May 27th, 2026069Accomplished HR leader assumes role Aug. 1, 2026, as part of planned transition
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeff Blake will join the organization as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Human Resources. Blake will start on May 27 and officially begin his new role on Aug. 1, 2026. He will succeed Michele Barregarye, who is retiring on Aug. 6 after many years of dedicated service to Corporate One.
“Jeff is a values-driven people leader with a proven track record of building strong cultures, developing talent, and aligning human capital strategy with business priorities,” President and...
May 27th, 2026032BIRMINGHAM, AL— AmFirst, in collaboration with the Children’s of Alabama INDY Grand Prix, has named Rebecca Smith of Shades Cahaba Elementary School as the 2026 Educator Champion of the Year. Smith received a $5,000 grant to invest in technology and classroom materials that will benefit students across Homewood City Schools for years to come.
The Educator Champion of the Year award recognizes outstanding teachers who go above and beyond for their students. The initiative celebrates the critical role educators play in the Birmingham area and equips them with resources to further enhance their classrooms. To be eligible, nominees had to...
May 26th, 2026026New locations reinforce community investment, accessibility, and meeting members where they are
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union continues to build on its momentum of strategic growth and community investment with the upcoming grand openings of two new branch locations this July: Town Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 9, and Herriman in Herriman, Utah, on July 21. Two other branches are also undergoing renovations in 2026. With recent growth pushing Chartway to $3.2 billion in assets and membership of more than 265,000 member-owners, the credit union continues to invest in the communities it serves in Virginia, Utah,...
May 26th, 2026025Pensacola, Florida – The Gulf Winds Foundation is proud to announce that it recently awarded up to $45,000 in scholarships to five outstanding student members: Myiah Alverson, Ellie Nissim, Sarah Schultz, Colton Rollin, and Emma Grayce Fuqua. Each recipient will receive a renewable scholarship, including four awards of up to $10,000 and one award of up to $5,000, to support their educational pursuits and aspirations.
This year Gulf Winds received 62 completed applications for the program from a diverse group of students. Open to members of Gulf Winds Credit Union, recipients were selected through a competitive process that evaluated each...
May 22nd, 2026027Mobile, AL - New Horizons Credit Union offers graduating high school senior members a scholarship opportunity through their New Wave Youth Savings Account program. New Horizons Credit Union proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2026 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on the student’s academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 24 years awarding over $95,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school...
May 22nd, 2026022North Augusta, SC – Principals, superintendents, school board representatives, and educators from across the CSRA gathered at SRP Federal Credit Union’s Administrative Campus on Monday, May 18, to celebrate a significant milestone in the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program: more than $3 million donated to local schools throughout the region.
Established in 2018, the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program gives SRP members an easy and meaningful way to support local education. Members select a school-branded debit card connected to one of 46 participating schools, and every time the card is used for purchases, SRP donates funds directly to that...
May 22nd, 2026024NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 21, 2026 – BayPort Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named to the 2026 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll, following a nomination from Virginia Beach City Public Schools in recognition of BayPort’s partnership and commitment to advancing financial education and workforce readiness for students across the division.
The VSBA Business Honor Roll recognizes businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to Virginia public education through innovative partnerships and ongoing support for students, educators, and schools.
BayPort was recognized for...
May 21st, 2026033LAKE MARY, Fla. (May 21, 2026) – The Addition Financial Foundation is celebrating 20 years of investing in student success by awarding scholarships to 10 outstanding students through its 2026 Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program -- its largest group of recipients to date.
Named in honor of Addition Financial Credit Union’s former President and CEO, the program provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. This year, the Foundation expanded the program to reach more students than ever before, awarding eight scholarships to high school seniors and two to graduate-level students. Each recipient will...
May 21st, 2026022Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that President and CEO Christina O’Brien was recently honored by Scouting America with the prestigious Golden Eagle Award.
The Golden Eagle Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of leadership, integrity, and service within their communities. O’Brien was honored for her continued commitment to strengthening communities across Georgia through financial education, community outreach, and initiatives that support youth development and leadership.
“I am honored to receive the 2026 Golden Eagle Award from Scouting America,” said O’Brien....
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