Redstone serves hundreds of first responders at annual appreciation event

November 4th, 202417 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 31, 2024) – For the ninth consecutive year, Redstone Federal Credit Union honored the community’s first responders with a special meal and appreciation gifts. The First Responders Appreciation Luncheons were held to serve both Alabama and Tennessee communities, offering meals on-site and packed to go. Redstone’s initiative aligns with Congress’s designation of October 28th as National First Responders Day in 2017. Since then, the credit union has served thousands of meals to firefighters, police officers, EMTs and all who respond first on the scene of a traumatic situation. Deemed as one of Redstone’s...

ēCO Credit Union employees present the check for Children’s of Alabama

November 1st, 2024415 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Credit Unions for Kids is a collaborative network of credit unions that assist nonprofit children's hospitals in the United States, enabling credit unions to promote families' financial and emotional well-being in addition to their physical health. Since 2009, ēCO Credit Union has consistently been one of the top fundraising credit unions in the state of Alabama. This year marked the fifteenth year of support for Children’s of Alabama. ēCO Credit Union’s 2024 Change for Children’s fundraiser, created to support Children’s of Alabama, took place from September 9th through October 18th. Donations were accepted...

New Horizons Credit Union Earns BauerFinancial, Inc.’s 5-Star Rating

October 8th, 20241516 Mobile, Alabama - September 2024: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Credit Union Rating Firm, is pleased to acknowledge New Horizons Credit Union, Mobile, AL, for its 5-Star status.  This rating is based on financial data and signifies that New Horizons Credit Union continues to be one of the strongest credit unions in the nation. “Bauer rates credit unions based on their overall financial condition,” reports Karen Dorway, President of the rating firm, “and has been doing so for four decades. Bauer’s approach of taking current financial data along with historical trends has enabled Bauer to anticipate certain events...

Redstone’s UAH student-run branch hits five-year milestone

September 25th, 20241527 September 24, 2024 _ Redstone Federal Credit Union and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) marked five successful years of partnership and student achievement on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UAH Charger Union (4705 Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35899). The UAH branch, primarily staffed by UAH students, offers valuable services and convenience to the university’s students, faculty and staff. Alongside providing work experience and career opportunities, the branch’s affinity debit card has generated $23,240 in revenue for the university since its launch. Each time a member uses the UAH-linked debit card,...

Avadian Branch in the Colonnade Opens in New Location

September 18th, 20241919 On Monday, Sept. 16, Avadian Credit Union’s Colonnade branch opened in its new location at 3401 Colonnade Parkway in Birmingham. The branch is still located in the Colonnade but is now located in a free-standing building closer to Colonnade Parkway. The branch features state-of-the-art design and technology throughout. It begins with two drive-up video-capable ATM Plus+ machines, giving Avadian’s Colonnade members a drive-up experience. ATM Plus+ machines allow members to perform transactions plus talk to an Avadian team member on-screen, with hours that extend beyond normal business hours. The new branch design provides the...

APCO Employees Credit Union Dedicates Building in Hoover to its CEO

September 6th, 20241935 Birmingham, Ala. – September 5, 2024 – APCO Employees Credit Union renamed its branch at 6400 Tattersall Park Drive to honor long-time employee and CEO, Derrick E. Ragland, Jr. Earlier this year, Ragland was named Alabama Professional of the Year by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions. In addition to this award, the APCO Employees Credit Union Board of Directors wanted to honor Ragland and his contribution to the Credit Union. It was decided, and unanimously approved by the Board, to rename the APCO Tattersall branch as the Derrick E. Ragland, Jr. Building. Credit union industry leaders along with city officials and APCO...

Redstone announces 2024 Community Champions

September 3rd, 2024538 August 28, 2024 _ Redstone Federal Credit Union® recognized five individuals nominated by its members and the public for making a positive impact in their communities at an award reception Tuesday, Aug. 27. These individuals, honored as 'Community Champions,’ are selfless community builders who actively work to address the needs of others. Redstone first launched the initiative in spring of 2023, receiving more than 100 nominations of members who go above and beyond in their communities. The number of nominations doubled this year to more than 200. This year's Community Champions give their time, talents and resources to enhance the...

Redstone opens second high school branch in Murfreesboro

September 3rd, 2024136 Aug. 22, 2024 _ Redstone Federal Credit Union joined with Murfreesboro school leaders Thursday to celebrate the opening of a branch inside Siegel High School that is fully operated by students. Student staffers will gain real-life work experience, improve their financial literacy, and earn money while training. The branch is open to students, faculty, and staff at the school. “We are grateful for our expanding partnership with Redstone Federal Credit Union," Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan said. “We are big believers in offering hands-on learning opportunities for our students so they can put into practice the skills they are...

AmFirst Named one of America’s Best Credit Unions by Forbes

August 15th, 20241325 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2024) — Forbes named America’s First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) as one of America’s Best Credit Unions in each state. AmFirst is one of five credit unions recognized in Alabama and the only one based out of Birmingham. “We are grateful to be honored as one of Alabama’s Best Credit Unions for the second year in a row,” said Bill Connor, President and CEO of AmFirst. “This recognition is a testament to our growth over the last few years and our devotion to serving our members here at AmFirst.” In their seventh annual ranking, Forbes utilized independent market research of over 26,000 American...
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