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Good Stuff. Each year, we donate time, money and materials to charitable organizations in our footprint.

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We make donations to local food banks quarterly, award scholarships to area students and members, and more than $450,000 is given annually to charities that support our communities. Here are some of those stories.

Credit Union Staff and Members Donate Toys For Tots

Lawrenceville, GA (December 19, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union has collected toys to be donated to “Toys For Tots” thanks to the generosity of credit union members and staff.

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Over $154,000 in Scholarships and Educational Grants to be Awarded by Peach State Federal Credit Union

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 2, 2019) – Starting today, Peach State Federal Credit Union will be accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program. The credit union will award $154,700 in scholarships and educational grants to seniors in high school and professionals seeking career advancement. The program was established to honor Peach State’s founders, past and present board members and employees, as well as the lifetime achievements of several notable school system and community leaders.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Makes Donation to Neighbors 4 Neighbors Food Pantry

Toccoa, GA (November 19, 2019) – Non-perishable food items were collected and donated by Peach State FCU members and staff and delivered to the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Food Pantry in Toccoa. The credit union collects items throughout the year at all branch locations and makes quarterly donations to food banks in their service area.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Pledges $50,000 to YMCA for Academic Achievement Exploration Room

Lawrenceville, GA (November 12, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union has pledged $50,000 to the J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA to create the Peach State Federal Credit Union Academic Achievement Exploration Room. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is raising $7.7 million to renovate the J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA to increase access to wellness, adaptive aquatics, afterschool and Early Learning Readiness programs, to ensure that more people in Gwinnett County have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Creates $3,000 Scholarship for Toccoa Falls College Students

Toccoa, GA (November 6, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union has created a $3,000 scholarship to assist students at Toccoa Falls College who are pursuing a degree in the field of Teacher Education. One student in the School of Teacher Education will be awarded the $500 scholarship each semester for the next three years.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Warrick Dunn Charities’ Homes for the Holidays Program

Hephzibah, GA (September 23, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union contributed $10,000 to help put the finishing touches on Warrick Dunn Charities’ 171st Home for the Holidays celebration. The program helps single-parent families who are actively working to support themselves with home furnishings and down payment assistance. The homeowner is a single mother of three and a veteran of the Army Reserves who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree and volunteers in the community.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Supports Northeast Georgia Libraries with $2,500 Donation

Young Harris, GA (July 31, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union has committed to donating $2,500 to Friends of the Libraries of Towns County. The funds will support two Northeast Georgia libraries over the next five years. The Mountain Regional Library and Towns County Public Library branches will receive $500 per year through 2023 from the credit union beginning this year.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Makes Donation to Salvation Army of Gwinnett

Lawrenceville, GA (July 17, 2019) – Personal care items and non-perishable food were donated by Peach State FCU members and staff and delivered to the Salvation Army of Gwinnett at “Church on the Loaf” on Sugarloaf Parkway. The credit union collects items throughout the year and makes quarterly donations to food banks in their service area.

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Peach State C.A.R.E.S.: A Social Responsibility Promise

Lawrenceville, GA (July 10, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union invests in the communities within their service area through their annual scholarship program, charitable contributions and support of the arts. The credit union donated more than $477,000 in 2018 alone. Peach State’s President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell wanted to ensure that these contributions could continue on a self-sustaining path. “Our merchant interchange income from our VISA® Debit Card program is the perfect solution,” said Boutwell. “For each purchase made with a Peach State VISA® Debit Card, the credit union will donate a nickel from our merchant interchange income toward non-profits, school systems, and the arts in the communities we serve.1”

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Makes Donation to Stephens County Recreation Department

Toccoa, GA (May 30, 2019) – The Stephens County Recreation Department received a donation of $500 from Peach State Federal Credit Union. The department provides parks and recreation activities for all residents of the county with a focus on opportunities that enhance quality of life. The donation will go toward scholarships for children who are unable to afford registration for events and activities.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Funds Scholarship for Former Chairman of the Board, Rick Davis at Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA (May 28, 2019) – A new scholarship has been created at Gwinnett Technical College to honor former Peach State Director, Rick Davis, who officially retired from the Board at the May meeting. The scholarship was established by Peach State Federal Credit Union to honor Davis’s 19 years of service as a member of their Board of Directors, including the last six as Chairman. Davis retired from the Gwinnett County Public School System after 30 years of service.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Awards over $169,000 in Scholarships and Educational Grants

Lawrenceville, GA (May 16, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of over $169,000 in scholarships and educational grants. Since 2002, Peach State has awarded almost $1.5 million through its scholarship program to students and career professionals seeking to further their education. Credit union staff and representatives from the Board of Directors gathered with the recipients to celebrate their achievements with a reception at Gwinnett Technical College.

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Peach State Federal Credit Union Joins Warrick Dunn Charities to Help Provide Homes for the Holidays

Augusta, GA (March 22, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union is sponsoring Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc.’s (WDC) Homes for the Holidays program, which provides opportunities for economically disadvantaged single parents who have demonstrated a commitment to achieve financial independence and stability.

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Peach State FCU Sponsors Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

Blairsville, GA (March 14, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival (GMSF) at the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center in Blairsville, Georgia on April 12-13, 2019.

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$5,000 Contribution Made to Franklin County Schools REACH Program

Carnesville, GA (February 19, 2019) – Peach State Federal Credit Union has committed to contributing $5,000 to Franklin County Schools’ REACH Program over the next five years. The program will receive $1,000 each year through 2023 from the credit union.

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