who...Credit Union News
Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently renewed its sponsorship of the Annual Independence Day Celebration in Warner Robins.
This year’s celebration will take place at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday, July 2nd. The event will include musical acts from AJ the DJ, Leah Belle Faser and Callista Clark with headliner country music star Jimmie Allen followed by fireworks sponsored by Robins Financial Credit Union.
Robins Financial Credit Union has sponsored the Independence Day event since 2002.
Robins Financial Credit Union is a local non-profit financial cooperative with twenty-two branches in central...Credit Union News
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — On Tuesday, May 18, ēCO Credit Union partnered with the Gardendale Chamber of Commerce to host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting. The branch is located at the same site as the former location: 1233 Pecan Avenue, Gardendale, AL 35071. The full-service location offers lobby and drive-thru service.
From savings accounts to loans, ēCO Credit Union offers a large variety of products and services. Accounts at ēCO Credit Union are available to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Jefferson, Shelby, Cullman, Walker, or Blount county. With a combined fifty years of service to ēCO Credit Union and its...Credit Union News
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LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa Bay area mother is continuing to fight for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis after losing her son to the disease at a young age. She made him a promise as he lay in a coma.
Sherry Jackson knew something was wrong with her second child, Michael, when he was born in Sept. 1997. Michael was coughing a lot, didn’t gain weight and his mother noticed something was off when it came time to change his diapers.
“Right off the bat I knew something wasn’t quite right with him,” she...
