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Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program. This year, the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation awarded $277,000 in scholarships and educational grants to outstanding high school students, professionals seeking career advancement, and educational organizations throughout Georgia and South Carolina. These scholarships reflect Peach State’s ongoing commitment to education,
Sarinya Sullivan
April 28, 2025
Another Successful Toy Drive at Peach State FCU to Benefit Toys for Tots
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 31, 2024) – Peach State Federal Credit Union recently held its annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Every year, the credit union sets up donation boxes at their branches, which serve as convenient drop-off sites for members and staff to donate new, unwrapped toys.
Sarinya Sullivan
January 3, 2025
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $277,000 in Scholarships
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2024) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2025 scholarship program is now open accepting applications. The Foundation will be awarding over $277,000 in scholarships and educational grants.
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December 3, 2024
Peach State Credit Union and Pinnacle Credit Union Announce Merger
Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union during a Special Meeting of Members held on August 15th. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving
Sarinya Sullivan
August 23, 2024
Peach State FCU President/CEO Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
Lawrenceville, GA (May 14, 2024) – Peach State FCU is excited to celebrate President/CEO Marshall Boutwell’s 30th anniversary with the credit union. In honor of his years of service, Peach State’s Board of Directors and Executive team created two $5,000 scholarships for veterans seeking to expand their education to enhance their long-term career opportunities. The
Sarinya Sullivan
May 16, 2024
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship and educational grant recipients. The Foundation awarded $290,000 to high school seniors, professionals seeing career advancement, and educational organizations.
Sarinya Sullivan
April 30, 2024
Peach State FCU and Toys for Tots Unite in Holiday Spirit
Peach State Federal Credit Union’s annual toy drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program was a success! Every year, the credit union uses their branch locations as convenient drop-off sites for community members to support Toys for Tots.
Sarinya Sullivan
January 2, 2024
Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to Award Over $287k in Scholarships and Educational Grants
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently announced that its 2024 scholarship program is now open and accepting applications. The Foundation’s annual scholarship program awards graduating high school seniors and professionals seeking career advancement financial assistance to help offset the costs of continuing education. This year, the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation will be awarding over $287,000 in
Sarinya Sullivan
December 15, 2023
Georgia Gwinnett College Program to Benefit First-Generation Students
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (August 1, 2023) – A new scholarship at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) will help first-generation college students reduce the cost of their education. Generally, first generation students are defined as those whose parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree. Made possible by a $250,000 pledge to the Georgia Gwinnett College
Sarinya Sullivan
August 1, 2023
Redwood Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek.
LAFCU CFO Leslie Rorie named a Notable Leader in Finance
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Leslie Rorie, chief financial officer, has been named one of Crain’s ...
CEFCU Selects Student Choice for Private Student Loan Solutions
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it will soon ...
EECU and Madera County Superintendent of Schools Celebrate New ATM with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
FRESNO, Calif. (June 25, 2025) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS) celebrated ...
Cleveland Monsters Unveil Jersey Patch with Century FCU
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Monsters are proud to announce Century Federal Credit Union has become the Official Credit Union and ...
42nd Annual Tower Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises $72,420 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—Bringing Total Donated to Helping Children in Need to Over $1.1 Million
Hosted by the TowerCares Foundation, Tower Classic raised the highest amount in the event’s 42-year history, with all proceeds going ...
Credit Unions Sound the Alarm on Student Loan Procrastination — Urge Families to Lock in Flexible Line of Credit Before Fall Deadlines
CU Student Choice, a leading provider of education financing solutions, is renewing its nationwide outreach campaign to help students and ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognizes Four San Diego School Superintendents at the Classroom of the Future Foundation Innovation in Education Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, presented ...
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Bash Raises Over $31,000 for Youth Arts Programs
A shared birthday celebration raised over $31,000 to support music programs for youth in the North Bay.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 20, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Synergent Names Tyler Hudson as President
Synergent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. A longtime Synergent executive ...
Alogent Supports Lead Bank’s Drive for Innovation with Unify Platform
Alogent is proud to announce that Lead Bank has selected Unify to power in-branch teller capture and remote deposit capture ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Strengthens Its Commitment to the Justice, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety Community
Justice Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LPL Financial (LPL) to offer financial planning and ...
EECU Wins in Three Categories of 2025 Best of Central California Awards
Fresno, CA – June 18, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its recognition in three ...
Velera Promotes Mark L. Robnett to Director of its Board
Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, announced the promotion ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in California by Forbes
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families in ...
The Impact of Credit Union Mergers on Debt Recovery and Member Engagement
As credit unions continue to consolidate and merge resources to create stronger, more technologically advanced financial institutions, the landscape of ...
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners – Unlocking Operational Efficiency Through First-Party Technology Solutions
Like many credit unions, Listerhill faced the challenge of managing high volumes of delinquent accounts without overextending internal resources. Their ...
BECU expands in Pierce County with new location coming to Lakewood, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in Lakewood this winter bringing in-person financial ...
TriUnity Foundation Awards $95,000 in Grants
TriUnity Foundation has announced the distribution of $95,000 in financial assistance to 23 individuals and families facing terminal illness in ...
EECU Hosts Member Appreciation Days at 22 Branch Locations
Fresno, CA – June 13, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) hosted Member Appreciation Days across all 22 of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 13, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Sean Cervantes and Lisa Sprague join LAFCU’s business development team
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two seasoned professionals dedicated to fostering community and ...
