Industry Press

In response to the Federal Government shutdown impacting thousands of federal employees, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is upholding its member-focused mission by offering special assistance loans and payment relief options designed to support affected federal workers during this period of financial difficulty.

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce that scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. The scholarship is designed to help students pursue higher education by easing the financial burden of college costs. It is open to students attending a four-year university, community college, or technical school, and scholarships may

This October, Maine’s credit unions are rallying to raise $100,000 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, fueling meals through Good Shepherd Food Bank and local pantries across the state. Now in its 35th year, the Campaign is more urgent than ever.

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) was proud to sponsor and participate in Fresno City College’s Fall Parenting Student Conference on September 26. The event brought together parenting students for a day of connection, resources, and tools designed to help them succeed academically and personally.

This summer, more than 4,000 residents across five counties took a proactive stance against fraud and identity theft—a 37 percent increase from 2024.

With federal funding set to expire September 30, 2025, the threat of a federal government shutdown is rising as Congress remains at an impasse over budget proposals. In the event a shutdown does occur, and federal employees are furloughed, Justice Federal Credit Union (Justice Federal) is committed to supporting new and existing members who experience

FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored the county’s top school employee, administrator, and teacher at the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on September 25.

LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated the completion of its building at the Cobb County Safety Village with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event marks a significant milestone in LGE’s long-term partnership with the Cobb County Safety Village Foundation, reinforcing the credit union’s commitment to safety education and community engagement.

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is proud to announce that Janet M. Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision—Credit Unions at the Oregon Department of Financial Regulation, is the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award.

SECU Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to Imprints Cares (IC) for the renovation of a Forsyth County property that will become the non-profit’s new family resource center. The facility will serve as its central hub for family support services and will double IC’s capacity for onsite learning inclusion programs and provide new community programming

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recognized 10 employees in the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento County as Classified Employees of the Year during a surprise ceremony. These employees represent various categories of non-certified, non-management employees who have gone above