September 29th, 2026018
America’s Credit Unions Hits the Campaign Trail with Former Credit Union Leader Jennifer Balkcom Across Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On Monday, September 28, America’s Credit Unions supported North Carolina State Representative Jennifer Balkcom in her campaign for the state’s 11th Congressional District, joining her on a multi-stop campaign tour across Western North Carolina to connect with local credit union employees, members, and voters.
America’s Credit Unions is backing Balkcom through advertising, on-the-ground campaign events, and direct outreach to highlight her track...
September 29th, 2026012AmFirst Selected for National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant
AmFirst is one of 24 credit unions nationwide chosen to receive funding to expand financial well-being programs for at-risk youth
BIRMINGHAM, AL—September 28, 2026— AmFirst has been selected to receive funding through the National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant. AmFirst is one of 24 credit unions nationwide chosen for this year’s cohort, following the strongest response to a call for applications in the program’s history.
AmFirst will use the grant to support its partnership with Vox Academy and...
September 29th, 2026020America’s Credit Unions announces advertising spend for several major House races
Political ads part of industry record $10 million spend on midterms by organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- America’s Credit Unions and its PAC today announced five political advertising campaigns for House candidates ahead of November’s general election. The bipartisan spend includes new advertisements that will begin running over the next two weeks for the following members:
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34)
Rep. Steve Horsford (D-NV-3)
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40)
Rep. Dina Titus...
September 27th, 2026026Five seats available for leaders ready to help shape the Foundation’s work to improve financial well-being
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is now accepting nominations for five seats on its volunteer Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted through October 23, 2026.
The Foundation is seeking leaders who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise to help guide its strategic direction and strengthen its ability to improve financial well-being with and through credit unions.
“Our Board represents some of the strongest leadership across the credit union movement, and...
September 27th, 2026024Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - The Eglin Federal Credit Union Marketing Department was recognized by the Southern Public Relations Federation(SPRF) with their 2026 Lantern Award on Sept. 22, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The SPRF is a regional network of public relations and communications professionals serving Alabama, North Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. The SPRF Lantern Awards honor outstanding public relations, communications, and marketing work across the Gulf South, recognizing campaigns and projects that demonstrate excellence in strategy, execution and measurable results.
Eglin FCU’s Spring 2025 auto loan campaign, Dive into...
September 27th, 2026030Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union and Peoples Exchange Bank, headquartered in Monroeville, Alabama, alongside its parent holding company, Peoples Exchange Bancshares, Inc., are pleased to jointly announce they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Gulf Winds Credit Union will acquire Peoples Exchange Bank (the proposed “Transaction”), bringing together two trusted financial institutions dedicated to strengthening the long-term financial stability of the communities they call home.
Embracing the motto, Growing for Good, Gulf Winds Credit Union is steadily expanding, and on a mission to do more for its members and...
September 27th, 2026056Richmond, Virginia, -- Virginia Credit Union and the Fredericksburg Nationals are marking another successful season of their Strikeout Hunger partnership with a combined $13,000 donation to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. VACU donates $5 to the food bank for every strikeout recorded by FredNats pitchers over the course of the season. The FredNats organization matched VACU’s $6,500 donation, bringing the combined gift to $13,000. Every $1 helps provide two meals to neighbors facing hunger.
In addition to its support for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, VACU is donating $17,000 to two food security organizations in its western...
September 27th, 2026036North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that SRP has been recognized with the 2026 Top Benefits Award from Mployer, an employee benefit benchmarking program based in Nashville, TN.
The recognition highlights SRP’s commitment to providing comprehensive benefits that support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of its team members, known internally as ambassadors.
Mployer selected SRP for the Top Benefits Award based on an in-depth, data-driven evaluation of employer benefit offerings across medical, ancillary (dental, vision, life, and more), PTO and leave, and retirement benefits.
The...
September 27th, 2026020Oregon CDFI deploys microloans to serve its members and curb reliance on predatory lenders
Rivermark Community Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, has partnered with Salus to launch an instant microloan program designed to better serve ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in its community. The initiative reflects Rivermark’s commitment to financial inclusion, its evolving risk strategy and its focus on meeting members’ digital expectations.
The partnership grew directly from Rivermark’s mission-driven analysis of its own...
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