March 2nd, 2023244MIRAMAR, Fla. (March, 2023) – Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution, is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. Tropical Financial will award three scholarships totaling $10,000: One grand prize of $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to students.
The scholarships are open to high school seniors preparing for college, adult students who are already in or planning to attend college or seeking a master’s degree.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and write an essay summarizing their educational goals and how they have been helped financially by Tropical...
March 2nd, 2023045MADISON, WI (March 2, 2022) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) helped credit unions navigate the modern-day challenges of growing membership, managing risk, retaining talent and developing a mission-driven culture in 2022, according to an Impact Report published today.
The charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement provided this support through grant initiatives, system-leading education and events, resource development and disaster relief—delivering on its mission to serve as a catalyst to improve people’s lives through credit unions.
The Impact Report provides greater detail of the organization’s...
February 28th, 2023356Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored the Autism Awareness Festival by contributing to the Anchor of Hope Foundation.
Anchor of Hope Foundation provides financial and spiritual support, encouragement, community resources and services to families with developmental disabilities. The Autism Awareness Festival, held this year on Saturday, April 29th, is a day of promoting community awareness, acceptance and inclusion through education about developmental disability.
Caption: India Crumpton with Robins Financial Credit Union presents the check to Carrie Owen with Anchor of Hope Foundation
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February 27th, 2023092Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Member Service Counselor Rita Crusett-Vogel for her 30 years of service. She currently resides in Niceville.
“We would like to thank Rita for her 30 years of service to Eglin Federal Credit Union,” said President/CEO Jerry Williams. “Dedicated, long-standing employees like Rita contribute to our success and help us achieve our mission.”
Rita joined the Credit Union in 1993 as a Teller in Fort Walton Beach. She transferred to Bluewater Bay in 1997 where she progressed to Member Service Counselor in 2014.
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February 24th, 2023159Kennesaw, GA – February 24, 2023 – Credit Union of Georgia is a proud participant in America Saves Week, an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability, such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, retirement, and reducing debt. America Saves Week will run February 27, 2023 – March 3, 2023.
Throughout the week of February 27th, Credit Union of Georgia will be sharing Savings Tips on their social media platforms – including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, to help build a financially...
February 23rd, 2023141Mobile, AL – New Horizons Credit Union is a proud participant in National America Saves Week, February 27 – March 3, 2023, a national movement to encourage consumers to make a savings goal and pledge. New Horizons Credit Union will spread the saving message and urge its members and the local community to take a personal pledge and make savings a habit and automatic.
To help further the saving movement, New Horizons Credit Union partners with GreenPath Financial Wellness which offers members free budgeting resources, webinars, and debt management tools designed to help develop savings goals and build credit. These resources are...
February 23rd, 2023032Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union is honored to provide a donation to Taylor County Middle/High School for $1,000 to support their 21st Century Viking Pride Robotics team as they head to the state robotics competition.
The robotics team comprised of middle and high school students is still fairly new, having only been in existence for four seasons. Robins Financial recently learned about the team’s journey to compete and some of the obstacles they had faced. The students have held numerous fundraisers in an effort to raise enough money for their team to compete. Robins Financial was able to provide a monetary donation...
February 22nd, 2023049Madison, Wis. – Twenty-nine of the credit union industry’s most innovative leaders come together to form the newest cohort of the Filene i3 Program. This year saw the highest number of applications in the program’s 19-year history. Filene i3 is a two-year innovation leadership program equipping top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and shape the credit union of the 21st Century.
“It is our pleasure to welcome the next generation of credit union leaders into Filene Research Institute’s i3 program,” said Filene’s President & CEO, Mark Meyer. “We are thrilled to have each of these...
February 21st, 2023038February 20, 2023 – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) and VIDA STYLE are collaborating to launch “Re-Gowned To Give,” a new initiative at this year’s 2023 Foundation Dinner Presenting the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Guests at the event will be invited to consign their gowns and donate the proceeds from the sales to support the Foundation’s work to improve people’s financial lives.
VIDA STYLE is owned and operated by veteran credit union industry executive Alicia Valencia Erb and is committed to a sustainable economy in which clothing is reused to eliminate waste and pollution.
“I am thrilled to...
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