ORIGENCE AND ALLOY PARTNER TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FRAUD PROTECTION FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced a strategic partnership with Alloy, a premier identity and ...
Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award
Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms for credit unions and other lenders, today announced it has been ...
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES MORE THAN $924,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
HAUPPAUGE, NY (June 6, 2025) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.9 ...
NASCUS Opens Nominations for 2025 Pierre Jay Award
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will ...
EECU Sponsors Latinx Graduation Celebration Honoring Fresno Students
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Latinx High School Celebración, an inspiring event recognizing ...
Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Public Corporation for the Supervision ...
Redwood Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek.
LAFCU CFO Leslie Rorie named a Notable Leader in Finance
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Leslie Rorie, chief financial officer, has been named one of Crain’s ...
CEFCU Selects Student Choice for Private Student Loan Solutions
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it will soon ...
EECU and Madera County Superintendent of Schools Celebrate New ATM with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
FRESNO, Calif. (June 25, 2025) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS) celebrated ...
Cleveland Monsters Unveil Jersey Patch with Century FCU
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Monsters are proud to announce Century Federal Credit Union has become the Official Credit Union and ...
42nd Annual Tower Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises $72,420 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—Bringing Total Donated to Helping Children in Need to Over $1.1 Million
Hosted by the TowerCares Foundation, Tower Classic raised the highest amount in the event’s 42-year history, with all proceeds going ...
Credit Unions Sound the Alarm on Student Loan Procrastination — Urge Families to Lock in Flexible Line of Credit Before Fall Deadlines
CU Student Choice, a leading provider of education financing solutions, is renewing its nationwide outreach campaign to help students and ...
SchoolsFirst FCU Recognizes Four San Diego School Superintendents at the Classroom of the Future Foundation Innovation in Education Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, presented ...
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Bash Raises Over $31,000 for Youth Arts Programs
A shared birthday celebration raised over $31,000 to support music programs for youth in the North Bay.
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 20, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Synergent Names Tyler Hudson as President
Synergent is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tyler Hudson as its new President, effective immediately. A longtime Synergent executive ...
Alogent Supports Lead Bank’s Drive for Innovation with Unify Platform
Alogent is proud to announce that Lead Bank has selected Unify to power in-branch teller capture and remote deposit capture ...
Justice Federal Credit Union Strengthens Its Commitment to the Justice, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety Community
Justice Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LPL Financial (LPL) to offer financial planning and ...
EECU Wins in Three Categories of 2025 Best of Central California Awards
Fresno, CA – June 18, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is proud to announce its recognition in three ...
Velera Promotes Mark L. Robnett to Director of its Board
Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, announced the promotion ...
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in California by Forbes
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families in ...
The Impact of Credit Union Mergers on Debt Recovery and Member Engagement
As credit unions continue to consolidate and merge resources to create stronger, more technologically advanced financial institutions, the landscape of ...
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners – Unlocking Operational Efficiency Through First-Party Technology Solutions
Like many credit unions, Listerhill faced the challenge of managing high volumes of delinquent accounts without overextending internal resources. Their ...
BECU expands in Pierce County with new location coming to Lakewood, Washington
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in Lakewood this winter bringing in-person financial ...
TriUnity Foundation Awards $95,000 in Grants
TriUnity Foundation has announced the distribution of $95,000 in financial assistance to 23 individuals and families facing terminal illness in ...
EECU Hosts Member Appreciation Days at 22 Branch Locations
Fresno, CA – June 13, 2025 – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) hosted Member Appreciation Days across all 22 of ...
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: June 13, 2025
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic ...
Sean Cervantes and Lisa Sprague join LAFCU’s business development team
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has expanded its team with the addition of two seasoned professionals dedicated to fostering community and ...
ORIGENCE AND ALLOY PARTNER TO DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FRAUD PROTECTION FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announced a strategic partnership with Alloy, a premier identity and ...
Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award
Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms for credit unions and other lenders, today announced it has been ...
TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES MORE THAN $924,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
HAUPPAUGE, NY (June 6, 2025) – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the United States with $9.9 ...
NASCUS Opens Nominations for 2025 Pierre Jay Award
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pierre Jay Award, the ...
One Credit Union Extends Long-Standing Core Processing Relationship with Synergent
Synergent has extended its nearly 20-year partnership with One Credit Union through a new five-year agreement. The credit union will ...
EECU Sponsors Latinx Graduation Celebration Honoring Fresno Students
Fresno, CA – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) proudly sponsored the 2025 Latinx High School Celebración, an inspiring event recognizing ...
Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Public Corporation for the Supervision ...
Redwood Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek.
LAFCU CFO Leslie Rorie named a Notable Leader in Finance
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is proud to announce that Leslie Rorie, chief financial officer, has been named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2025 Notable Leaders ...
CEFCU Selects Student Choice for Private Student Loan Solutions
CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that it will soon be delivering private student loan ...
EECU and Madera County Superintendent of Schools Celebrate New ATM with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
FRESNO, Calif. (June 25, 2025) — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS) celebrated the opening of a new ...
Cleveland Monsters Unveil Jersey Patch with Century FCU
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Monsters are proud to announce Century Federal Credit Union has become the Official Credit Union and jersey patch partner of the ...
42nd Annual Tower Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises $72,420 for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—Bringing Total Donated to Helping Children in Need to Over $1.1 Million
Hosted by the TowerCares Foundation, Tower Classic raised the highest amount in the event’s 42-year history, with all proceeds going to help critically ill children ...