RALEIGH, N.C.– The Coastal Credit Union Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the region in 2025, impacting more than two million lives.
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SUITLAND, Md. – Andrews Federal Credit Union recently created welcoming spaces in Fort Washington, Maryland through its sponsorship of the Fort Washington Forward Community Bench Building & Painting Project.
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois Credit Union System (ICUS) announced that it donated $13,000 to local food pantries and community organizations in December 2025 as part of its ongoing commitment to the credit union philosophy of people helping people.
TAMPA, Fla.--GTE Financial, one of Florida’s largest and most established credit unions, has been recognized as a Certified Best Place to Work in Florida by Best Companies Group. The recognition underscores GTE Financial’s continued commitment to fostering a people-first culture where employees feel supported, engaged and empowered to serve members and their community, the CU said.
MILWAUKEE– Corporate Central has announced a leadership transition on its board of directors, marking the retirement of longtime volunteer Director Jay Magulski and the appointment of Vikram (Vic) Israni, CEO of GreenState Credit Union.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. --Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union sponsored a holiday toy drive benefiting pediatric patients and their families served by Holy Cross Health Centers, part of Trinity Health, collecting more than 100 new toys during the season.
Members contributed by dropping off toys at branch locations or purchasing items through Amazon and Target wish lists, helping support children receiving care across the health system.
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is enhancing its marketing, creative and community engagement capabilities with the promotions of longtime leader Kellie Swiger to head of creative and Tanya Griffin to community financial education and executive assistant, as well as the addition of Ally Hall as digital and graphic designer.
ATLANTA – LGE Community Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek for the third consecutive year, the CU reported.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tinker Federal Credit Union has promoted two longtime executives into senior leadership roles as part of an operations leadership transition.
SUITLAND, Md. – Andrews Federal Credit Union recently hosted a group of career-driven young women for the Invest in Girls Industry/Role Model Exchange program. This event was conducted in partnership with Prince George’s County and the Maryland Council on Economic Education.