Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- Congresswoman McClellan Visits VACU Branch; Learns About CU’s Community Impact, Financial Education Initiatives
January 25, 2024Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-4th) today visited Virginia Credit Union’s Church Hill branch, one of five branches recently opened by the credit union in the City of Richmond.
- Northwest Federal Signs New SVP Marketing and Communications
January 17, 2024Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) is proud to announce that Washington Commanders, Partnerships Marketing Manager, Nathan Turner has been hired as the new SVP of Marketing and Communications.
- Taralyn Tharp Kohler to Join Northwest FCU Charitable Foundation
January 16, 2024Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) is proud to announce that former CEO of the CORE Foundation Taralyn Tharp Kohler, was recently hired as VP of The NWFCU Foundation. Ms. Kohler brings with her more than 20 years of high-performing executive leadership experience in the telecom and nonprofit sectors with a proven track record in delivering revenue results, building high-performance teams, and developing strong partnerships.
- The Chartway Promise Foundation Awards $1M in Charitable Grants
January 12, 2024With a promise to provide memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families, Chartway’s charitable arm– Chartway Promise Foundation – worked tirelessly to raise funds in 2023. Thanks to corporate and individual donors, as well as successful fundraising events, its board was able to approve $1M in grants, for use in 2024, to the following non-profit charitable partners with missions that align with the foundation’s purpose...
- Virginia Credit Union and Member One Federal Credit Union Jointly Announce their Intent to Merge
January 11, 2024Virginia Credit Union, Inc. (VACU) and Member One Federal Credit Union (Member One) are excited to announce their plans to merge, pending regulatory approval, and a positive Member One membership vote. If approved, the combined credit union would serve close to 500,000 members with 37 branch locations and approximately 1,100 employees throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- BayPort Credit Union Announces Executive Leadership Promotions
January 9, 2024BayPort Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of Ira Williams and Shelley Winegrad. Williams has been named Chief Retail Officer and Winegrad has been named Vice President of Human Resources.
- Chartway Congratulates Stephanie Harney on Promotion to Newly Created Position, Vice President of Member Care
December 19, 2023Chartway Credit Union congratulates Stephanie Harney on her recent promotion to the newly created position of vice president of member care.
- Freedom First Awards $35,000 in Grants to Local Non-Profits
December 18, 2023Supporting organizations that have a meaningful impact within our communities is part of our mission of “Helping People Prosper – Helping Communities Thrive”. Freedom First Credit Union is pleased to announce the non-profit recipients of our 2023 Community Investment Grants program. Twenty non-profits located in the Roanoke, New River Valley, and Lynchburg areas received Community Investment Grants totaling $35,000.
- VACU Named 2023 Outstanding Economic Development Partner
December 15, 2023The Richmond Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City of Richmond presented Virginia Credit Union (VACU) with its Outstanding Economic Development Partner award at the Second Annual Celebration of Business. The celebration was a significant event that highlighted the success of economic development initiatives over the past year and recognized the stakeholders who played a crucial role in making this success possible.
- Freedom First Surpasses $100,000 in Play for Purpose Giving
December 12, 2023Freedom First Credit Union’s Play for Purpose program has officially surpassed $100,000 in giving and continues to grow. We’ve partnered with both Virginia Tech and Liberty University to team up with their Football, Basketball (men’s and women’s), Baseball, and Softball programs for a unique community give-back initiative.