June 24th, 2024748ATLANTA, 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, 2024740San 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, 2024754Pensacola, 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, 2024756Jacksonville, 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, 20241155DULUTH, 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...
June 13th, 20241140Augusta, GA – For the 2023-2024 academic year, Tawanaca Williams, SRP Federal Credit Union’s Financial Services Engagement Developer, conducted engaging financial literacy sessions with the Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) class. As part of this initiative, students were encouraged to save unwrapped Happy Meal toys, receiving $1 for each toy collected. SRP proudly awarded each student with a minimum of $25 for their efforts. Pastor Goodman of Tabernacle Baptist Church also matched SRP’s donations for the students.
Throughout the year, the students learned a special song about money, and it was performed it at...
June 13th, 2024938Pensacola, Florida (June 13, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to celebrate the latest charitable donations made possible through its Jeans for Communerosity® (J4C) program. J4C is an inspiring, employee-led initiative, dedicated to supporting those in need within the communities served by PenAir. Since its inception in 2013, this program has been a beacon of generosity, with PenAir employees contributing more than $450,000 to support local nonprofits.
Most recently, PenAir’s J4C program presented $6,000 to each of the following nonprofits:
Buckaroo Foundation - The Buckaroo Foundation is a non-profit organization...
June 13th, 20241050Atlanta (June 12, 2024) – The APCU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of APCU/Center Parc Credit Union, partnered with the Associated Credit Union Foundation to host a clay-shooting fundraiser “We’re Aiming for Miracles: A Collaboration of Generosity” on May 16 and 17. The two foundations held this special fundraising event to promote social, educational and economic well-being in their communities. The meaningful event took place at The Burge Club, a charming and historic 1,000-acre farm in eastern Newton County, Georgia.
In all, the collaborative effort was a tremendous success, raising more than $100,000 in donations and...
June 13th, 2024848TAMPA, Fla. (June 12, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU), headquartered in Tampa with over $1.1 billion in assets and serving over 70,000 members, announced that it has added Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to its suite of online banking products to address the financial fragility of members who may normally turn to high interest credit-finance options or predatory lenders.
USF FCU has selected equipifi to power its BNPL solution and is the first credit union to make BNPL available in Florida. With the launch, USF FCU will extend personalized BNPL offers to members on eligible debit card transactions. Members will be able to view and...
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