May 1st, 2025011PENSACOLA, FL – May 1, 2025 – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) has launched its Third Annual Snack Stock drive, collecting individually wrapped snacks for local cancer patients throughout May. At a joint press conference on April 28 at its Nine Mile Branch, PenAir announced partnerships with Quint Studer, Bubba Watson, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to expand support for patients undergoing treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
“At PenAir, Communerosity® is at the heart of everything we do, where community and generosity blend into something enduring,” said Lee Morgan, President & CEO of PenAir. “We’re...
May 1st, 2025012TALLAHASSEE, FL – As National Pet Month kicks off in May, First Commerce Credit Union is launching its annual Liz Nix Fundraiser to benefit local animal organizations in communities across North Florida and South Georgia.
The fun and heartwarming fundraiser will feature engaging community events, the chance to purchase pet-friendly items for a donation, and even a healthy competition among First Commerce financial centers to raise funds for local animal rescues. Last year, together with donations from individuals and businesses, the credit union raised just over $10,300 to support nonprofit animal rescues in the communities it...
April 30th, 2025011Atlanta (April 29, 2025) – The APCU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Center Parc Credit Union, partnered with the Associated Credit Union Foundation to host “Aiming for Miracles: A Collaboration of Generosity” on March 6 and 7. As registered 501(c)(3) organizations, the two foundations held this special fundraising event to promote social, educational and economic well-being in their communities. The event took place at The Burge Club, a charming and historic 1,000-acre farm in eastern Newton County, Georgia.
In all, the collaborative effort was a tremendous success, raising $123,000 in donations...
April 30th, 202506Aiken, SC – Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented Horse Creek Academy with over $15,000 in 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card funds at the school’s April 28 Board of Directors meeting.
The charter school received a total of $15,196.50, the result of every transaction made using a Horse Creek Academy Affinity Debit Card in 2024. In the Affinity Debit Card Program, SRP Federal Credit Union donates to the school designated on the card every time a member uses the card to make a purchase.
The Affinity funds are unrestricted, and Horse Creek Academy will be able to allocate the funds wherever they are needed most.
“We’re...
April 30th, 202504Marietta, GA – April 29, 2025 – In a powerful display of community compassion, Amanda Arnold, Director of Community Outreach and Kathy Winiarczyk, Business Development Officer – Cobb County with Credit Union of Georgia proudly delivered hundreds of donated items to Loving Arms Cancer Outreach (LACO) this week. The generous contributions were collected across branch locations throughout February and March, all in support of individuals bravely battling cancer.
Janet Graham, Director and Michelle Ferretiz, Development and Outreach Coordinator with Loving Arms Cancer Outreach expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support from...
April 30th, 2025010North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will welcome members, families, and guests at its semi-annual Member Appreciation Movie Night at the SRP Administrative Campus on Friday, May 2, featuring Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”
The free, family-friendly event will offer face painting, popcorn, and fun for all ages before the movie begins at 8 p.m.
The SRP Federal Credit Union Administrative Campus is located at 1070 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC. The event will take place outdoors, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for a night of community entertainment.
SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered...
April 30th, 202509North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union provided a free drive-through shredding service at its administrative campus on the morning of Saturday, April 26, helping over 1,000 visitors dispose of old documents.
With three Augusta Data Storage shredding trucks at the event, SRP’s Spring 2025 Shred Fest resulted in 30,540 pounds of shredded documents ready for safe disposal.
Over 30 SRP team members volunteered at the event, ensuring Shred Fest ran smoothly and greeting every visitor with a friendly smile.
SRP Federal Credit Union offers free shredding services at its semi-annual Shred Fest to provide SRP members and community...
April 28th, 2025014WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Callahan & Associates planted a Yoshino cherry tree at Hains Point in Washington, D.C. This symbolic gesture serves as a lasting tribute to the firm’s commitment to helping credit unions grow with purpose and make a meaningful impact on the members and communities they serve.
Since its founding in 1985, Callahan has been at the forefront of industry transformation, providing data-driven insights, strategic guidance, and fostering collaboration among credit union leaders. The tree, planted during peak blossom season, represents more than a milestone — it reflects...
April 25th, 2025013JACKSONVILLE, FL — At VyStar Credit Union, “Do Good” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a purpose. It’s a shared commitment that fuels how we serve our members, support our communities, and show up for one another. In 2024, that purpose came to life through more than 40,000 employee volunteer hours, an unprecedented total for our credit union. This time was spent in support of causes that uplift and transform lives. Through our Pay It Forward program alone, employees directed $119,000 in donations to support local nonprofits. Altogether, VyStar’s philanthropic contributions totaled $7.2 million last year - an investment that’s...
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