August 22nd, 2025924North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has awarded a total of $3,500 in academic scholarships to the children of two team members, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and community involvement during a check presentation ceremony held on August 13.
The Ed Templeton Scholarship and Larry Pridemore Scholarship, named in honor of the former SRP president and member of SRP’s Board of Directors respectively, are awarded annually to children of SRP Federal Credit Union employees.
Presslie Stevens, daughter of Edgefield Assistant Branch Manager Jennifer Stevens, received the $2,500 Ed Templeton Scholarship. Presslie...
August 22nd, 2025330Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated over $54,000 to thirty local teachers through their 4th Annual GRANTED program.
The credit union believes that a bright future starts with a solid education. That’s why they created their GRANTED program in 2022 to help alleviate some of the financial burden teachers may face in their effort to educate and engage their students. Educators who teach grades K-12 at schools located within one of the credit union's 45-county service areas were eligible to apply. If selected, recipients receive classroom supplies or monetary donations to purchase items from their classroom...
August 22nd, 2025020MOBILE, Ala. — AmFirst’s 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive inspired the Mobile community to unite against hunger throughout July. Through the generosity of AmFirst members, employees, and local residents, the AmFirst Mobile location raised $2,500 for The Love All Pantry, an organization that supplies essential groceries to over 900 families each week.
“One in five people in our area faces food insecurity,” said Jody Mattson, AmFirst’s Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement. “By coming together, we’re helping ensure that families and children across the Mobile area have access to fresh, nutritious...
August 22nd, 2025125APOPKA, Fla. -- Addition Financial Credit Union and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) celebrated the grand opening of a new student-run Addition Financial branch at Apopka High School, marking the credit union’s 12th high school branch in Central Florida and the 7th within OCPS.
Addition Financial’s High School Branch Program provides students with hands-on financial education and money management skills. Selected Apopka High School students receive in-depth training from the credit union to prepare them to fully staff and operate the branch, located on campus.
“Apopka High School is excited about having an Addition Financial...
August 19th, 2025273Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been named the #11 Best Credit Union to Work For in 2025 by American Banker. This recognition celebrates credit unions across the nation that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational leadership.
“This award is meaningful because it comes from within — it’s a reflection of how our own team members feel about working here,” said Scott Gladden, President of Innovations Financial Credit Union. “We’ve built a culture where people are supported, challenged, and celebrated. When our team...
August 19th, 2025057Atlanta, Ga. – LGE Community Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) for the tenth time.
The AJC Top Workplaces award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC. The confidential survey measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling “respected and supported,” “enabled to grow,” and “empowered to execute.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,”...
August 19th, 2025031Redstone Federal Credit Union is proud to shine a light on five individuals who are making a meaningful difference in their communities and introduce them as its 2025 Community Champions. Now in its third year, the credit union’s Community Champions program celebrates everyday heroes in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee who inspire change and uplift those around them.
The 2025 Community Champions are:
• Matthew Dormus, a mental health advocate, created a safe space for his peers on their college campus.
• Janet Geist, who has played a pivotal role in training dogs and their owners for search-and-rescue missions.
• Christie...
August 19th, 2025029Press release courtesy of Best Companies Group
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named one of the 2025 Best Credit Unions to Work For and will be recognized by the national publication, American Banker, for this honor. This annual program, established by Best Companies Group—a research firm that surveys companies to provide valuable feedback on recruitment and retention—was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers on workplace culture and business influence.
"Our team members are the foundation of everything we do at Chartway,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of...
August 15th, 20251627BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Throughout July, AmFirst and ABC 33/40 joined forces for the 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, rallying the community to fight food insecurity across the region. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of members and partners, AmFirst’s combined collection of nonperishable food items and monetary donations will provide more than 87,000 meals through the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama serves over 60,000 children, seniors, and families annually across 12 counties. With one in five people in Central Alabama facing food insecurity, these donations will help...
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