June 24th, 2026045SnackStock 2026 highlights the power of community in supporting patients during treatment
PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir), in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, has successfully completed SnackStock 2026, collecting more than 8,100 individually packaged snacks to support cancer patients receiving treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
Throughout the month of May, SnackStock brought together individuals, families, and businesses from across the Pensacola area to meet a simple but meaningful need. Donation sites at PenAir branches and Blue Wahoos home games made it easy...
June 18th, 2026070TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates today announces its Board of Directors has appointed John Bratsakis as CEO, following a comprehensive national search conducted by Sterling | Martin. Bratsakis will lead the organization and its affiliated companies, building on The League’s strong foundation of advocacy, collaboration, innovation and services to member credit unions.
Throughout his career, Bratsakis has successfully led trade associations and financial institutions, including most recently serving as President and CEO of the MD|DC Credit Union Association. He brings more than 35 years of executive...
June 18th, 2026036ORLANDO, FL – The credit union community came together during ENGAGE 2026 for the Night of Miracles Gala, raising more than $1,000,000 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
The gala brought together 450 credit union leaders, partners, and supporters for an evening that blended celebration with purpose. The event featured live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and powerful storytelling that highlighted the impact of Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids). Attendees connected around a shared commitment to expanding access to life-saving care and critical resources for children in...
June 18th, 2026068ORLANDO, FL – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors following The League Annual Business Meeting held Thursday, June 11, during ENGAGE 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The Board includes officers elected during the meeting and directors representing affiliated credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
The League Board of Directors is composed of credit union Presidents and CEOs representing affiliated credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. Directors serve staggered terms and help guide the strategic direction of The League and its continued efforts to...
June 18th, 2026069ORLANDO, FL – The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates concluded its ENGAGE 2026 Conference on Friday, June 12, in Orlando, Florida. The event welcomed more than 1,200 attendees and brought together credit union leaders, volunteers, professionals, and vendors from across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia for four days of collaboration, education, and innovation.
ENGAGE 2026 featured more than 30 educational sessions and hosted nearly 200 exhibit booths, creating a dynamic environment for learning, networking, and idea-sharing.
“What makes ENGAGE impactful is not just what’s presented on stage, but what happens in the...
June 18th, 2026043Orlando, FL –The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates is proud to announce the public release of the You Own It Campaign Toolkit, a new resource designed to celebrate and elevate one of the credit union movement’s most defining characteristics – its cooperative structure. The toolkit provides credit unions with ready-to-use materials to help communicate the value of member ownership and strengthen awareness of what makes credit unions unique.
The You Own It Campaign is a footprint-wide effort to increase awareness of the credit union difference – namely, the member ownership that drives economic impact, community reinvestment,...
June 18th, 2026021WASHINGTON — America’s Credit Unions has released a new campaign highlighting Rep. Don Davis’ (NC-1) efforts to support affordable financial services for service members and constituents.
“Rep. Don Davis has led the fight on key issues that affect North Carolinians’ daily lives. In the U.S. House, Rep. Davis has protected consumers from fraud, and fought for affordability, especially for service members, veterans and first responders. Ensuring Americans can achieve their financial goals is a priority for credit unions and America’s Credit Unions is proud to highlight Rep. Don Davis’ efforts. We urge him to keep fighting for...
June 18th, 2026047Press release courtesy of Statista
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union has been ranked the No. 1 credit union in Virginia and named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious, national annual ranking, presented in partnership with Statista, recognizes top-performing credit unions delivering strong member experiences across the country.
This distinction places Chartway among a select group of credit unions consistently recognized for excellence. Nationally, just 32 out of the 246 credit unions ranked this year have earned Best-In-State recognition every year...
June 18th, 2026029PAC-supported candidates across two states win primary elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In primary elections across three states Tuesday, five Congressional candidates backed by America’s Credit Unions PAC won their party nomination and advanced to November’s General Election. This includes a victory for a candidate running in an open seat.
“Electing a pro-credit union Congress is critical to the credit union movement and is the central mission of America’s Credit Unions PAC. With this additional group of champions advancing, our success is a testament to the strength of credit unions. Credit unions continue to showcase the power of...
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