April 20th, 2026037Pensacola, Florida– On Monday, April 13, the Gulf Winds Foundation proudly hosted its third annual charitable golf tournament, Chip in Fore Charity, at Pensacola Country Club in Pensacola, FL. The day brought the credit union community together for a memorable mix of golf, connection, and generosity, raising more than $100,000 to support the Gulf Winds Foundation and its ongoing impact.
A full roster of teams competed in a classic four-player scramble featuring a hole-in-one challenge to win a brand-new Honda vehicle, and several on-course games, including one with the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Through the funds raised, the tournament...
April 20th, 2026038TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union today announced the launch of a new co-branded Leon County Schools debit card, designed to give members a simple, everyday way to support public education.
Through Addition Financial’s School District Debit Card Program, the credit union will donate $0.03 to the Foundation for Leon County Schools every time a member signs, swipes, or taps the card, turning routine debit card use into ongoing support for students, teachers, and schools across the district.
Addition Financial designed the card alongside Leon County Schools, reflecting the district’s identity and pride while...
April 20th, 2026244Marietta, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce the successful launch of its new financial literacy curriculum with students from Marietta High School at Marietta Community School, designed to equip students in grades 9–12 with essential real-world money management skills.
The program officially kicked off this week with an engaging and interactive session led by Kathy Winarczyk, Business Development Officer for Cobb County who spent the evening connecting with students and introducing key financial concepts that will help prepare them for life beyond the classroom. From budgeting basics to making informed financial...
April 17th, 2026072Charitable giving reflects credit union's commitment to children's health and wellness, community well-being, and food security
ROANOKE, Virginia - Virginia Credit Union (VACU) has donated $120,000 during the first quarter of 2026 to support the work of 16 nonprofits and community organizations serving residents across the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and Lynchburg.
The donations reflect the credit union's strategic focus on areas that most closely align with its mission as a trusted community partner: children's health and wellness, community well-being, and food security.
"We have deep roots in these communities, and our...
April 16th, 2026083Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 350 financial institutions nationwide, has successfully launched a first of its kind loan fund for credit unions. The ALM First Loan Fund Investment Pilot Program is a groundbreaking new model whereby ALM First can pool funds for credit unions for the specific purpose of buying loans from other credit unions.
"At Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, we're always looking for new opportunities to enhance our balance sheet and, ultimately, create more value for our members. We're excited to be among the first credit unions to invest in the ALM First Loan Fund," said Gina...
April 16th, 2026051Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates announced today the launch of CU Profiles, a new free plan within its performance measurement platform, Peer Suite. Built on the belief that every credit union deserves access to clear, meaningful data, CU Profiles removes the cost and complexity that has historically kept institutions from the insights their peers rely on. Designed exclusively for credit union employees, CU Profiles gives leaders a no-cost, no-manual-work way to understand how their institution is performing and gain the clear, actionable insights needed to make decisions that lead to better member outcomes.
For too many credit...
April 16th, 2026049
Virginia Credit Union (VACU) held its 97th Annual Meeting on April 8, celebrating nearly a century of service and marking the countdown to one of the most momentous milestones in its history — the full integration of its Roanoke-based Member One division.
On April 20, Member One products and services will move to VACU and all of the credit union’s nearly 500,000 members will be on one unified technology platform, with seamless access to VACU’s products and services, including branches. The credit union will also operate as one unified brand, with branches in the western part of the state transitioning to the VACU...
April 16th, 2026036SNELLVILLE, GA – The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) has named three deserving illustrious leaders as recipients of the 2026 Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing enduring contributions to the credit union movement and embodiment of AACUC’s mission.
The recipients are:
Mary McDuffie, President/CEO, Retired, Navy Federal Credit Union
Marsha Majors, President/CEO, Retired, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union
Gary J. Perez, President/CEO, USC Credit Union
Collectively, these three leaders represent the helm of the nation’s largest credit union, a...
April 16th, 2026049Credit union recognized with Category’s Best honor for Rebrand/New Corporate Identity
Birmingham, Ala. – Southern Energy Credit Union has been named a Category’s Best winner for Rebrand and New Corporate Identity in the 2026 Diamond Awards, an annual program presented by America’s Credit Unions recognizing excellence in marketing, public relations, and development across the credit union industry.
This year’s competition drew a record number of submissions nationwide, making Southern Energy Credit Union’s recognition as Category’s Best especially meaningful for the Credit Union as...
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