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USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
This holiday season, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is proud to give back to the community through generous donations and impactful initiatives. Supporting local non-profits and creating opportunities for staff and members to contribute, USSFCU exemplifies the spirit of the season.
Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners
Good morning, I am sharing some exciting news. Gulf Winds Credit Union is hosting food drives across its field of membership through December 31 to support four local pantry partners. We are inviting the community to participate alongside us and our members to support the fight against hunger. I have attached a press release. Should
SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
SECU Foundation has announced a $300,000 grant to the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Foundation to help expand its Artist Innovation Mentorship (AIM) program for middle school youth in rural and underserved areas of North Carolina. With the expansion, the AIM program can reach 1,200 youth annually and by 2028 can serve 50 counties
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.
Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Alogent proudly announces the successful deployment of Unify by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Unify, a modern deposits automation platform, streamlines deposit automation across all in-branch and remote banking channels using a single solution and one API. With Unify, FedChoice will enhance its operations with robust support for Day 1 and Day 2 item processing workflows,
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving
Annual contributions, community impact grants, and holiday drive donations result in new record for annual giving
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
Coastal Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union have partnered with TrueBuy Automotive to create Credit Union Auto Marketplace, a modern preowned auto-buying experience tailored for credit union members.
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
Coastal Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union have partnered with TrueBuy Automotive to create Credit Union Auto Marketplace, a modern preowned auto-buying experience tailored for credit union members.
United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce Jessica Rodriquez has been named District Manager in the Lehigh Valley.
Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch
Chartway Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new East Beach branch in Norfolk, Virginia today. Credit union members and leadership, along with community members, local dignitaries representing state and city elected officials, Hampton Roads Chamber leadership, and state credit union advocates participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event highlighted Chartway’s commitment to
BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is granting $510,000 in total to 25 nonprofits as part of its People Helping People Awards. The annual awards program calls upon BECU members to nominate organizations that embody the credit union industry philosophy of “people helping people.” This year, BECU received over 1,000 nominations from its member and employee
Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco
Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its annual EMERGE 2025 conference will take place from April 22-24, 2025 at the InterContinental San Francisco. This annual Eltropy event brings together credit union and community bank leaders, industry innovators, and Eltropy experts to explore the latest industry technologies and strategies
Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series
Callahan & Associates has announced the launch of the 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series, opening applications for vendors to showcase innovative products and services. This annual event provides a platform that allows organizations to compete to see who is the” most innovative “in their category while connecting with credit union leaders.
SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and Keep North Carolina Beautiful (KNCB) recently teamed up for a statewide beautification initiative, which kicked off with a litter pickup event along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. The effort brought together local affiliate Keep High Point Beautiful and SECU volunteers whose work will help prevent litter
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 06, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend
The 11th annual Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend drew thousands of runners to downtown Norfolk and highlighted the power of community with efforts to support medically fragile children and local families. Chartway Credit Union, the title sponsor of the event, partnered with J&A Racing to host a meaningful weekend focused on giving back. Through
SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus
SECU Foundation continues its support for the non-profit TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) with a $1 million capital grant to support the expansion of its Durham campus that will provide an additional 90 licensed treatment beds and 17 new rooms for therapy and education.
USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence
Alexandria, VA, December 04, 2024 – The United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is closing out 2024 on a high note, celebrating a series of prestigious accolades that highlight its commitment to workplace excellence, employee well-being, and a thriving organizational culture. These awards reflect USSFCU’s dedication to its employees and reinforce its standing as
LendKey Surpasses $7 Billion in Total Loan Originations, Expanding Network Lending Impact
LendKey Technologies, Inc., the pioneer of digital network lending, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $7 billion in total loan originations and servicing $3.2 billion in loans. This achievement underscores LendKey’s commitment to enhancing the capabilities of hundreds of credit unions and community banks, enabling them to improve their liquidity management and stay competitive.
New Partnership Established Between Synergent and Superior IRA & HSA
Synergent® is pleased to announce a new vendor partnership has been formally established with Superior IRA & HSA. As a key partner, Superior IRA & HSA offers an integrated platform that makes Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) administration, compliance, and reporting easier, allowing credit unions to deliver top-notch retirement and health
United Federal Credit Union Strengthens Small Business Loan Program with Highly Experienced SBA Lending Team
United Federal Credit Union is strengthening its Small Business Administration team with the addition of six highly experienced lending specialists, furthering the credit union’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth across the country.
CUES Named Winner of 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits
CUES announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant.
Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union on Giving Tuesday
In celebration of “Giving Tuesday,” Unitus Community Credit Union and quarterback Dillon Gabriel have made a $2,500 donation to Kidsports of Eugene, Oregon. The non-profit organization is committed to offering all children the opportunity to play youth sports by removing barriers.
