June 24th, 2024972BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 20, 2024) — AmFirst recently partnered with Better Basics and WVTM 13 in a three-part sponsorship initiative to raise awareness and support literacy efforts in the region. Better Basics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy among children in Central Alabama.
Facts About Literacy in Alabama:
• 16% of Alabamians struggle with illiteracy.
• 79% of low-income children enter kindergarten without full alphabet knowledge.
• Children not reading at grade level by third grade and living in poverty are 13 times less likely to graduate high school.
• 60% of low-income families lack...
June 24th, 2024741Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Credit Union has awarded four Florida high school students two-year college scholarships as part of the Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program. The Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program is a partnership between Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) and the Florida Chamber Foundation with the goal of reducing childhood poverty in Florida by providing a pathway to college for students living in the poorest zip codes. VyStar partnered with the FPCF to support education through initiatives that create a solid foundation for a lifetime of financial wellness for students.
“Financial education is one of...
June 24th, 2024635North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will fund a new program named the SRP Pacer $mart Program to cultivate financial success for students at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
The purpose of the SRP Pacer $mart Program is to enhance training and financial progression. “The goal is to take students from their current financial knowledge to the next level,” said Dr. Nancy Albers, Dean of the School of Business Administration at USCA. “This partnership allows us to develop a co-branded interactive classroom learning environment. The classroom should be complete by the start of the fall semester and supports teaching...
June 24th, 2024927The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation, a 501c3, was established by Alabama ONE to further its impact on the communities served across the state of Alabama. The Aspire Foundation proudly announces its donation of $30,000 to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of West Alabama, underscoring its commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in our community.
This generous contribution from the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will directly support UCP’s vital programs aimed at empowering individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The funds will help to provide two service vans and bolster initiatives focused on providing...
June 24th, 2024747ATLANTA, GA – On Friday, June 14, Associated Credit Union in Atlanta, Georgia, won the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) Award for Credit Union of the Year in Georgia with more than $500 million in assets.
The LSCU Awards were presented at the 2024 Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida from June 12 - 14. The LSCU Awards recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who demonstrate exemplary service and accomplish significant achievements.
“This recognition reflects the dedication, innovation, and outstanding service our team provides to our members daily,” said Lin Hodges,...
June 24th, 2024739San Antonio, June 7, 2024 — San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union held a ceremony Thursday, June 6, at the credit union’s Operations Center in San Antonio to present ten $1,500 “Be The Difference” scholarships to their credit union members who are graduating from local high schools this year.
Scholarship applicants must be a credit union member graduating from a high school program and continuing their education after high school. This year’s scholarship recipients are Adam Wells, Alejandro Medrano, Aramina Mendoza, Evan Rodriguez, Jacob Valdes, James Weese, Jasmin Torres, Logan Simmons, Payton Meyers, and Ronald...
June 18th, 2024753Pensacola, Florida (June 17, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is excited to announce the launch of its annual Financial Fitness Competition, NOW. This transformative program is designed to empower and improve financial health and literacy. Selected participants can enhance their financial knowledge, develop better budgeting habits, and compete to win a $10,000 grand prize from PenAir.
The NOW competition spans seven months and focuses on building a clear understanding of personal finances, creating sustainable budgets, and improving credit scores. Participants will receive personalized coaching from PenAir’s certified financial...
June 14th, 2024755Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Foundation announced today that $201,551 will be distributed among 12 recipients in its third grant cycle focused on nonprofit organizations that support military and veterans service programs. Specific funding priority was given to programs that address health and basic needs, mental health services and workforce development.
“We are proud to announce that VyStar Foundation selected 12 nonprofit organizations in our second military grant cycle,” said VyStar Foundation President Patricia McElroy. “Providing much-needed support to these organizations is a privilege. The spirit of philanthropy is deeply...
June 14th, 20241153DULUTH, GA (June 14, 2024) - Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Chosewood to the organization’s Board of Directors.
With extensive experience in the finance industry, Chosewood brings a wealth of expertise to Georgia United as she begins her term as the tenth member of the Board of Directors.
Chosewood serves as vice president, corporate treasurer for Fieldale Farms Corporation, headquartered in Baldwin, Ga. She previously served on the board of North Main Credit Union in Cornelia, which merged with Georgia United in 2023. As a result of that merger, employees of Fieldale, one of the largest...
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