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UMassFive Announces New Board Member Peter Rosskothen
UMassFive recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its Board of Directors. A seasoned business professional, Rosskothen brings over 35 years of business experience to UMassFive. Peter first became involved with the Credit Union through utilizing its business banking products and services five years ago.
UMassFive Announce Management Promotions
UMassFive is excited to announce three recent management promotions. Brittany Ward has been promoted to Senior Branch Manager of the UMassFive’s Hadley and UMass Amherst branches. Eurika Boulay has been promoted to Senior Branch Manager of UMassFive’s Northampton and Northampton VA Medical Center branches. Jamie Paradee has expanded her role as Digital and Payment Services
UMassFive Announces January – April 2025 Financial Wellness Webinars
UMassFive is always looking for opportunities to educate their members and the local community on financial related-subjects. For more than a decade, UMassFive has offered free financial wellness workshops, where you can gain insight into specific financial topics ranging from paying down debt to home buying, and much more.
UMassFive Awards Local Business with $10,000 UMass Athletics Advertising Package in Small Business Spotlight Contest
UMassFive is thrilled to announce Sexton Roofing & Siding as the grand prize winner of its inaugural Small Business Spotlight contest. Driven by community nomination, the contest winner was formally announced at the final UMass football home game of the season at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on November 30, which was also Small Business Saturday.
UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
UMassFive is proud to share that their members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter coats and clothing items to Amherst Survival Center, the Gray House in Springfield, and Net of Compassion in Worcester.
Students Practice Real-World Financial Skills at Reality Fair Hosted by UMassFive and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board (MFHWB) recently partnered to hold a Reality Fair for the Turners Falls High School junior class.
UMassFive Celebrates International Credit Union Day and 50,000-Member Milestone
UMassFive is excited to join credit unions worldwide in celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event that commemorates the achievements and global impact of the credit union movement.
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, Springfield, and Worcester branches throughout October.
UMassFive Donates Thousands of Personal Care Items to Local Survival Centers
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its personal care items drive, which was held during the summer in its Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield branches. The drive collected thousands of personal care items, which were donated to three local organizations: Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, and The Gray House
UMassFive Voted ‘Best Credit Union’ and More in Local Reader Polls
UMassFive is once again proud to be honored with the title of Best Credit Union in The Valley Advocate’s annual reader voting poll—extending their streak in the number one position to 18 years in a row. The Credit Union was also favored in multiple categories in this year’s Daily Hampshire Gazette’s “Reader’s Choice” poll, where
UMassFive Helps Award $4,000 in Scholarships
Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is excited to announce that two high school seniors, Clarice Borges and Miguel Pinero-Jacome, were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship on behalf of the Credit Union by the Massachusetts Pioneer Valley Chapter of Credit Unions. Applicants receive scholarships based on academic achievements, community involvement, and a
UMassFive Introduces New Human Resources Manager
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is excited to announce Hilary Barnard in her new role as Human Resources Manager.
Local Credit Unions Announce Record-Setting Commitment to Solar Financing
As local leaders in renewable energy financing, Franklin First Federal Credit Union (Franklin First) and UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) are thrilled to announce unprecedented success in solar lending volume in 2023. Reflecting upon a record-setting year for both credit unions, during which Franklin First financed 86 installations totaling $2,746,489, and UMassFive financed 1,272
UMassFive Announces Scholarship Opportunities
UMassFive is proud to announce the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Massachusetts Cooperative Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) Scholarship Program is accepting applicants for eight $2,000 scholarships to be awarded in 2024.
UMassFive Hosting Winter Coat and Cold-Weather Clothing Drive
UMassFive is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley, Northampton, UMass Amherst, and Springfield branches throughout December.
UMassFive Employees Raise Over $18,000 for Local Non-Profits
Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is proud to announce that its employees have raised over $18,000 for two local non-profits during the fall of 2023. $13,677 was raised in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run, and $4,800 was raised for the Food
UMassFive Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services
UMassFive and their team of CUSO Financial Services (CFS)* Financial Advisors have been recognized with the Gold Keystone Award in the medium-sized financial institution category for 2022.
UMassFive Receives Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
UMassFive has received the first place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for 2023 in the state of Massachusetts. This annual award is given out by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) to honor a credit union for its social responsibility projects within the community.
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth
Peach State FCU Welcomes Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton to Board of Directors
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
Elan Credit Card Donates $75,000 to Local Communities on Credit Union Day
Callahan & Associates Launches “The Member Story Project” To Spotlight The Everyday Impact Of Credit Unions
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL GRAND RE-OPENING OF SAYREVILLE BRANCH
Callahan & Associates Launches CreditUnions.com 2026 Innovation Series
Meriwest Launches Community Foundation with Helen Grays-Jones as Executive Director to Drive Financial Literacy and Education
Sound Credit Union Supports Homes First Through Annual Employee Fundraiser
Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Verity Credit Union Unveils Grants for Growth to Empower Community Changemakers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 10, 2025
Ryan Suttles Named 2025 CUES Emerging Leader
Clearview Foundation Hosts First Annual Golf Outing, Raising $37,000 to Support Local Nonprofits
EECU Student Grant Program Application Period Now Open
SchoolsFirst FCU Partners with the California County Superintendents to Recognize Education Leaders Throughout the State
Premier America Credit Union Partners with Arkatechture to Power Data-Driven Member Experiences
myCUmortgage Continues to Grow with Eight New Partner Credit Unions
EECU Offers Assistance for Members Impacted by Government Shutdown
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Greater Eastern Credit Union Partners with Synergent in New Technology Agreement
EECU Partners with SLO County Office of Education to Honor Educators
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