CUNA Strategic Services Selects Eko as Their Preferred Digital Investment Provider
CUNA Strategic Services is pleased to announce their new alliance with Eko Investments. Eko enables credit unions to offer digital investing to their members, starting from $10, directly on their existing banking platform via their natively integrated white-label solution.
Stephanie Stout Promoted; Will Further Shape the Member Experience at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union has named Stephanie Stout to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Member Experience.
BCU EXPANDS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANES HELENE, MILTON
As the southern US braced for the impact of Hurricane Helene, with Hurricane Milton fast following, BCU swiftly activated its disaster relief assistance, fulfilling its promise to be “Here Today, For Your Tomorrow.”
Park City Credit Union Turns Digital Tools into Member Service Magic
Eltropy, the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced that Park City Credit Union has successfully implemented Eltropy’s full suite of digital solutions, reducing call wait times and expanding service capabilities without needing additional resources. The $350 million credit union in central Wisconsin faced challenges common to rural financial institutions: difficulty staffing
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 29, 2024
Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.
Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Provides $41,000 in Support for Lake County Fire Victims
The Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (RCUCF) recently disbursed $41,000 to those who lost their primary residence in the Boyles fire in Lake County.
CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon
Burlington, Massachusetts, November 25, 2024: For the 26th consecutive year, dozens of credit unions from throughout the Northeast will collaborate to sponsor a team of credit union runners in the most challenging and prestigious road race in the world, the Boston Marathon. The 2025 CU Kids at Heart Team consists of eight runners and their
USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners
SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania
Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch
BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program
Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco
Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series
SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 06, 2024
Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend
SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus
USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence
LendKey Surpasses $7 Billion in Total Loan Originations, Expanding Network Lending Impact
New Partnership Established Between Synergent and Superior IRA & HSA
United Federal Credit Union Strengthens Small Business Loan Program with Highly Experienced SBA Lending Team
CUES Named Winner of 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits
Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union on Giving Tuesday
CUNA Strategic Services Selects Eko as Their Preferred Digital Investment Provider
Stephanie Stout Promoted; Will Further Shape the Member Experience at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
BCU EXPANDS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANES HELENE, MILTON
Park City Credit Union Turns Digital Tools into Member Service Magic
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 29, 2024
Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Provides $41,000 in Support for Lake County Fire Victims
CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon
USSFCU Celebrates the Season of Giving with Significant Holiday Donations and Community Initiatives
Gulf Winds Invites the Community to Take Part in Food Drives Benefiting Local Pantry Partners
SECU Foundation Supports North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation’s Artist Innovation Mentorship Program
UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothing Items
Alogent Announces the Successful Deployment of Unify at FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates 2024 with $744,866 in Community Giving
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
Coastal and Truliant Credit Unions Partner to Launch Credit Union Auto Marketplace
United Federal Credit Union Names Jessica Rodriquez as District Manager in Pennsylvania
Chartway Credit Union Expands Footprint with Grand Opening of East Beach Branch
BECU grants over $500,000 to 25 nonprofits at 11th annual People Helping People Awards program
Eltropy’s EMERGE 2025 Conference To Bring Credit Unions and Community Banks Together in San Francisco
Callahan & Associates Launches 2025 CreditUnions.com Innovation Series
SECU Kicks Off Statewide Beautification Initiative with Keep North Carolina Beautiful
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: December 06, 2024
Chartway Promise Foundation Grants Dreams and Shares Smiles at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend
SECU Foundation Awards $1 Million to TROSA for Expansion of Durham Campus
USSFCU Celebrates an Award-Winning 2024: A Year of Workplace Excellence
LendKey Surpasses $7 Billion in Total Loan Originations, Expanding Network Lending Impact
New Partnership Established Between Synergent and Superior IRA & HSA
United Federal Credit Union Strengthens Small Business Loan Program with Highly Experienced SBA Lending Team
CUES Named Winner of 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits
Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union on Giving Tuesday
CUNA Strategic Services Selects Eko as Their Preferred Digital Investment Provider
Stephanie Stout Promoted; Will Further Shape the Member Experience at Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union
BCU EXPANDS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANES HELENE, MILTON
Park City Credit Union Turns Digital Tools into Member Service Magic
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 29, 2024
Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Provides $41,000 in Support for Lake County Fire Victims
CREDIT UNIONS KIDS AT HEART® Prepares for the 2025 Boston Marathon
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Private Markets: First to Democratize Securitization for All Credit Unions*
Education Foundation for California Schools Awards $280,000 in Grants to California Educators
OCCU PRESIDENT & CEO NEUMANN RETIRING; SCHUMACHER TO TAKE REINS
First Independent Bank Selects Square 1 Credit Suite by Suntell
PARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $97,960 IN GRANTS THROUGH PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
Call for Entries: LAFCU’s 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest
