On March 13, The Osceola Council on Aging Meals on Wheels program hosted the live March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5K Run/Walk and raised over $25,000 to fill food pantries and assist with operating expenses.
Many do not realize the volunteers in...Credit Union News
On Saturday, March 27, kids showed up at school but not because they had to—they were a buzz with their family, friends and school mates to run the Smile Mile.
Although the event was converted to a virtual experience, that didn’t stop over 1,000 kids, 11 years and under, from signing up and taking care of tasks normally handled by adult volunteers.
An administrator praised how the middle school students stepped up to make the event safe and fun because volunteers were not allowed on campuses. Kids dotted hands after each lap, cheered, held signs, played instruments, dressed up as the school’s mascot and handed out...Credit Union News
The live and virtual AdventHealth Winter Park Road Race 10K and 2 Mile on March 13 offered participants three levels of endurance on a beautiful tree lined route that wound around a lake. They could choose the 10K, 2 mile or take the Distance Dare challenge—which combined both races for a total of 8.2 miles.
All proceeds will benefit the Meridian Club of Winter Park Scholarship Fund who has served the City of Winter Park and surrounding regions for 37 years. Since 1977, the Meridian Club has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 150 high school students.
McCoy Federal Credit Union embodies the Credit Union...Credit Union News
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union has promoted Richard “Rick” Shaw to Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer.
In his new role, Shaw will be responsible for all consumer, business, and mortgage lending, and oversee collections. His focus will be to align the lending functions with the credit union’s long-term strategic goals.
Shaw joined Tropical Financial in 2015 from Union Federal Savings Bank in North Providence, Rhode Island. The last eight-and-half-years there, he served as President/CFO. Union Federal was the internet banking arm of the First...Credit Union News
Local Credit Union to Give Food to Families in Need
DELRAY BEACH, FL. (03/16/21) – iTHINK Financial Credit Union’s Aviation Branch, located at, 2625 Airport Drive, Vero Beach FL, 32960, will host a mobile food drive in association with the Treasure Coast Food Bank on Saturday, March 20, 2021.
The food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST in the branch parking lot. Members of the community can begin lining up in their vehicles at 8 a.m. EST. Over 200 vehicles are expected at the mobile food drive event.
The Treasure Coast Food Bank strives to maintain the highest standard of efficiency while providing food to...Credit Union News
Credit Union of Georgia is Proud to be a Partner to the Cherokee County School District.
CANTON – March 19, 2021 – The Credit Union of Georgia staff at the new Hickory Flat Branch location were surprised when Hickory Flat Elementary School Principal Kerry Estep appeared at the branch with flowers and exciting news. Hickory Flat Elementary had selected Credit Union of Georgia as their Partner of the Year! Although the Credit Unions Hickory Flat Branch recently opened in March 2021, the Credit Union has had strong ties to the community for years.
It is no surprise that the Credit Union of Georgia has a passion for supporting local...Credit Union News
DULUTH, GA (April 1, 2021) – Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura King as executive vice president (EVP). King joins Georgia United’s leadership team and will report to President and CEO Debbie Smith.
In this role, King will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of Georgia United’s operations and technology areas.
“We are proud Laura has joined the Georgia United family,” stated Smith. “Laura is highly regarded in the financial and credit union industry with a rich background and experience of driving success. Her leadership experience, servant’s heart and personal...Credit Union News
ēCO and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation presented college scholarships totaling $7,500.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation both strongly believe in the importance of education. In March of 2021, ēCO Credit Union awarded two $2,500 A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, while the ēCO Credit Union Foundation awarded one $2,500 ēCO Credit Union Foundation Scholarship.
The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been awarded to high school seniors since 2011. The 2021-2022 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are Yasmin Bolden and Josie McGuire. Bolden is a senior at Shades Valley High School. In addition to...Credit Union News
(Washington, D.C.) – America Saves proudly announces New Horizons Credit Union, for the fourth year in a row, has earned the Designation of Savings Excellence award from a selection process involving both banks and credit unions across the nation that participated in this year’s America Saves Week.
The America Saves’ Designation of Savings Excellence is awarded to financial institutions that display exceptional achievement by motivating individuals to become more financially stable. New Horizons Credit Union is one such financial institution that went above and beyond with Direct Deposit, New Start Checking, GreenPath Financial...Credit Union News
The international Communitas Awards recognizes exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals that are unselfishly giving of themselves and their resources and those that are changing how they do business to benefit their communities.
DULUTH, GA (April 14, 2021) –Georgia United Credit Union has received the 2021 Communitas Award for Excellence and Leadership in Community Service for their “See the Difference, Be the Difference” Team Day service project.
Communitas is a Latin word that means “people coming together for the good of a community” or simply, “people helping people.” Communitas winners are recognized...
