Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- Homebase Credit Union Opens Third Branch Location; Honors Four Decades of Service By Retired CEO Patsy Stuard
February 16, 2024Homebase Credit Union this week celebrated the grand opening of its third branch office. Located at 13200 Bermuda Orchard Ln, Chester, VA 23836, the office is dedicated to retired CEO Patsy Stuard, who served the credit union for 45 years.
- Virginia-Based CUs Make Newsweek's List of Best FIs for 2024
February 13, 2024Three Virginia-based credit unions have made Newsweek's list of best credit unions and regional banks for 2024: Central Virginia Federal Credit Union, DuPont Community Credit Union and Virginia Credit Union. League associate member Eastman Credit Union, based in Tennessee, also made the list.
- ABNB Awards $3,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
February 13, 2024ABNB Federal Credit Union recently donated $3,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. The donation was part of ABNB’s grand opening celebration at its new Wards Corner branch located at 129 W. Little Creek Road in Norfolk. The credit union's Regional Branch Manager, Deon McGill, officially presented this funding award to support the vital work of the Foodbank in our community.
- Jaime Clark Joins Freedom First as Vice President of Public Relations
February 12, 2024Freedom First Credit Union is pleased to announce Jaime Clark has joined the credit union as Vice President of Public Relations.
Jaime comes to Freedom First after having served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Her knowledge of the Roanoke community, local government, small businesses, and economic environment will help her work to share the impact Freedom First makes in the communities we serve.
- UVA Community Credit Union Mourns Loss of Esteemed Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey C. Moscicki
February 7, 2024It is with profound sadness that UVA Community Credit Union announces the sudden passing of Jeffrey C. Moscicki, Chairman of the Board of Directors, at the age of 71, on Friday, February 2, 2024.
- Henrico Federal Credit Union Celebrates the Opening of the Financial Empowerment Center
February 6, 2024Henrico Federal Credit Union will today celebrate the grand opening of the Financial Empowerment Center located in Regency Mall. The Financial Empowerment Center opened in partnership with Henrico County Public Schools in 2023. Mini workshops were offered in the summer of 2023, covering subjects ranging from Banking Budgets to Understanding Probate. The program has now evolved into full-time Personal Finance classes offered weekly with the support of the HCPS Adult Education Center.
- Chartway Promise Foundation’s February “Give with All Your Heart” Campaign Sends Message of Hope to Medically Fragile Children
February 1, 2024Foundation also partnering with local charity to grant wishes for two Promise Heroes.
Throughout February, Chartway and its charitable arm – the Chartway Promise Foundation – invite credit union members and the public to “Give with All Your Heart” to help make wishes come true for medically fragile children and their families. Beginning February 1 and running through February 29, Chartway Credit Union members can make donations through their Chartway account.
- Peoples Advantage Announces Service Philanthropic Extension, Peoples Advantage Helping Hands, and First Executive Director, Shanika McClelland
January 31, 2024Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union (PAFCU) announces its philanthropic extension to the Credit Union, Peoples Advantage Helping Hands (PAHH), the 501(c)3 to serve as the backbone to fill financial gaps that negatively impact historically marginalized community members. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), PAFCU aims to meet the needs of communities that are often challenged with lower income levels and neglected by mainstream financial services. This extension will allow the credit union to partner with PAHH to expand access to free financial coaches and new loan products designed to build wealth in the community.
- Chartway Credit Union Announces the Promotion of Melissa Cade to Chief Retail Officer
January 30, 2024Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce the immediate promotion of Melissa Cade to the position of chief retail officer.
- Chartway Co-Sponsors Appearance of Nelson Mandela’s Grandson at Norfolk State University to Kick-Off Black History Month
January 29, 2024Ndaba Mandela learned much from his legendary grandfather, civil rights leader Nelson Mandela. The younger Mandela will share how he is continuing his grandfather’s legacy on his own terms during an appearance at Norfolk State University on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The event, which begins at 5 p.m. at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on the campus of Norfolk State University, serves as the kickoff for NSU’s Black History Month commemoration and is free and open to the public.