November 1st, 2024514TAMPA, FLA. (October 31, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, continues its dedication to hurricane recovery efforts with a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross of Central Florida. This latest contribution, presented on Wednesday, is part of Suncoast’s $850,000 statewide relief commitment to provide critical aid to Floridians facing immediate and long-term challenges following the storms.
The $850,000 commitment from Suncoast Credit Union focuses on key areas essential to recovery: hunger relief, crisis management, and education. By channeling resources into these priority areas, Suncoast aims to...
October 30th, 2024418Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Credit Union announces its membership is set to reach 1 million account holders, a historic milestone that underscores decades of trust, commitment and sustained growth. Founded in 1952 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville to serve military personnel, VyStar has evolved into a financial services leader valued by individuals, families and business owners. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, VyStar is the 13th largest credit union in the country, with over 80 branches and assets of over $14 billion.
“Reaching this milestone is more than just a number, it is a reflection of the shared journey we’ve had with...
October 30th, 2024135Wheat Ridge, Colorado. – Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024— Datava Solutions, an industry-leading CUSO, announces the successful completion of a funding round, securing a $3 million investment. This infusion of capital will be directed towards Datava Inc., an innovative fintech dedicated to empowering credit unions to be data-driven. The funding round was spearheaded by prominent financial institutions American Heritage Credit Union and Launch Credit Union, underscoring their confidence in Datava's disruptive technology and immense growth potential.
“American Heritage Credit Union is proud to expand our partnership with Datava through this...
October 30th, 2024824LAKE MARY, Fla (October 30, 2024) – Members of Addition Financial Credit Union can now make a difference in their communities with every debit card purchase. The organization is proud to announce that for each purchase with a member’s standard debit card, Addition Financial will donate a half cent to the Addition Financial Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the credit union. There is no added cost to members.
“We are excited to offer our members an effortless way to contribute to the betterment of the Central Florida community,” Kevin Miller, President and CEO of Addition Financial Credit Union. “Every transaction made with...
October 30th, 2024412Pensacola, Florida (October 29, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) recently honored six area teachers through its annual #TreatATeacher campaign, recognizing the exceptional contributions of educators in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Baldwin counties.
“Teachers make such a profound impact on our children and our communities,” said Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist. “By allowing our followers on social media to nominate the teachers, we were able to celebrate those most making a mark in the lives of their students.”
PenAir asked its Facebook and Instagram followers to nominate their favorite teachers, and...
October 29th, 2024819CHIEFLAND, FLA. (October 29, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, presented a historic $100,000 donation to the Tri-County Community Resource Center on Monday, marking the largest financial gift in the organization’s history. This contribution is part of Suncoast’s $850,000 statewide relief commitment to support communities most impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with a specific focus on hunger relief, crisis management, and education.
The donation will serve as a lifeline for families in Levy, Gilchrist, and Dixie counties, enabling the Tri-County Community Resource Center to expand critical...
October 25th, 2024714Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct 25, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Account Services Representative Tommy Tensley has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 3rd Quarter of 2024. Tommy has been employed with the Credit Union since October 2022 and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU's Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Tommy was nominated by his peers in Account Services for his patience, hard work,...
October 23rd, 20241125TAMPA, FLA. (October 23, 2024) — In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, has announced an $850,000 donation to support recovery efforts throughout the state. The funds will be distributed among 13 nonprofit organizations that are providing critical services in the areas most affected by the storms, with a focus on hunger relief, crisis management, and education.
The donations are targeted to provide immediate and long-term support to communities hit hardest by the hurricanes. The funds will be allocated as follows:
American Red...
October 23rd, 2024817Jacksonville, Florida — Thousands of people in Florida and Georgia enjoyed free experiences at museums, zoos, science centers and more as part of VyStar Credit Union’s award-winning Good is everywhere which focused on community partners, volunteerism and member appreciation. The two-week blitz dedicated to volunteerism and member appreciation events was held September 12-28. Despite some of the events being rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the overall celebration resulted in tremendous participation from communities throughout VyStar’s service area.
Good is everywhere kicked off in North Georgia with...
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