October 25th, 201832410This article was written by Sara Watkins for GCUA.
The color pink can be seen everywhere during the month of October, symbolizing the global health campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness. While the disease has touched nearly everyone in some way, not all aspects of breast cancer are quite so “pink.” A disease widely attributed...
October 25th, 201831185Atlanta Postal Credit union recently became the first credit union to add the Cupre Prepaid Visa Card to its menu of services.
The re-loadable Cupre Prepaid Visa Card is now available to both members and non-members 18 years of age or older at any APCU branch and online at apcu.com.
Designed for those seeking the convenience and...
October 25th, 201801101st Choice Credit Union CEO Sharon Odom recently shared her thoughts on the challenges facing small credit unions with Credit Union Journal.
"Cybersecurity is a big deal right now, so having access to experts to manage my systems is expensive and that's been one of my main challenges," Odom told the publication. "Making sure I have...
October 23rd, 2018087Robins Federal Credit Union recently led a helping hand — actually, several helping hands — to its local Habitat for Humanity.
The credit union made a corporate donation to the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition, a team of employees worked on three Habitat houses in Lynmore Estate's for Habitat's Women Build Day,"...
October 22nd, 20181114Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, the state’s trade organization for credit unions, delivered the unexpected by giving away gift cards to unsuspecting patrons of a local convenience store on Oct. 18, International Credit Union Day.
“This is so unexpected, and such a blessing, it really is,” said Anisa Washington when she was...
October 22nd, 2018276Peach State Federal Credit Union recently announced that it will continue supporting an event that provides thousands of dollars in scholarships to Oconee County students.
Peach State made the announcement at the latest Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser Oct. 18 at the University of North Georgia's Oconee campus. The event raised about...
October 22nd, 2018085Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a donation aimed at healing grieving children.
The credit union based in Warner Robins, Ga., recently presented a check to Heart of Georgia Hospice to run its Camp WINGS. The camp, held from Nov. 9 until Nov. 11, is meant for youth ages 6 to 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one,...
October 22nd, 20181288CORE Credit Union's recent merger with Savannah Federal Credit Union was referenced in a Credit Union Times article about small credit unions struggling, despite the improving economy.
"In July, four credit unions got the green light to consolidate because of their poor financial condition," according to the article. "They (included)...
October 22nd, 2018197Peach State Federal Credit Union CEO Marshall Boutwell recently weighed in on a recent merger in a Credit Union Journal article titled, "Already struggling, small CUs' numbers further depleted by mergers.'
"It's a cold, hard fact that small credit unions are going to sstruggle bechause of compliance, technology and other reasons,"...