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LONG BEACH, Calif.– At the close of the 2015 school year, LBS Financial Credit Union awarded scholarships to 35 students in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos and surrounding communities.

TAMPA, Fla.­–GTE Financial Credit Union’s recent charity focus of the month was United Way Suncoast. The credit union held a “dunk day” that raised $1,195, bringing to $33,700 the funds raised.

RIVERSIDE, Calif.–– A team of 20 walkers from Altura Credit Union recently participated in “The Pink on Parade Walk” in Riverside to raise awareness of breast cancer and the need for early diagnosis.

TAMPA, Fla. – GTE Financial Credit Union has named Max “Chip” Coberly as vice president of member sales, where he will oversee multiple operations, including GTE’s 22 Community Financial Centers; Credit Union Services LLC, GTE’s insurance CUSO; Investment Services; Community Partners, and its financial education efforts.