Credit Union News Releases

• Chartway Federal Credit Union’s We Promise Foundation Awards $600,000 in Charitable Grants (1/15/2021)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union’s We Promise Foundation is proud to announce that the We Promise Foundation board of trustees has awarded $600,000 in grant funding to deliver joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness.

• Bellwood Credit Union Welcomes a New Addition to the HFCU Branch Family (1/15/2021)
  

  Bellwood Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of a new branch on the Defense Supply Center of Richmond’s campus. “Bellwood Credit Union has a more than a 60+ year relationship with DCSR and is happy to be returning to where it all began,” said Jason Ritter, Senior Vice President of Member Experience at Bellwood Credit Union.

• ABNB Announces Michael C. Doland's Retirement (1/11/2021)
  

  ABNB announces the retirement of Senior Vice President Michael (Mike) C. Doland after 18 years of service at the credit union. His career spanned 46 years in the financial services industry at various credit unions, regional banks and national banks.

• New Hires, Promotions at ABNB FCU (1/07/2021)
  

  ABNB is proud to share the new roles Thomas Callan, Melissa Harper, and Charlene Kitchens have taken on.

• Kimberly Mills Joins ABNB as Commercial Mortgage Loan Officer (1/06/2021)
  

  ABNB would like to welcome Kimberly Mills to our Commercial Mortgage team and is also excited to offer Commercial Real Estate Loans and Construction Lending as part of our Commercial Mortgage department.

• Riverside Health System Employees Credit Union to Merge with 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union (12/22/2020)
  

  Riverside Health System Employees Credit Union (RHSECU), an $8 million credit union located in Newport News, VA has announced their intent to merge into 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, an $800 million credit union headquartered in Yorktown, VA. The merger is planned for early 2021.

• Freedom First Partners with City of Roanoke to Bring CDBG-CV Grants to Local Microbusinesses (12/15/2020)
  

  ln response to the economic hardships experienced by microbusinesses resulting from the COVlD-19 pandemic, the City of Roanoke, in partnership with Freedom First, is launching a small business relief grant program utilizing Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) federal funding.

• 1st Advantage Named One of The Top Lending Partners for Virginia by Business Finance Group (12/07/2020)
  

  Business Finance Group has named 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union one of the top lending partners in Virginia for 2020. In addition, Paul Szabo, Commercial Lending Manager for 1st Advantage, has been named the top lender for the state of Virginia.

• An Inside Look at CDFI Credit Unions (12/07/2020)
  

  Created by Congress in 1994, the CDFI program was designed to combine federal money with private capital to help qualified financial institutions meet the need of under-served communities that typically lack access to affordable loans and safe financial services.

• ABNB FCU Announces Appointment of Andrew Keeney to Board of Directors, As Longtime Member David Krause Steps Down (12/03/2020)
  

  Retired attorney Andrew Keeney joins ABNB Federal Credit Union's Board of Directors following longtime member David Krause's decision to step down after more than 19 years of service.

• Caleb Schlabach Named Mortgage Loan Advisor at Park View FCU (11/24/2020)
  

  Park View Federal Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Caleb Schlabach to the Park View Mortgage Advisor team.

• Virginia Credit Union Receives National Recognition for Financial Education (11/18/2020)
  

  Virginia Credit Union has received national recognition for financial education programs for adults. Virginia Credit Union took first place among large credit unions in the nation for adult education in the Desjardins financial education awards sponsored by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).

• Local Credit Union Assists Members with Relief Grant (11/17/2020)
  

  Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union, Inc. (HRECU) assisted 21 members through their COVID19 Loan Payment Relief Program (CLPRP). A total of $9,327.41 was distributed through deferred loan payments. Many members, particularly those outside of the teaching profession, are low-wage workers, often minorities, who feel the economic impact of COVID-19 the most. The credit union CLPRP was offered on a first-come, first-served basis to members by request until the grant funds were nearly depleted.

