December 5th, 2019110335Florida credit unions continue to offer substantial financial benefits to members, according to the Credit Union National Association’s Mid-Year 2019 Florida Membership Benefits Report.
According to Datatrac, the research firm behind CUNA’s report, credit unions in the state provided their 5.8 million credit union members $589,765,589 in direct financial benefits during the 12 months ending in June. That means, on average, credit union members received the equivalent of $101 each and that households received an average of $212.
Credit unions are member-owned and democratic, allowing these not-for-profit financial institutions to...
December 5th, 201936329Georgia credit unions continue to offer substantial financial benefits to members, according to the Credit Union National Association’s Mid-Year 2019 Georgia Membership Benefits Report.
According to Datatrac, the research firm behind CUNA’s report, credit unions in the state provided their 2.2 million credit union members $248,222,745 in direct financial benefits during the 12 months ending in June. That means, on average, credit union members received the equivalent of $116 each and that households received an average of $243.
Credit unions are member-owned and democratic, allowing these not-for-profit financial institutions to...
November 22nd, 201927124MPS Credit Union recently celebrated being awarded the prestigious national Juntos Avanzamos designation by Inclusiv. The Juntos Avanzamos designation is awarded to credit unions that are committed to serving Hispanic and immigrant communities by providing education and services that improve financial well-being.
In recognition of the honor, community members, business partners, MPS Credit Union employees, Inclusiv executives, and local dignitaries gathered at the credit union for a proclamation ceremony and celebration catered by MPS Credit Union Hispanic Business Partner, The Healthy Gourmet, and entertainment was provided by Jahinero...
November 22nd, 2019056Five Star Credit Union, headquartered in Dothan, Ala., recently donated more than 175 pounds of food to the Harbor, a local drop-in shelter in Dothan. The staff donated the food as part of the credit union’s annual Thanksgiving pot luck lunch. Staff was encouraged to bring canned food to share with the Harbor. Throughout the week, local homeless and underserved residents stop in at the Harbor for a hot meal and provisions for the week.
Many of the donations are pre-made canned food with pop tops so the residents that don’t have homes or stoves can quickly access it. Several times a year Five Star holds potluck lunches and also...
November 22nd, 2019077Robins Financial Credit Union in Georgia recently collected care packages to send off to troops who are currently serving overseas. Branches and back office departments were able to provide over 90 boxes to get to these troops just in time for the holidays.
As a part of this annual collection, Robins Financial Credit Union was able to provide a variety of items from snacks and grooming items to magazines, batteries and other beneficial items. These packages will be sent to troops deployed from Robins Air Force Base.
“We are proud to be able to make a contribution that will help the troops feel closer to home. This is our way to show...
November 19th, 2019177Kids showing up to the annual Evans on Ice event at Evans Towne Park in Evans, Ga. will be able to enjoy a free train ride, thanks to Health Center Credit Union.
Evans on includes an expansive outdoor ice-skating rink, ice-skating lessons, private parties, s'mores and, of course, train rides, according to a Fox 54 News article.
Jennifer Leisey, marketing and program support coordinator at Health Center Credit Union, told Fox 54 News that the credit union uses the train rides as an opportunity to teach financial literacy to local kids.
"It's just getting people talking about it, because I think money is one of the things that is...
November 19th, 2019059Peach State Federal Credit Union members and staff donated and collected non-perishable food items, which were then delivered to the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Food Pantry in Toccoa.
The credit union collects items throughout the year at all branch locations and makes quarterly donations to food banks in its service area.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors provides a food pantry to serve those in the community who are dealing with food insecurity.
"Donations like these give us the ability to serve even more members of our community who may be going through hardship," said Deborah Gibby, president of the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Board of Directors. "We...
November 18th, 2019050Georgia United Credit Union recently welcomed community members to their newly relocated Tucker branch with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a Georgia CEO article.
The new branch, located at 3824 Lavista Road in Tucker, is located just next door to the old branch. It offers enhanced street-level visibility, improved ease of access and new drive up ATM.
"We are excited to serve the DeKalb County community at our new branch location," said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith. "We welcome the community to visit the new branch and to learn about the benefits of joining Georgia United and see the great...
November 18th, 2019187GTE Financial recently opened a new South Dale Mabry branch in a modern building less than a mile away from its former facility, according to a CUToday article.
The new building, located at 4202 W Kennedy Boulevard, features anti-skimming ATMs, new cutting-edge interior design and Interactive Teller Machines branded as GTE OnScreen.
"South Tampa is a premier neighborhood that GTE Financial is thrilled to have served for over 30 years," GTE Financial CEO and President Brian Best told CUToday. "We are proud of this new location and invite the community to stop by and take advantage of everything we have to offer."
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