February 25th, 202508Gadsden, Ala.– In honor of National Random Acts of Kindness Day, Family Savings CU partnered with The Outreach Program and United Way of East Central Alabama to pack 50,000 meal kits for local food pantries. The event, held at the Venue in Gadsden, Ala., saw every Family Savings CU employee roll up their sleeves for a day dedicated to community service.
Nearly 300 employees across every branch dedicated approximately two hours to assembling macaroni and oatmeal meal kits—each kit containing all the ingredients needed to prepare a complete, hearty meal. After the packing session, teams personally delivered the kits to food pantries in...
February 25th, 202507JACKSONVILLE, FL. — VyStar Foundation is committed to honoring and supporting the brave individuals who have served our country. We are proud to open our annual Military Grant Cycle, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
This year we are prioritizing programs that address critical challenges such as food and housing insecurity, employment opportunities, small business support and access to mental health services. By investing in these areas, we aim to create lasting, positive change for those who have given so much to our...
February 25th, 2025012Augusta, GA— Georgia's students are gaining financial independence through an innovative collaboration. 200 children will receive financial literacy tools and their own bank accounts, with $5,000 in deposits distributed among participants.
SRP Federal Credit Union and the Global Children's Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) have teamed up for a financial wellness book drive on April 17 and 18 in Waynesboro and Augusta.
“By giving kids a stake in their financial future, we're teaching concepts and creating opportunities for them to see what's possible," says Prince Dykes, founder of GCFLF. In similar programs, students reported...
February 25th, 2025011Birmingham, Ala – February 24, 2025 - APCO Employees Credit Union is proud to announce its official rebrand as Southern Energy Credit Union, marking a significant milestone in its 70-year history of serving members with personalized service, trusted solutions, and a commitment to financial success.
This transformation follows the successful mergers with Powerco Federal Credit Union and Mutual Savings Credit Union, which took effect over the last two years, expanding the credit union’s footprint across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. The new name reflects this growth while reinforcing its dedication to powering the financial success...
February 24th, 2025012Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce a year of remarkable progress and growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the financial services industry. With new branches, expanded markets, and growth in its commercial banking services, PenAir continues to enhance accessibility and banking convenience and reaffirms its commitment to improving members’ lives.
In January 2024, PenAir broke ground for a new 2,500-square-foot branch in Crestview, FL, and in February, PenAir celebrated the grand opening of its 1,200-square-foot branch in Beulah, FL. Both facilities feature a streamlined design that enhances...
February 21st, 2025027Virginia Beach, VA (February 21, 2024) – On February 20, 2025, Chartway Credit Union held its 66th Annual Meeting and elected by acclamation the following individuals to the board of directors:
Paul Annunziata, Incumbent
Annunziata currently serves on the board for Chartway and is also on the board for Chartway’s charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation. Annunziata retired from Chartway in early 2021 after serving for more than four decades in various roles, including chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and corporate development executive. He spearheaded several mergers for Chartway and was instrumental in...
February 21st, 2025015PANAMA CITY, FL – On Monday, February 17, 2025, while most bankers took the day off for Presidents Day, employees of Hello Credit Union (www.HelloCU.com) delivered smiles to the community through volunteer service. Their outreach focused on initiatives like environmental conservation, elder care, and critical assistance for families in need.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Hello Credit Union employees who volunteered alongside the American Red Cross in Panama City today. Their dedication to service directly supports the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Because of their efforts, Bay County is now better...
February 20th, 2025012Tallahassee, Fla. — An energetic crowd of Tallahassee’s business community, entrepreneurs and students got a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) from one of the brightest minds in AI on Wednesday, February 12, during the 11th installment of the Power Forward Speaker Series.
Co-presented by First Commerce Credit Union and the FSU Division of Research, the illuminating presentation featured Futurist Zack Kass, former head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT.
First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison addressed the audience, providing some background about the impetus behind Power Forward and its rich...
February 14th, 2025012WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading financial groups that represent banks and credit unions of all sizes today sent letters Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill (R-Ark.) in support of their respective Congressional Review Act resolutions to invalidate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) overdraft rule.
As outlined in the letters, if former CFPB Director Chopra’s rule that imposes government price controls on overdraft services were to take effect, it would negatively impact millions of consumers who value this financial lifeline:
“If not invalidated,...
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