• Del. Jeion Ward Named League's 2020 Legislator of the Year (11/10/2020)
  

  Del. Jeion Ward (D-92nd) has been honored by Virginia-based credit unions as their 2020 Legislator of the Year. In a presentation ceremony on Nov. 10, Del. Ward was recognized by the Virginia Credit Union League, the state trade association for the Commonwealth’s 116 member-owned credit unions, for her longstanding support and for recently serving as patron for key credit union legislation during the 2020 General Assembly session.

• Freedom First Adds VaLinda Hayes as Mortgage Loan Officer (11/05/2020)
  

  Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of VaLinda Hayes to the Freedom First Mortgage Team. Hayes joins a team of four Mortgage Loan Officers serving homebuyers in the Roanoke and New River Valleys.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union Welcomes New Board Member (11/05/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that Jim Bibbs has been appointed to serve on its board. Prior to his appointment, Bibbs served on Chartway’s associate director development program, designed to provide a prepared slate of board succession candidates to ensure board leadership continuity.

• DCCU Supports COVID Relief with Employee 5K (10/30/2020)
  

  DCCU held its first Virtual 5K where employees were encouraged to walk, run, hike, or bike a 5K between Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12 over the Columbus Day weekend. They could choose their location to complete the 5K and invite a friend or family member to participate with them. For each participant, DCCU would donate $25 to The Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

• ABNB FCU Promotes Four Employees to New Positions (10/30/2020)
  

  ABNB is proud to share the promotions of four exceptional employees. In their years at ABNB, these members of our team have demonstrated first-rate leadership abilities and commitment to improving our member experience in each of their respective departments.

• DCCU Recognized for Support of Small Businesses Through PPP (10/29/2020)
  

  The Virginia Credit Union League recently announced DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) as the winner of the 2020 Louise Herring Philosophy In Action Award in the over $1Billion asset size category. DCCU received first place for its approach to helping small businesses navigate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a forgivable loan program delivered through the Small Business Administration (SBA) that offers financial support to businesses impacted by the pandemic.

• ABNB FCU Announces Amazon Alexa-Enabled Banking (10/26/2020)
  

  ABNB Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the debut of our new mobile banking access via Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa! Launching on October 26th, 2020, members will be able to enjoy the convenience of accessing their ABNB accounts 24/7, hands-free, in a secure environment right on their Alexa device from wherever they are.

• DCCU Credit Card Campaign Makes a Difference (10/14/2020)
  

  To support the needs of local families, DCCU made the commitment to donate 1% of all restaurant purchases to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, where every $1 donated helps provide 4 meals. As a result of its Dine Out & Make a Difference campaign, DCCU was pleased to donate $13,394.58 to the Food Bank, which will help provide over 53,000 meals for families in need.

• BayPort Credit Union Promotes Jennifer Little to Lead Mortgage Operation (10/13/2020)
  

  BayPort Credit Union has promoted Jennifer Little to Vice President, Mortgage. This new promotion is intended to help drive the credit union’s longstanding legacy of service to its Peninsula and Southside communities.

• Langley FCU Foundation's Charity Golf Classic Raises $378,000 (10/06/2020)
  

  Langley for Families hosted its 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, raising $378,000 in gross proceeds, the highest in its history.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union, Saint Matthews Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Proposal (9/29/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that the National Credit Union Administration has given its approval for Saint Matthew’s Federal Credit Union to merge into Chartway. The proposed merger will now go before the Saint Matthew’s membership for a vote to accept the merger proposal, as agreed on by both credit unions.

• BayPort Credit Union Wins First in Financial Education, Community Outreach (9/29/2020)
  

  BayPort Credit Union has won in all four award categories in the 2020 Social Responsibility Awards sponsored by the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). BayPort is recognized for making youth and adult financial education accessible and engaging, excellence in member service, and sustained community giving.

• 1st Advantage Earns Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification for Commitment to Hiring Military Veterans (9/24/2020)
  

  The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has awarded 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certification for its commitment to hiring military veterans.

• BayPort Credit Union Hires New Vice President, Business Banking (9/22/2020)
  

  BayPort Credit Union hashired Tonya Edwards to serveas VicePresident, Business Banking. This new appointment is intended to help enhancethe credit union’s continuedcommitment to excellence in business services and banking.

