October 20th, 2023245DULUTH, GA (October 18, 2023) – In Georgia, 13 percent of people struggle with food insecurity, which means they cannot afford to buy enough food for themselves and their families, often leading to difficult choices between paying bills or buying groceries.
To help bridge this food insecurity gap, Georgia United Foundation's 2023 Can Hunger food and donation drive raised awareness about hunger in local communities and collected almost $10,000 in donations, which will provide approximately 44,000 meals for families, children, and seniors in need.
The campaign, which kicked off August 24, nearly doubled its goal of collecting $5,000 in...
October 20th, 2023250West Palm Beach, FL (October 19, 2023) -- Guardians Credit Union, a full-service financial institution, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Darias as the new Member Relations Manager for their South Florida Financial Credit Union (SFFCU) Miami Division.
With an extensive professional background and diverse skill set, Darias brings a wealth of experience to her new role, making her a valuable addition to the team at SFFCU, A Division of Guardians Credit Union. Additionally, having previously worked at the same branch, VAH Miami Federal Credit Union at the time, Darias has a history and passion for the SFFCU Division...
October 20th, 2023139Pensacola, Florida – (October 19, 2023) Members of Pen Air® Credit Union's (PenAir) Share It® program have generously contributed over $5,300 to support the Santa Rosa Education Foundation this year.
Through the Share It® program, PenAir donates .01¢ for every signature-based debit card transaction made by participating members at no cost to the members. This initiative allows members to extend their support to teachers in Santa Rosa County, Baldwin County, Alabama, or Escambia County, Florida.
Share It® funds are being utilized to strengthen Santa Rosa Education Foundation's recognition and retention programs, including Teacher...
October 20th, 2023444 – October 19 marks the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®, a day that highlights the many ways credit unions across the world empower their members to pursue their financial goals. First Commerce joins more than 56,000 credit unions worldwide to recognize and celebrate ICU Day.
Credit unions were founded on the philosophy of “people helping people.” For more than 100 years, credit unions have opened doors to affordable financial products and services while continually striving to provide personalized service designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
“As a credit union serving more than...
October 16th, 2023170Tuscaloosa, AL – October 17, 2023 – The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will host its fifth annual Bridge Builders Conference on November 16, 2023 from 8am– 12:30pm CST at Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
The Bridge Builders Conference is the first of its kind in West Alabama, providing a place for teachers, parents, and community leaders to gather and discuss faith, education, and community. This free, one-day conference focuses on improving the community and connects local leaders to exchange ideas and resources to build bridges of communication and support for the communities they serve.
The 2023...
October 16th, 2023047Irvine, CA, October 16, 2023 – Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, is hosting a free webcast entitled “The U.S. Economy: Resilient, But For How Much Longer?” featuring guest speaker Economist Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., on October 19, 2023, at time 11 a.m. PDT.
As economic data remains mixed, what is in store for the rest of 2023 and beyond? Most importantly, what does this mean for your credit union’s lending? Join Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., to break down the essentials of these questions and more.
Discussion topics include:
Economic insights for the remainder of 2023 and beyond
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October 13th, 2023028Pensacola, Florida – (October 13, 2023) Pen Air® Credit Union (PenAir) hosts Snack Stock, a community snack collection drive benefitting Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers. We invite our community to drop off your favorite individually wrapped snacks throughout the month of October in commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness.
PenAir is committed to providing comfort and support to individuals in the fight against breast cancer and beyond. Whether you favor sweet or salty treats, your contributions will be a source of encouragement for those affected by cancer. Together, let's create a meaningful impact.
Snack Stock details:
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October 12th, 2023151DULUTH, GA (October 12, 2023) – As a result of his impact on Georgia United Credit Union’s digital infrastructure Mark Bartholomew, who has served as chief information and operations officer (CIOO) since 2022, as chief information officer beginning in 2011 and prior to that as vice president of information services, has been promoted to executive vice president status, effective October 1, 2023.
As executive vice president/CIOO, Bartholomew is responsible for information services and business solutions, including IT development, policies and procedures, process improvement, deposit and payment operations, business intelligence,...
October 12th, 2023059DULUTH, GA (October 12, 2023) – Committed to developing and elevating leadership from within, Georgia United Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bob Bogart to an executive vice president role.
Effective October 1, 2023, Bogart now serves as executive vice president/CFO and is responsible for the credit union’s finance, accounting, risk management and legal functions. This role reports to Georgia United President Laura King.
Bogart, who is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), joined Georgia United as CFO in 2016, and under his watch the credit union’s assets surpassed the $2 billion...
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