December 31st, 2024046Grand Rapids, MI. (December 30, 2024) – Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to announce the return of their Roots in Education teacher grant for 2025.
LMCU’s annual Roots in Education program awards 25 teachers each with a $1,000 grant to enhance their classroom and teaching process. These grants can be used for classroom supplies, subscriptions to online services, or anything that will positively impact the educational experience for students. The educators who receive the award are recognized for embodying a particular admirable trait, with the grant program spotlighting a different trait each year.
This year, LMCU is...
December 23rd, 202416761Kennesaw, GA – December 23, 2024 – From Savings to Success: How Credit Union of Georgia Builds Better Futures
In a financial landscape often dominated by faceless institutions, Credit Union of Georgia shines as a refreshing reminder of what a community-driven organization can achieve. This year, that commitment to local members was celebrated when the institution received a 2024 Best of Georgia Award, a recognition fueled by the voices of the very community it serves.
Presented by Gbj.com, the award highlights excellence across businesses and organizations. For Credit Union of Georgia, this accolade is more than a nod to financial...
December 23rd, 2024241COLUMBUS, Ohio— Accolade Advisory, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Corporate One Federal Credit Union, announced that it has named JD Pisula to the position of President/CEO. Pisula has served as Accolade’s vice president of strategic advisory since 2019, and he has replaced President/CEO Dave Fearing.
Fearing will serve as a consultant to Accolade’s credit union clients as he prepares for retirement at the end of 2025.
“We are confident in JD’s appointment as Accolade’s new president/CEO,” said Denise Brown, Accolade’s board chair and Corporate One’s chief financial officer. “His proven...
December 23rd, 20244221Jacksonville, Florida – VyStar Credit Union remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached quickly to avoid a federal government shutdown beginning on Saturday, Dec. 21. However, the credit union has established programs available to minimize any inconvenience its members may face.
VyStar’s programs and services are designed to help members who might experience financial hardships as a result of a shutdown. The credit union has a history of helping members navigate financial uncertainties and remains committed to offering financial assistance to those who may be affected. These services include emergency relief loans, payment...
December 19th, 202417100Atlanta, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2024) – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, the LGE Community Outreach Foundation presented $402,517.20 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union’s annual celebration breakfast.
The event recognized nonprofit organizations throughout metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia and each organization was invited to speak and share donor impact stories with the credit union’s approximately 340 employees. Nonprofits that received donations from the LGE Foundation included Calvary Children’s Home, CASA of Paulding County, The Drake House, McKenna Farms Therapy Services, MUST Ministries, Next Step...
December 19th, 2024542Macon, Ga. – Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $155,000 to the United Way of Central Georgia. The funds were raised exclusively through employee contributions during the credit union's Annual United Way Campaign.
This milestone marks the 26th consecutive year that Robins Financial has supported United Way’s initiatives, underscoring the organization’s commitment to giving back. The funds reflect the dedication of the credit union’s employees to fostering change and addressing the needs of the local community.
“I am extremely proud of our team’s generosity and commitment to making a difference,” said Dee Dee...
December 19th, 2024747Birmingham, Ala. – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Avadian Foundation awarded its third round of grants to organizations in the state of Alabama that are addressing needs in four key areas identified as the focus for the Foundation.
“We formed the Foundation as an outgrowth of our commitment to helping people,” said Linda Cencula, retiring President and CEO of Avadian. “We want to support the financial well-being of the people in the communities around us to create a more inclusive future for all by investing in affordable housing, financial health, small business development, and education across our membership...
December 17th, 20247381Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial is proud to announce that it has successfully reached its goal of donating $1 million to local non-profits and initiatives during its 70th anniversary year. This significant contribution positively impacted more than 230 organizations and shows the dedication the credit union has to the community.
"We are honored to fulfill our promise of donating $1 million back to the community to commemorate our 70th anniversary,” said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union. “People helping people is the credit union philosophy and we are proud to be able to give back in such a...
December 17th, 2024350PANAMA CITY, Fla.—The $1.9-billion Tyndall FCU deposited $16 million into more than 86,000 of its members’ accounts this week, WJHG.com reported.
Tyndall has given back over $78 million to its member-owners in recent years through an End-of-Year Giveback, WJHG.com said.
To get their holiday cash, members had to participate in everyday banking activities, such as online banking, bill pay, direct deposit, card usage, e-statements, and loans. Each member had the opportunity to receive up to $700.
“Our members matter, we get to know them, we get to know their mom, their dad, their grandparents, their children, we grow with our...
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