• Credit Unions, Credit Unions Care Foundation Support Roanoke-Area Non-Profits with $10,000 in Donations (9/18/2020)
  

  Through the Credit Unions Care Foundation, credit unions in the Roanoke Valley recently donated $10,000 to local non-profits.

• New Personalized Financial Wellness Tool Kicks Off with $10,000 Debt Reduction Giveaway (9/15/2020)
  

  In line with its mission to improve the financial health and wellness of its membership, Call Federal Credit Union has partnered with Enrich, an industry leader in customizable financial education platforms, to launch the Money & Beyond Portal. This new online financial wellness center provides personalized learning experiences with interactive courses, budgeting tools, videos, and more. Users have the ability to set goals, track progress, and level up their financial skills and knowledge with current, relevant educational content.

• Virginia Credit Union Recognized for Financial Education (9/10/2020)
  

  Virginia Credit Union has received statewide recognition for financial education programs for adults and youth. Virginia Credit Union took first place among large credit unions in the state for adult financial education and second place among large credit unions for youth in the Desjardins financial education awards sponsored by the statewide trade association, the Virginia Credit Union League.

• CU CEOs Seek Seat on FHLBank Atlanta (9/03/2020)
  

  Two Virginia-based credit union CEOs are seeking a Board seat on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta: Jeff Bentley (Northwest Federal Credit Union, Herndon, Virginia) and Charles A. Mallon, Jr., (ABNB Federal Credit Union, Chesapeake, Virginia).

• Chartway FCU Welcomes Jim Bibbs as Associate Director (8/26/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union proudly welcomes Jim Bibbs to its newly established associate director development program, designed to provide a prepared slate of board succession candidates to ensure continuity of board leadership.

• Credit Unions Care Foundation, Roanoke-Area CUs Donate $5,000 to Red Cross (8/21/2020)
  

  The Credit Unions Care Foundation of Virginia, representing credit unions in the greater Roanoke area, presented a check to the American Red Cross in the amount of $5,000 to aid in the American Red Cross mission to "prevent and alleviate human suffering."

• Chartway Federal Credit Union Proudly Announces Promotion of Fernando Perez to Comptroller (8/19/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to announce Fernando Perez as its new comptroller.

• 1st Advantage Provides Digital Financial Education to Local Schools (8/14/2020)
  

  At 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union supporting our communities also means supporting our students. Together with EVERFI, a leading education technology company, we were able to bring a digital-based financial education program to 2,659 students for a total of 12,904 hours of learning across 12 local schools.

• DCCU Expands Mortgage Team (8/07/2020)
  

  DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Jay Hutchens as Mortgage Sales Manager and Mr. Joe Wingfield who joins the mortgage team as a Mortgage Advisor serving the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County areas.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union Looks Forward to Welcoming Cadmus Credit Union Members (7/23/2020)
  

  Following approval from the National Credit Union Administration and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions, Chartway Federal Credit Union (Chartway) is pleased to announce that a July 31, 2020, merger is planned with Cadmus Credit Union (Cadmus).

• Justice Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships (7/21/2020)
  

  Justice Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the recipients of the Building Futures across the Nation, Annual Scholarship Competition.

• Virginia Credit Union’s Move to Online Education Breaks Records (7/15/2020)
  

  More than 20,000 individuals attended a Virginia Credit Union financial education program in the second quarter of 2020.

• BayPort Awards Scholarships to 16 College Students, Working Adults, and 24 High School Seniors (7/14/2020)
  

  BayPort Credit Union today announced it has awarded scholarships to 16 college studentsand working adults, and 24 high school seniors.Awarding over $100,000 in scholarships and grants every year, it is BayPort’s intent on helping its member students be happy, healthy, and financially wise.

• Lambrecht, Reynolds Promoted at ValleyStar (7/13/2020)
  

  ValleyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa M. Lambrecht to the position of Executive Vice President and Andrew Reynolds to the position of Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.

