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GLENDORA, Calif.–With more than35,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children in the foster care system in Los Angeles County alone, America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU) dedicated 20% of its first-quarter Visa Giveback dollars to Olive Crest, a California-based non-profit dedicated to helping abused and neglected children. 

ORLANDO, Fla.--The Nacha Board of Directors has selected Jane E. Larimer as the next President and CEO of Nacha, effective July 1, 2019.

PLYMOUTH, Mich.–Catholic Vantage Financial CU reported that when it invited members to apply for its 2019 scholarship program, the plan was to award 10 scholarships. Because of the outstanding response to this year’s scholarship program, CVF’s board voted to increase the total number of scholarships to 12.

ATLANTA – Georgia credit unions are reporting they took time to celebrate a particularly successful legislative session at the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates 11thAnnual State Governmental Affairs Conference – Grassroots Academy. 

AVON, Conn.–American Eagle Financial Credit Union has cut the ribbon at its new Avon office.

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.--The Minnesota Credit Union Network honored SPIRE Market Vice President of Community Outreach Bridget Petersen with the Credit Union Builder Award during its annual conference.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.--Royal Credit Union held its 55th Annual Meeting at Royal’s Corporate Center, at which three board members were re-elected to three-year terms— Doug Olson, Jennifer McDonough, and Stuart Schaefer.

BURNSVILLE, Minn.--To help support financial literacy in the community, Firefly Credit Union hosted a financial education session for youth members on creating SMART financial goals. The session was held April 16th at its corporate office in Burnsville, Minn.