September 11th, 2025035Local teachers can now apply for a grant of up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students.
The Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant application window opens the beginning of each school year for teachers in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and the surrounding areas. Applications are open through September 30, with recipients announced by the end of October. The application has full details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
Since 2016, more than $48,000 has been awarded to 105 teachers to benefit more than 18,000 students locally. The program is funded by Blue Eagle Credit Union team members who donate $2 to...
September 10th, 20250215Alexandria, VA – Democracy Federal Credit Union proudly celebrates a significant milestone as TeTee Bestman, Risk Management Officer, marks her 30th anniversary of dedicated service. Over the past three decades, TeTee has exemplified the mission and values of Democracy Federal Credit Union (DFCU) by protecting members, mentoring colleagues, and uplifting communities across the Washington metropolitan area.
TeTee began her career with the credit union as a teller in 1995 and quickly advanced to the role of Teller Manager, where she fostered a culture of operational integrity and exceptional member service. Her leadership trajectory...
September 5th, 2025028Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Fanning as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Fanning brings more than 30 years of experience in financial management and executive leadership across the banking and credit union sectors, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and building high-performing teams.
As CFO, Fanning will serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, overseeing Chartway’s finance and accounting teams, with a focus on driving financial strength, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. He will play a critical role in shaping the...
September 4th, 2025041Chartway Promise Foundation & charity partners create memorable experiences at Virginia Beach 10-Miler & 5K
Virginia Beach, VA – Thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters gathered at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over Labor Day weekend for the 2025 Chartway Virginia Beach 10 Miler & 5K. With races organized by J&A Racing, the sold-out event blended fitness, fun, and philanthropy. For every race entrant, J&A Racing donated $1 to the Chartway Promise Foundation (CPF), and runners were encouraged to become fund-racers and raise additional funds for the Foundation. Money raised by and for the Foundation throughout the...
September 4th, 2025128NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After a wildly successful first year with nearly 700 guests and over $40K raised for the Langley for Families Foundation, Langley Federal Credit Union is bringing the fun back to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk with Zoopalooza 2025.
Zoopalooza returns on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., offering an exciting family-friendly day. Guests can enjoy yard games, bounce houses, a dunk tank, animal encounters, a magic show, a DJ and much more.
“Last year’s Zoopalooza was such a joy — families of all ages came together to laugh, play and explore while supporting a greater cause,” said Jerome Fowlkes,...
August 19th, 2025033Press release courtesy of Best Companies Group
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named one of the 2025 Best Credit Unions to Work For and will be recognized by the national publication, American Banker, for this honor. This annual program, established by Best Companies Group—a research firm that surveys companies to provide valuable feedback on recruitment and retention—was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers on workplace culture and business influence.
"Our team members are the foundation of everything we do at Chartway,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of...
August 11th, 2025038Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union has been named a Top Workplace by Hampton Roads Top Workplaces 2025 and Inside Business for the seventh year in a row. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected & supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few.
“To be recognized for seven straight years as a top workplace in Hampton Roads speaks to the...
August 11th, 2025029Foundation teams with partner charities in Virginia, Texas and Utah for a month of events & fundraisers
Virginia Beach, VA – In observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September—and in celebration of the Chartway Promise Foundation’s 20th anniversary—Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm are teaming up with nonprofit charity partners to make wishes and dreams come true for dozens of Promise Heroes across the communities it serves. Surprise Wish Reveals, Dream Reveals and more will take place during credit union events and foundation-hosted fundraisers to bring joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile...
July 16th, 2025038Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Award winner for the Financial Services sector, one of 11 sectors recognized with awards. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, presented the award. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. This is the fifth year in a row the credit union has received this award.
"Being named a Top Workplace Industry Award winner for Financial...
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