• Langley Federal Credit Union Announces Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Winners (7/07/2020)
  

  Langley Federal Credit Union has awarded Jean M. Yokum College Scholarships to four deserving college-bound credit union members.

• Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride Cycles on Virtually (6/26/2020)
  

  The Virginia Credit Union Moonlight Ride has transitioned to a virtual event this year — and registration is now open!

• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Awards 2020 Education Scholarships (6/26/2020)
  

  Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Amber Morse and Caroline Phillips are the recipients of this year’s Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Education Scholarship. 

• Hampton Roads CUs, Virginia Credit Union League Recognize Scholarship Winners (6/26/2020)
  

  Hampton Roads-area credit unions of the Virginia Credit Union League recently presented the Garland K. Keeling Memorial Scholarships to five well deserving Greater Peninsula high school students.

• Chartway FCU Awards Directors’ Memorial Scholarship To Seven Student Members (6/22/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that seven student members have been selected to each receive a $3,000 scholarship, totaling $21,000 in financial assistance.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union Welcomes Two New Leaders (6/16/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to welcome two new leaders to its leadership team: Ben Lemoine, chief financial officer, and Rebecca Riordan, chief talent officer.

• $10,000 Grant Awarded to Credit Union for COVID-19 Relief (6/12/2020)
  

  Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union, Inc. (HRECU) was awarded a $10,000 grant to fund the COVID19 Loan Payment Relief Program (CLPRP). The grant will assist the credit union in helping members financially by deferring their loan payments.

• BayPort Announces Winners of $50k Debt Paydown Sweepstakes (5/27/2020)
  

  A special education teacher, a small business owner, an elementary school assistant principal, and a retired shipyard worker are among the 10 winners of BayPort's $50k Debt Paydown Sweepstakes, a program that raises awareness of and improves the financial wellness of its members.

• 1st Advantage Foundation Hosts Virtual Baby Shower for Local Military Families (5/27/2020)
• 1st Advantage Awards $12,000 in Scholarships (5/15/2020)
  

  For nearly 50 years 1st Advantage has been providing scholarships to first-year college students.

• BayPort Donates $150,000 to Area Organizations Impacted by COVID-19 (4/28/2020)
  

  BayPort Credit Union today announced it is donating $150,000 to five local organizations that are helping the Hampton Roads community cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

• BayPort Renews Focus on Financial Education through an App that Pays Users to Learn (4/23/2020)
  

  BayPort Credit Union today announced it has launched an exclusive partnership with award-winning mobile financial literacy app provider Zogo.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union Announces 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors (3/06/2020)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that on Feb. 20, 2020, it held its Annual Meeting at its Headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA. 

• Chartway FCU’s Shrey Solanki Selected to Attend CUNA GAC as Crasher (2/11/2020)
  

  The Virginia Credit Union League is pleased to announce that Shrey Solanki of Chartway Federal Credit Union will be representing Virginia this year! Shrey has been with the credit union for almost two years and his current role is Accounting Specialist. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.

• Call Federal, RiverTrace Credit Unions Finalize Merger Details (1/22/2020)
  

  Call Federal Credit Union is becoming a little bit bigger in the greater Richmond community after merging with RiverTrace Credit Union, a financial institution with over sixty years of history in the region. After approval by the National Credit Union Association in mid-2019 and an affirmative vote for the merger at a special RiverTrace member meeting on October 30th, the merger will become official on February 3, 2020.

• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Celebrates 50 Years (1/09/2020)
  

  From modest beginnings in a broom closet on the third floor of Building 1 at the Municipal Center, the credit union has grown to more than $120 million in assets and over 11,000 members. With our help, our members have built homes, financed college educations and realized their financial success.

• ABNB Promotes New Director of E-Services, New Director of Branch Operations (1/09/2020)
  

  ABNB is excited to share the promotions of Brenda Reed-Olejasz to Director of E-Services, and Leisa Brissett to Director of Branch Operations.

• Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union Awards Financial Literacy Grants to Local Teachers (1/07/2020)
  

  The grants will help support current or new classroom projects that focus on financial literacy.

