December 4th, 2025016Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Council on Aging of West Florida to advance programs that help aging adults maintain healthy, independent lives. On Giving Tuesday, Gulf Winds presented the second half of the donation -- $5,000 -- as the final part of a month-long matching campaign.
For over 50 years, Council on Aging of West Florida has transformed the lives of aging adults in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Through vital programs like Meals on Wheels, The Retreat, and Senior Companion services, they ensure seniors have the resources to live a life that’s healthy, safe, and full...
December 3rd, 2025113JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union has been awarded two prestigious honors at the 2025 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards, recognizing the organization’s outstanding achievements in both community impact and technology innovation. The Luminaries Awards shine a national spotlight on individuals and organizations transforming the credit union industry through innovation, leadership, and community impact.
VyStar Credit Union was honored with the Community Impact Luminary Award for its unwavering commitment to “Do Good” across Florida and Georgia. In 2024 alone, VyStar employees contributed over 40,000 volunteer hours and the...
December 3rd, 2025017County Clerk Victor Crist Honors USF CU With Outstanding Service Award
TAMPA, Fla. – A volunteer team from USF Credit Union (USF CU), using secure AI technology and rigorous human review, helped Hillsborough County uncover a surprise estimated $6 million in savings for taxpayers.
Earlier this year, Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Victor Crist requested assistance from USF CU to help evaluate the county’s banking service agreement. A team of ten USF CU employees used a secure AI platform to analyze more than 1,200 pages of documentation and produce a detailed 100-page review.
However, the credit union...
December 3rd, 202507The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) and America’s Credit Unions (ACU) today jointly announced the return of Scott Simpson, ACU’s new president/CEO and former president of three state leagues, to the AACUL Board.
For AACUL’s membership, which represents every state league across the country, this moment is more than a leadership update: it is a strategic turning point for the movement.
Simpson previously served on the AACUL Board from 2014 to 2021, including two years as Chair, and his return comes at a time when coordination between state and federal advocacy has never been more important. AACUL is the convening...
December 3rd, 2025028PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union announces the upcoming retirement of Chief Executive Officer David Southall, effective December 31, 2025. His retirement marks the conclusion of a distinguished 39-year career in the credit union industry and more than three decades of service to Innovations and its members.
Southall began his career in 1987 with NCSC Federal Credit Union—now Innovations Financial Credit Union—starting as a teller and rising through roles including Senior Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and Vice President of Lending. From 2000 to 2004, he served as an Account Relationship Manager...
December 3rd, 2025025Press release courtesy of Points of Light in partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and scored survey. The Civic 50 Hampton Roads initiative, modeled after Points of Light’s national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their...
December 3rd, 2025014Kennesaw, GA — Credit Union of Georgia is proud to announce that Amanda Arnold, Director of Community Outreach, has been elected to the Board of Directors for The Extension, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals facing homelessness and addiction.
In her role at Credit Union of Georgia, Arnold leads community engagement initiatives, develops strategic partnerships, and champions programs that support financial wellness and stability throughout the region. Her passion for service and extensive outreach experience makes her a valuable addition to The Extension’s leadership team.
“I am honored to...
December 3rd, 2025014Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union recently donated $20,000 to Manna and presented the check at their annual Fill the Mayflower event, one of the community’s most impactful annual food-drive events. This year’s donation helps strengthen Manna’s ability to deliver consistent, sustainable hunger relief, supporting programs that ensure children, families, and seniors have dependable access to nutritious food year-round.
“Every county in the U.S. faces food insecurity, and it is our mission to create lasting, local impact,” said Daniel Souers, President and CEO of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “By supporting Manna,...
December 3rd, 2025018Recognition by Forbes demonstrates commitment to business excellence and community impact
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC –SRP Federal Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving more than 200,000 members, announced today that is has been named the top credit union in the state of Georgia by Forbes magazine. The Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025 recognizes institutions that are most valued by residents in each state and have excelled in meeting the unique needs and expectations of their local communities.
“This award reflects our members’ trust and our team’s constant dedication to the credit union...
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