July 29th, 2025082 ATLANTA, GA – APCU/Center Parc Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters facility and branch with a ribbon cutting and building dedication on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. More than 200 city leaders and credit union members joined APCU/Center Parc executives, the board of directors and team members as they officially opened the 100,000-square-foot facility in Hapeville.
“A hundred years ago, APCU/Center Parc changed the financial landscape of Georgia as we know it as the first chartered credit union in the state. Now, as we have broken ground and opened the doors to our new headquarters, we seek to change the next...
July 29th, 2025029With 23 coalition members from Maine to California, Backbone is growing and generating wins for the credit union movement.
PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN – Backbone — a nationwide coalition aimed at highlighting credit unions’ essential role in empowering people and serving communities — has experienced surging growth in recent weeks, adding new members from across the spectrum of the credit union movement.
The coalition now boasts 23 members, touching every region of the country and underscoring the value of collaboration in sharing the industry’s story with the American people. Among the coalition’s new members are Washington-based...
July 29th, 2025024Augusta, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union supported United Way of the CSRA’s 2025 Stuff the Bus drive, contributing school supplies and volunteer hours to the back-to-school program that provides bookbags, notebooks, art supplies, and more for local K-12 students.
SRP’s company-wide initiative included collection boxes in branches and at its administrative campus, as well as volunteering to organize and pack school supplies at the Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta.
United Way of the CSRA’s Stuff the Bus collection drive distributes school supplies to students in Richmond, Columbia, and Burke counties and surrounding areas in...
July 24th, 2025061BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst hosted a week of festivities from July 14 through July 18, 2025, to show appreciation for its membership. More than 1,500 members participated in Member Appreciation Week events across all 21 branch locations.
Each day, celebrations began at 11 a.m., and members were welcomed with Frios Popsicles, snacks, unique AmFirst Membership Appreciation Mugs, giveaways, and more, all while supplies lasted. Throughout the week, each branch awarded a Stanley Cooler, an AmFirst Tumbler, and a $100 gift card to lucky members.
“Membership Appreciation Week allows AmFirst to celebrate the heart of the Credit Union,”...
July 24th, 2025182(Columbus, Ga.) – Kinetic Credit Union concluded its Month of Giving campaign by donating essential items to several local organizations throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. Thanks to the generosity of Kinetic employees, their families, and friends, a wide variety of items were collected, including school supplies, non-perishable food, cubby bears, Kleenex tissues, socks and hygiene products, and more.
These contributions support local agencies in their efforts to assist individuals and families facing hardship in the community. Benefiting organizations include Orchard View, Children’s Miracle Network, Muscogee County School District...
July 24th, 2025068TAMPA, Fla. – USF Credit Union has been named a recipient of the 2025 Digital Growth Award by the World Council of Credit Unions, recognizing the credit union’s commitment to delivering innovative digital banking tools that put members first.
Announced during WOCCU’s annual international conference in Stockholm, Sweden, the award honors credit unions that are redefining how people experience financial services. USF Credit Union was recognized for launching two standout offerings: Flex Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option, and Plan Your Purchase, which helps members prepare for upcoming expenses.
“These tools are more...
July 24th, 2025059Kennesaw, GA – Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce Sheila Golden of Gilmer County as the winner of their $10,000 Mortgage Giveaway contest! Sheila was selected from more than 750 entries to receive the grand prize of $10,000 applied directly toward her mortgage. The campaign, run in partnership with WLJA 101.1 FM, The Pulse, was a heartfelt initiative designed to support The Pulse listening community and ease the financial strain of homeownership.
"As a semi-retired widow, every dollar counts. This gift means more to me than words can say," said Sheila Golden. "Winning this mortgage giveaway has brought me peace of mind and a...
July 24th, 2025030Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union partnered with Okaloosa Saves and Renasant Bank for the annual Teach Children to Save campaign April 1 – June 30. Youths were encouraged to set a savings goal and make a deposit into their savings account. Their names were entered into a random drawing for six children to win a $50 deposit into their savings account from Okaloosa Saves. Winners were invited for recognition prior to the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners budget meeting on Tuesday, July 22 where they received certificates.
This year, 102 youths from Eglin FCU and Renasant Bank under the age of 18 participated in...
July 18th, 2025043Naperville, Ill. – Today marks the settlement of Alloya’s first multi-issuer auto loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), fully funded after being well oversubscribed by investors. The securitization, backed by a diversified pool of auto loans originated by three of Alloya’s member credit unions, was structured to optimize investor appeal while maintaining strong credit quality. “We were very pleased with the strong support this issuance received from a wide variety of investors” said Andrew Kohl, Alloya’s Chief Investment Officer.
Alloya would like to express its gratitude to Blaze Credit Union (Minnesota), Consumers Credit...
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