January 12th, 2023325MADISON, WI (January 12, 2023) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) today confirmed two new members of its voluntary Board of Directors, and the reappointment of two others who are now beginning their second term.
Carma Parrish, CEO of NorthPark Community Credit Union in Indiana, was elected following an open nomination process. Parrish assumes the seat previously held by Howard Spencer, a board member of Northland Area Federal Credit Union. Spencer had concluded his third term and was therefore ineligible to run again.
Debbie Smith, President/CEO of Georgia United Credit Union was appointed to the seat held for a...
January 10th, 20231113Pascagoula, MS (Jan. 10, 2023) — All In Credit Union will be making history as the organization opens its first branch in the state of Mississippi on January 10. All In Credit Union’s new Pascagoula location, which is located at 4501 Denny Avenue, will offer full-service banking, including 24-hour account access through a drive through Interactive Teller Machine known as a “smart ATM.”
President and CEO, Bobby Michael, stated, “Providing our Jackson County members with a physical location will mean easier access to the services they are already using. Fortunately, our robust online services make it easy for members to use All In...
January 9th, 2023536Kennesaw – January 6, 2023 – With a strong commitment to the community and a mission to serve, Credit Union of Georgia announces donating over $100,000 in philanthropic donations in 2022. Credit Union of Georgia organizes and conducts fundraisers throughout the year to raise money and support local nonprofit organizations. The employees of the Credit Union nominate and vote annually to select the local charities in the communities the Credit Union will support. The top charities selected are then recognized and supported by Credit Union of Georgia for that year through various efforts including monetary donations, volunteerism and...
January 6th, 2023154MADISON, WI (January 6, 2023) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced the recipients of two grant programs which will provide opportunities for credit unions to offer financial coaching and combat hunger in their local communities.
Ten credit unions received the financial coaching grant, a total value of $120,000, which will give them access to the Pathways to Financial Empowerment program, led by Inclusiv and Neighborhood Trust, and Inclusiv’s Financial Empowerment Learning Center training to help them integrate financial coaching into their operations. The credit unions are:
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January 4th, 20231178West Palm Beach, FL (January 4, 2023) -- Guardians Credit Union, a full-service financial institution, announced the retirement of longtime President/CEO, John Deese, effective December 31, 2022, after 44 years of service.
Deese’s long standing history with Guardians Credit Union dates back to May of 1978. At just 19 years old, he served as the credit union’s manager, later named President/CEO while attending college. Under his leadership, Deese grew the credit union from $1 million in assets to over $300 million. Over the years, Deese has led a multitude of projects for the credit union, some of the most notable including the...
January 3rd, 2023453Tallahassee, FL – During the holiday season, many North Florida families and their children were able to experience the joy of giving, thanks to First Commerce Credit Union’s “Power of Gratitude” CD promotion. First Commerce pledged to donate to the Tallahassee Toys for Tots for every CD opened during the campaign in November and early December, up to $5,000. In addition to the monetary donation, all 14 First Commerce financial centers across North Florida and South Georgia served as donation sites to collect toys for children.
“First Commerce is committed to finding meaningful ways to give back to the communities we serve,”...
January 3rd, 2023361Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently made year-end donations to Cherished Children Daycare and Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital.
Cherished Children Daycare is a nationally accredited child development program for parents that are working or attending school. They have two locations in Warner Robins and both locations received brand new playground equipment. Playground items included playhouses, ride on toys, balls and other equipment.
The Holly Jolly Shoppe is a holiday donation program benefiting Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Items donated...
December 27th, 20221240Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $115,350 to the United Way of Central Georgia.
United Way of Central Georgia's current mission is to change lives and improve community conditions. More than ever, United Way of Central Georgia is focused on developing the community's human and financial resources to produce a measurable impact on the community's most serious social problems.
Robins Financial Credit Union holds an annual employee fundraising campaign. This year, a total of 318 employees pledged over $76,000 from their campaign. This amount, along with other donations, brought the overall total...
December 27th, 2022232KENNESAW – December 23, 2022 – Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for The Salvation Army at Kroger in Kennesaw for an entire week. Their efforts and Doing the Most Good spirit paid off as they raised over $2,600! Along with this total, the Credit Union contributed an additional $4,000 bringing the grand total of funds raised to help individuals and families in the community to over $6,500! The Salvation Army helps communities, near and far, fight poverty, addiction, and homelessness. The money raised is given back to the community where it is received, providing help, hope and healing to our neighbors in need....
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