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Georgia United Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Cindy Robbins as chief experience officer.
In this new role, Robbins will be responsible for the strategic planning and directing of Georgia United's membership experience. She'll be a part of the leadership team and will report to Executive Vice President Shawn Turpin.
Robbins brings more than 30 years of financial industry experience to Georgia United. Before she joined the credit union, Robbins served as executive vice president and chief retail banking officer at CenterState Bank and led the overall development of retail strategy, digital banking initiatives,...
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Robins financial Credit Union recently sponsored United in Pink's Kids in Pink Summer Camp.
United in Pink is committed to enhancing the quality of life for breast cancer survivors and their families. Kids in PInk Summer Camp, which took place from June 10 through June 13, is an annual summer day camp that offers children of breast cancer survivors the tools to thrive and survive in the midst of adversity.
For more information, visit www.unitedinpnk.org.
Also featured in: CUInsight, CUSocialGood, 13 WMAZ
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They live among us. They could be a parent of your son’s best friend, the person standing in the checkout line next to you, or your daughter’s softball coach. You may have even visited one. They take care of us when we’re sick and keep us healthy. In many cases, they even save lives. They are the doctors, nurses, physical therapists, dentists, ophthalmologists,researchers, innovators, and others who are committed and work diligently in the field of health and life sciences. They are the healthcare heroes.
On May 16, at Gypsy Kitchen in Buckhead, CDC Federal Credit Union had the honor and privilege of recognizing 19 heroes at...
June 18th, 2019098
North Main Credit Union recently participated in the Dec-a-Duck contest at the Mt. Laurel Festival in Clarkesville to support the Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County.
The credit union decorated its toy duck to look like Scrooge McDuck. The entry received 3rd place in the People's Choice Award category as well as in the Most Creative category.
"We loved participating in this contest this weekend and supporting a wonderful cause in our community," North Main Credit Union wrote in a statement.
Volunteers for Literacy is a non-profit, United Way agency that develops and supports literacy programs in Habersham...
June 18th, 2019084
MembersFirst Credit Union recently received the NW Region Business Partner of the Year Award from the Georgia Association of Career & Technical Education.
Rep. Micah Gravley also recently commended the credit union for receiving this honor.
June 18th, 20193113
The staff of United 1st Federal Credit Union's Blackshear and Waycross branches recently raised $4,701 for the Southeast Cancer Unit at its annual fundraising walk.
That surpassed last year's donation by nearly $600.
The Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides counseling, support and respite care to their friends and neighbors diagnosed with cancer in Brantley, Pierce and Ware counties. Each year, the group holds a walk to raise funds.
This year's fundraising efforts reached $101,000.
The branches sold homemade ribs, chicken and funnel cakes from their booth at the Walk to the 29...
June 14th, 20191234
Emory Alliance Credit Union recently donated $10,000 to two local, charitable organizations -- Chris 180 and Friends of Disabled Adults and Children.
Chris 180 is an organization that works to improve the community by providing children, adults and families with high-quality, trauma informed behavioral health services and support systems. Chris 180 has been serving the community since 1981, with mental health counseling at its Chris Counseling Center as well as group homes, adoption services, supportive housing program and drop-in center for homeless youth.
FODACs mission is to provide medical equipment including...
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DOCO Credit Union recently partnered with the new Flint River Entertainment Complex.
The credit union will be the exclusive sponsor of the "Ticket Give Back" promotion, according to a WALB News 10 article.
For each ticket sold at any of the three venues in the complex, DOCO will give $1 to the community giving fund in order to provide $20,000 in annual giving to charitable organizations, local community groups and the DOCO Credit Union scholarship fund.
For more information, read the full WALB News 10 article here.
Also featured in: WALB News, CUToday
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June 13th, 20191104
Five Star Credit Union, based in Dothan, recently cut the ribbon on a new branch in Blakely.
"This is a significant branch for Five Star, as the credit union began in 1965 in Early County as part of the Great Northern Paper Company," according to a Five Star press release. "While Five Star continues to have a branch in Cedar Springs, which is close to the plant, this is the first branch in the city of Blakely."
The new branch consists of interactive in the lobby and a drive-thru to make transactions easier for members.
In the first month it was open, the new branch processed more than 6,600 transactions and signed up more...
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