February 6th, 2025028Jacksonville, Florida - VyStar Foundation announced $202,621 will be distributed among 11 nonprofits in its fourth youth programs grant cycle. These funds focus on organizations that support youth-focused programs, prioritizing those dedicated to helping young individuals (ages 12-18) achieve academic success and personal growth. The investment underscores VyStar’s commitment to strengthen communities by providing wraparound services in key areas such as:
Food and housing assistance
Career counseling and skill development
Mental health support
"We are proud to support these remarkable nonprofit organizations dedicated...
February 6th, 2025023Tallahassee, Fla. - First Commerce Credit Union, together with local hospital foundations and communities in North Florida and South Georgia, raised $158,917 in the fifth year of its grassroots fundraising initiative known as the #FlamingoChallenge. The fundraiser directly benefits local patients battling breast cancer.
The #FlamingoChallenge, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, reached two major milestones in 2024 -- a record-breaking six-figure total, the fundraiser’s highest amount raised to date, and surpassing $500,000 raised since its inception five years ago. Donations in 2024 came from individuals, businesses,...
February 6th, 2025027Roanoke, VA, February 3, 2025 – The average cost of a four-year college education in Virginia is more than $100,000. Especially given inflation, paying for higher education remains a struggle. Each year, Blue Eagle ® Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships to help alleviate the financial stress of tuition.
The 2025 Alexander Scholarship application is now available at BlueEagleCreditUnion.com. What’s different about this scholarship? It’s not just for graduating high school seniors. This scholarship opportunity is also available for those already in higher education, adults going back to school, or others seeking to further...
February 6th, 2025031Dallas, Texas – ALM First, a strategic partner for more than 300 financial institutions nationwide offering commission-free, fee-based advice, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The firm began its operations on February 2, 1995, and ALM First founder, Emily Hollis, continues to serve as its CEO.
“A lot has changed over the years but our core principle of putting our clients’ best interests first remains,” said Emily Hollis, CFA, CEO of ALM First. “Through multiple economic cycles, industry changes, and financial crises, our commitment to providing sound, strategic advice has never wavered. By listening to our clients and...
February 6th, 2025038Virginia Beach, VA (February 4, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of Dana Brock to vice president of credit operations & services, Kelsey Jones to vice president of business intelligence, and Jace White to senior vice president of talent engagement.
Dana Brock
Brock’s career with Chartway began in 2001 as a teller and evolved into progressively more responsible roles in both lending and operations. In her previous role as director of consumer lending, she led initiatives to enhance underwriting and loan servicing, streamline processes, and align lending strategies with credit union goals....
February 6th, 2025026Participants Will Have the Chance to Enter to Win One of Ten $1,000 Cash Prizes
JACKSONVILLE, FL – VyStar Credit Union is launching the VyStar Savings Challenge, a powerful and proactive initiative designed to tackle the financial challenges faced by individuals and families in its communities. Jacksonville (#10) and Atlanta (#8) are listed among the top 10 U.S. cities with the most financially distressed residents according to WalletHub. Additionally, 70% of American households are considered financially unhealthy, with the biggest financial stressor being the lack of at least $1,000 in emergency funds for unexpected life events.
The...
February 5th, 2025033DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) is pleased to announce that it has received a top 5-star rating according to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions List for 2025.
Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights Group to identify the top regional banks and credit unions in each state. Their methodology utilized a variety of components to measure a financial institution's credit quality. In addition, they reviewed press coverage over the past two years, deployed a large-scale independent customer survey of more than 71,000 U.S. citizens, and studied 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million Apple App store and...
January 29th, 2025035Pensacola, FL – Members First Credit Union of Florida is proud to reaffirm its commitment to education by offering scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Originally founded to serve teachers, Members First continues to emphasize the importance of learning and academic achievement in the communities we serve. Through this scholarship initiative, we aim to support young individuals in the pursuit of higher education and financial stability.
For the upcoming academic year, Members First Credit Union will award up to four (4) non-renewable scholarships, each valued at $1,250. These scholarships serve as a testament to the Credit...
January 29th, 2025030COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union is excited to announce CU Forward: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Success, a dynamic half-day virtual conference for credit union leaders and professionals, taking place online on February 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST.
“CU Forward is an exceptional opportunity for credit union professionals to come together, explore innovative ideas, and gain the insights needed to drive success,” said Christine Mayes, EVP, Chief Member Engagement Officer. “This complimentary virtual conference brings together the top experts on today’s hottest topics, creating an invaluable opportunity...
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