October 4th, 2019196All In Credit Union, based in Daleville, Ala., is once again giving back to the communities it serves by providing the opportunity for a number of local nonprofit organizations to be awarded with one of several grants up to $100,000 for future programs or facilities.
In addition to the $100,000 awarded through All In Credit Union’s grant program, the company’s Helping Hands Foundation also donated more than $100,000 to several philanthropic causes in Alabama and Florida in addition to the 1,400 volunteer hours donated by employees in 2018.
Charlie Mingus, chairman of the board of directors for All In Credit Union said, “In 2018,...
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Local radio station 13WMAZ recently named one of MidSouth Credit Union's student tellers as its Athlete of the Week.
The following is an excerpt from that article.
is full-tilt on the Cross Country and Track courses, holding school records in the 800, 1600 3200 and 5000 meters. He's also full-speed in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA a job at MidSouth Credit Union in Macon as a teller. Sparrow has been working since he was 14 -- first, mowing lawns in the summertime, and now, at the . He says it's helped him develop as a person."It's definitely helping me with my social skills as far as not being a social butterfly. It's helping me to...
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East Laurens Elementary School recently opened its media center doors to its 600 students after receiving a "mini-crash" from Georgia United Foundation's sixth annual School Crashers program.
Out of more than 300 entries submitted across the state, East Laurens Elementary was selected to receive a media center makeover that included new carpet, fresh paint and fun, flexible furniture including whiteboard tables. The "mini-crash" grant totaled more than $22,000.
It was a pleasure working alongside Principal Kelly Dean, the faculty and the staff to provide a refreshed and inspiring learning space for the students," said Georgia...
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Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $156,000 to eight organizations as part of its annual Community Project.
The winning organizations were selected by a board committee based on their reputation and the work they do for the community.
"Robins is committed to the communities we serve and give back whenever possible," according to a statement from the credit union. "The funding from this year's Community Project will fill a specific need for the selected organizations as follows:
Cafe Central serves the hungry residents of Milledgeville. They serve a weekly free meal to residents along the providing...
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Credit Union of Georgia will act as a donation stop in Leadership Cherokee Alumni's second annual community food drive, according to a Georgia Patch article.
Leadership Cherokee is a nine-month-long program meant to educate existing and emerging leaders in Cherokee County. Last year, the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2018 learned local pantries were suffering a food shortage and challenged the Class of 2017 to see who could collect the most food.
"The Class of 2017 quickly called in the support of additional Leadership Cherokee graduates with collections spanning all areas of the county," said John Barker, chamber board chair and...
September 27th, 2019269Jessica Brown, a member of the marketing communications department at Family Savings Credit Union in Alabama, won the Create the Good, Show Your Love Volunteer Contest sponsored by AARP and Cabot Creamery.
Jessica works tirelessly for the Council on Aging as a board member and has helped organize its fundraiser each year for the past 5 years. Through the efforts of Jessica and the board, the organization raised more than $9,000 in 2018.
Most of Jessica’s volunteer hours are currently spent with a program called Worlds of Work (WOW). For four years she has worked as a WOW Planning Committee member and Volunteer Recruitment Co-Chair....
September 27th, 2019279MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is the title sponsor for the Oct. 18-20 MIDFLORIDA Auto Show & Lake Mirror, a three-day event showcasing hundreds of hobby and collector cars and draws thousands of spectators. The Concours is a wonderful display of more than 650 show vehicles surrounding the restored, 1920’s art deco-inspired Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. This event is known for its beautiful lakefront setting and friendly atmosphere. It provides one of the most scenic venues in the country.
Previously named Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, this event attracts over 40,000 spectators and draws top car collectors from all...
September 27th, 2019093Alabama ONE announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art branch at 1678 Temple Avenue North in Fayette, AL, a corner location renovated to build the first full-service branch for Alabama ONE in Fayette County.
Grand opening festivities will take place on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT, including a ribbon-cutting, refreshments, giveaways and a special appearance from the Berenstain Bears.
The branch features two on-site drive-through ITM/ATMs. The ITM (Interactive Teller Machine) enables members to perform simple cash transactions or engage in deeper, more personalized activities with remote tellers via video chat. The...
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Team members from Georgia United Credit Union's Dalton branches kicked off the fall season with a day of giving back to the local community.
On Sept. 12, team members from both Georgia United Dalton branches partnered with Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity to provide home building assistance for two future homeowners.
"This was a great opportunity for both of our Dalton branches to unite and serve the community we live and work in," said Harrison Stafford, Georgia United's business development officer. "Through our shared strength, we were able to complete numerous projects and watch the interior of the home come together."
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