Foundation extends deadline for awards, calls for Hero nominations | |
Each year, the Foundation's Awards Gala celebrates credit unions and professionals for their contributions to the movement and their impact on our communities.
- Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award
- Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award
- Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Education Awards.
Additionally, nominations for this year's Hero Awards recipients are now being accepted through September 20 for the following categories:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Individual Achievement Award
- Partner in Philanthropy Award
- Advancing Equity Award.
Learn more about the awards program >>
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Foundation Board Welcomes
Three New Officers in 2024 | |
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Jama Campbell, Executive Director
SECU Foundation
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Eric Gelly, President/CEO of Skyla Credit Union | |
Linda Weatherford, President/CEO of SPC Credit Union | |
P&P Registration Opens
Scholarships Available
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Registration is now open for the 14th annual Principles & Philosophy Conference set for October 22-24 at the Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, NC. Credit union staff and volunteers will gather to learn and explore cooperative philosophy and the social purpose of credit unions. Produced in partnership with the Foundation, Carolinas Credit Union League, and Credit Union Development Educators, this unique interactive and experiential event is always a sell-out. Scholarships are available for CUs under $100M! | |
$100,000 Earmarked to Support Small CUs
Now in its fourth year, the Foundation’s Technology and Capital Improvements Grant Program is available to address the needs of small credit unions by supporting key strategic priorities when budget limitations hinder ongoing success. The program this year will award $100,000 in grants to qualifying credit unions under $100 million in assets. Applications are due September 20, 2024 and up to $15,000 will be awarded per credit union. Other grant opportunities are also available to small CUs this year.
The Foundation is also encouraging credit unions and supporters to consider making a donation to its Program Fund through the end of the year to sustain its many grant and scholarship offerings.
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Carolinas Cup: Auction Items Requested! | |
Foundation Publishes List of 300+ Scholarship Winners | |
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Every year, the Foundation and its credit union partners award scholarships for higher education. These include scholarships based on academic achievement, community involvement and leadership, as well as financial need. In 2024, the Foundation awarded $601,000 in scholarships to 311 credit union members pursuing higher education.
Scholarships are available to any Carolinas credit union member for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level studies as well as adults who are making a career change. Applications for scholarships for the 2025 – 2026 school year will be accepted from October 1 – February 2, 2025. For more information about the Foundation’s scholarship opportunities, visit the Foundation's Scholarship Resource Center.
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Foundation Solidifies Parternship for a Retirement Experience | |
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In partnership with the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation, a new Retirement Experience resource is now available to Carolinas credit unions, offering an experiential learning program that helps individuals think about what kind of retirement they want and then how to design a roadmap to get there. SRP FCU purchased the Retirement Experience and unveiled it to its members at a recent community event.
“The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive, and the level of engagement was truly inspiring. During the event, our members participated enthusiastically and enjoyed the interactive format that required teamwork. It was a joy to see everyone so involved and actively contributing to the discussions. Many expressed their excitement about sharing what they learned with their family members, extending the impact of the event beyond just those who attended,” noted Tawanaca Williams, CUDE, CCUFC, Financial Services Engagement Developer.
Email Lauren Whaley for more details >>
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News & Resources for CU Professionals!
- Five Carolinas credit union professionals earn CUDE designation
Read about recent events, essential information and the latest credit union industry news here >>
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Contact the Foundation:
Lauren Whaley, President | 919-600-8219 | E-mail |
Jeff Hardin, Director of Collaborative Programs | 336-601-1764 | E-mail |
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The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation was incorporated in 1993 as a charitable organization dedicated to the embodiment of the “people helping people” philosophy of credit unions. Its mission is to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. The Foundation serves as a founding partner to Victory Junction, a year-round camping facility, located in Randleman, NC, for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Over the last 16 years, more than $5 million has been raised by credit unions in the Carolinas to support its camp and outreach programs. The Foundation also serves as a partner in philanthropy with credit unions, assisting charitable giving through donor-advised funds, managing scholarship programs, supporting small credit unions with professional development grants, and aiding disaster relief for the local, national, and global credit union communities.
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