• 12 Lucky Winners and One Salvation Army Family Win Holiday Shopping Sprees at Local Kroger Stores (12/04/2019)
  

  BayPort Credit Union awards 3-minute shopping sprees at local Kroger stores Dec. 12  across Hampton Roads including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake/Portsmouth, Suffolk, Smithfield, Hampton, Newport News/Tabb, Hayes/Gloucester, and Grafton.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union Partners with J&A Racing for Annual Hampton Roads Weekend (12/02/2019)
  

  The Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon, 10K, and We Promise Foundation 5K, took place November 22 – 24, 2019, in Norfolk, VA. For the past five years, the race weekend has been presented by Chartway Federal Credit Union in partnership with J&A Racing.

• 1st Advantage Earns First Place Award for Community Service Initiative (11/20/2019)
  

  1st Advantage has been awarded the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility and Community Service Award, presented by the Credit Union National Association and the Virginia Credit Union League.

• Chartway FCU's We Promise Foundation Raises $700,000 for Charity (11/15/2019)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union’s We Promise Foundation hosted two inspiring events to raise funds that will bring joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and supporters, the 14th Annual We Promise Foundation Gala and 21st Annual Charity Golf Classic raised nearly $700,000.

• League Announces State-Level Social Responsibility Award Winners (8/20/2019)
  

  Seven credit unions honored for member service, financial education initiatives and community service.

• Chartway Federal Credit Union’s Directors’ Memorial Scholarship Program Awards Seven Scholarships to Student Members (7/25/2019)
  

  Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that seven student members have been selected to each receive a $3,000 scholarship, totaling $21,000 in academic support.

• ABNB Announces New Auto Dealer Lending Liaison (7/25/2019)
  

  Robert S. Henderson Jr. joins ABNB Federal Credit Union as Dealer Lending Liaison in the Loan Center. 

• Credit Union Cultivator LLC Welcomes Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union Inc to its Client List (7/23/2019)
  

  Credit Union Cultivator LLC announced it has on-boarded Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union Inc, headquartered in Hampton, Virginia.

• ABNB Announces New Insurance Operations Manager (7/11/2019)
  

  Donald Scott Chapman has joined ABNB Insurance as the new Insurance Operations Manager. He brings over 20 years of combined business development and insurance experience to the credit union most recently as owner of The Chapman Agency in Hampton Roads.

• ABNB Announces New Chesapeake Square Relationship Manager (7/11/2019)
  

  Yuriko Leverich has joined ABNB Federal Credit Union as the new Relationship Manager at the Chesapeake Square branch.  She brings nearly 10 years of financial services experience to the credit union holding multiple branch managerial roles at a variety of banks in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area.

• ValleyStar Credit Union Donates $40,000 to Local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital (7/10/2019)
  

  ValleyStar Credit Union raised $40,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (Southwest Virginia) through its recent golf tournament. The credit union's fundraising efforts included sponsorships, team entries, and ValleyStar employee fundraising, as well as a $10,000 Miracle Match donation from CO-OP Financial Services.

• DCCU Shred Days Help Fight Hunger (7/08/2019)
  

  DCCU Shred Days are an open invitation for the community to bring personal documents to be shredded for free.

• Bronco Federal Credit Union Awards $22,000 in Scholarships (7/05/2019)
  

  Bronco Federal Credit Union is pleased to award $22,000 in scholarships to nine high school seniors from the community.

• DCCU Announces 2019 Scholarship Winners (7/03/2019)
  

  DCCU proudly awarded a total of $26,000 in scholarships to deserving students in its community.

• DCCU Named Top Virginia Credit Union on Forbes List (7/02/2019)
  

  DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) has been ranked as the top Virginia credit union according to Forbes.

• Virginia Credit Union Members, Employees Volunteer Together at Shalom Farms (7/01/2019)
  

  Nearly 100 Virginia Credit Union employees and members joined in a community service project by installing fencing, building a mobile garden classroom and participating in other farm projects at Shalom Farms on June 1.