November 1st, 2019193eCO Credit Union, based in Birmingham, Ala., prioritizes making the communities it serves even better. One way eCO supports the community each year is through the Change for Children’s fundraiser to benefit Children’s of Alabama. In its 10th year of fundraising, eCO raised more than ever before to support the only free-standing children’s hospital in the state.
From Sept. 9 through Oct. 23, eCO Credit Union worked with members, schools, vendors and the community to raise money for Children’s of Alabama. From filling up Change for Children’s cans, buying T-shirts and donating through an online platform, people from the...
October 31st, 2019071Robins Financial staff celebrated International Credit Union Day by embodying the credit union philosophy of people helping people.
Credit union employees volunteered throughout the week at the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia, cleaning windows, organizing the kitchen, playroom and living areas. as well as assisting with administrative duties.
Other groups of volunteers packed boxes at the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and served families at First United Methodist's Food Pantry.
In addition to the volunteer efforts, all branch locations celebrated by offering giveaways, prize drawings and some lucky members even...
October 31st, 2019088Georgia United Credit Union recently presented a $5,000 check to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
This donation was made possible through the credit union's Swipe4CHOA event, where $0.10 of every debit card transaction made on Oct. 17 -- up to $5,000 -- was donated to CHOA.
"Georgia United has been a longstanding supporter of the healthcare initiatives at Children's, and we are thrilled to receive this donation which will help the children and families facing an unexpected medical crisis," said Nancy Koenig, program coordinator at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Swipe4CHOA was a special one-day event held on Oct. 17 in...
October 31st, 20190118Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to announce a new addition to their executive management team.
Tammy Ross has been promoted to vice president of branch services.
Ross is a 30-year veteran of Robins Financial. Most recently serving as assistant vice president of branch services. She specializes in branches, member service, staff development and coaching. Ross has a bachelor's degree in business management from Grantham University.
As an active member of the Warner Robins community, Tamm serves as the board of directors for Happy Hour, is a member of the Warner Robins Civitan Club and Southside Baptist Church. She enjoys...
October 25th, 2019078McCoy Federal Credit Union in Florida, along with the partners of 27 Community Connection, sponsored Walk For Winnie, a fundraising event for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
Walk For Winnie brought families, supporters, medical teams, and NICU Graduates together at SeaWorld to celebrate “Tiny Babies. Big Miracles.” Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies has one of the largest and most technologically advanced NICUs in the nation. More than 1,400 premature and critically ill babies are admitted each year for life-saving care.
October 25th, 201927101All In Credit Union in Alabama is a financial institution known for giving back to organizations and members in their communities, and when disaster struck the Bahamas, All In Credit Union stepped up. All In recently donated $1,000 to the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions. All In’s donation will assist credit unions in the Bahamas that were affected by Hurricane Dorian.
“We are pleased to see such an outpouring of support for those affected by Hurricane Dorian, and we hope that All In Credit Union’s donation will help provide needed items during a critical time in the life of hurricane survivors,” stated Bobby Michael, All in...
October 18th, 201926123Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a $4,000 donation to Georgia Military College to award a student a one-year scholarship.
John Lewis was selected as the recipient for this scholarship. He is pursuing his Associate of Science degree in psychology.
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October 18th, 2019183The National Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved new Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants for 2019-2020, totaling $25,000. The LSCU’s Southeastern Credit Union Foundation was one of three recipients.
The SECUF will work with the Greater Metro Birmingham Children’s Business Fair, partnering with credit unions and a local Young Credit Union Professional Group, to introduce the Business Plan Competition. This will increase financial education in Alabama and help credit unions connect with the students in the communities they serve.
Other grant recipients are:
Northwest Credit Union Foundation in...
October 18th, 2019197Associated Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Decatur Branch location on Oct. 4.
ACU executives and staff gathered with representatives from the City of Decatur, the DeKalb County Chamber and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions. The new branch's design and build partner, Consultants and Builders, Inc., also came to celebrate their latest project with ACU.
The new location in Decatur showcases ACU's branch design moving forward. The traditional teller line is non-existent which leads to an open space concept. A branch representative greets members at the door, and new technology -- including an Interactive Teller...
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