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AmFirst, WBRC Fox 6 award five student scholarships as part of annual Rising Star program

June 11th, 2020141 America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) -- alongside partner WBRC Fox 6 -- today announced the winners of its 11th Annual Rising Star scholarship program. Seniors Townley Cornelius from Cullman High Schoo, Isabel Elkus from Mountain Brook High School, Abigail Heuton from Montevallo High School, Tavaria Johnson from Childersburg...

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Coosa Valley Credit Union: Here's why membership matters

July 23rd, 2019043 Coosa Valley Credit Union recently explained the value of credit union membership in a column featured in Coosa Valley News. The following is an excerpt from that column: Credit union membership reflects ownership. When you join a credit union, you are a member for life. Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit...

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Robins Financial Credit Union continues sponsorship of local Independence Day Celebration

June 18th, 2019186 Robins Financial credit Union recently renewed its sponsorship of the Annual Independence Day Celebration in Warner Robins. Amy Etheridge with Robins Financial Credit Union presents a check to Mayor Randy toms with the City of Warner Robins. (Photo: Robins Financial Credit Union) >>Related: Robins Financial Credit...

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Toney Elementary School named as top School Crashers recipient by Georgia United Credit Union

May 8th, 2019156 Georgia United Credit Union Foundation recently announced the award recipients of its sixth Annual School Crashers program. >>Related: Georgia United Credit Union wins national recognition for School Crashers Program.<< A total of 10 schools around the state will be awarded facility improvements this summer. Toney...

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Robins Financial Credit Union distributes $13M rebate to members

December 26th, 20181225 Robins Financial Credit Union recently paid out a $13 million member rebate. Since 2017, Robins Financial has given back $25 million to members in the form of a member rebate. This reward is a way to give back to members and to thank them for their contribution to the continued success of the credit union. "Since Robins...

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Peach State Federal Credit Union donates food to local pantry

December 26th, 2018067 Peach State Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the University of Georgia's on-campus food pantry as part of its commitment to donate to local food banks throughout the year. The credit union collects food donations from members and employees in all branch locations as well as their corporate headquarters. Nigel's...

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Peach State Federal Credit Union donates $5K to Walker County Launch Academy

December 26th, 2018035 Peach State Federal Credit Union has committed to donating $5,000 to Walker County Schools' Launch Academy over the next five years. The Launch program will receive $1,000 each year through 2022 from the credit union. "We were founded by educators in 1961 and we honor that foundation through our commitment to education," said...

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LGE Foundation donates $200,000 to local nonprofits

December 26th, 2018049 LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented $200,000 to local nonprofit organizations at LGE Community Credit Union's annual Christmas breakfast. During the breakfast, the Foundation recognized nonprofits from the four counties it serves — Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton and Paulding. Each nonprofit was invted to speak and share...

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Robins Financial Credit Union donates 250 toys to Toys for Tots

December 17th, 20181153 Robins Financial Credit Union partnered with the Georgia State Patrol to collect 250 toys for Toys for Tots. The toys, including 20 bicycles were collected at Robins Financial Credit Union locations across central Georgia during the months of November and December. They were given to needy children who would not otherwise have...

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