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CDFI certification turns financial inclusion values into action
While the pandemic shined a bright light on a number of latent societal issues, financial inequity was one of the most pertinent for credit unions.
Oklahoma Community CU partners with Cornerstone Foundation to open Donor Advised Fund
Oklahoma Community Credit Union’s OK Communities Cares Foundation will launch Sept. 22 at the credit union’s member appreciation event known as The Bash, said the credit union’s CEO Daniel Thrasher.
TFCU rebrands as Raiz Federal Credit Union
TFCU is now Raiz Federal Credit Union. The new name, pronounced "rise,” is the Spanish word for “root.”
A+ Education Foundation awards $79,700 to 59 area educators
Austin-based A+ Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union, continues its commitment to education by awarding $79,700 in grants to 59 Central Texas educators.
Better Together: A special note from Cornerstone CEO Caroline Willard
After Cornerstone’s recent announcement about a possible merger with Heartland Credit Union Association, feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly supportive. I want to offer our Leaguer readers a quick update on where things stand now.
Call for applications to fill a vacancy on the Resources Board
The Cornerstone League Board of Directors is seeking applications for a director to fill a vacancy on the Credit Union Resources, Inc. Board of Directors—specifically, the unexpired term for the Asset Category 2 Director-at-Large position.
In the aftermath of Uvalde
As the community mourns the loss of innocent lives and tries to heal, we wanted to make you aware of two related developments that we believe will be of interest to our members.
Can making loans to farmers increase lending share for credit unions?
To understand the state of agricultural lending from a local perspective, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard spoke with Brian Gilbert, CEO of Members Trust of the Southwest FCU.
Visit with your lawmaker during the August and October recesses
As it does every year, Congress will step away from the nation’s capital for its August recess, and that presents a great opportunity for credit unions to make connections with lawmakers in their home districts.
Time is running out to prepare for CECL implementation
In our summer edition of Perspectives magazine, Cornerstone Resources’ Pamela Blevins, financial auditor II, looks at what you need to know for implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss accounting standard.
Are you creating a culture of learning at your CU?
Cornerstone League Education Manager Amber Bailey, CUDE, recently offered great advice in CU Insight on how to create a culture of learning.
NCUF announces strategic reorganization and a new director role
The National Credit Union Foundation on Monday announced a strategic reorganization to accelerate its mission of promoting financial well-being for all.
Texas Trust Gives Foundation donates $14,000 to American Cancer Society
Texas Trust Gives Foundation partnered with employees of Texas Trust Credit Union to hold its fifth annual Relay for Life walk benefitting the American Cancer Society.
TDECU names Brandy Phillips chief of staff
TDECU has named Brandy Phillips chief of staff of Houston’s largest credit union, continuing the organization’s dedication to reward talent and promote from within.
A&M vet school student wins $5,000 in Aggieland Credit Union Tuition Takedown Giveaway
Texas A&M veterinary student Mayane Faccin was awarded $5,000 in the fifth annual Aggieland Credit Union Tuition Takedown Giveaway.
Tinker FCU members win first-ever storm shelter loan payoff
Eber Diaz de Leon and his family, from Coweta, Okla., are the big winners of Tinker Federal Credit Union’s 2022 Storm Shelter Loan Payoff promotion.
Gary D. Parker scholarship available to YPs for Southwest Lending & Collections Conference
Cornerstone’s Lending and Collections Council is offering the YP attendees at the upcoming Southwest Lending and Collections Conference the opportunity to apply for the new Gary D. Parker Legacy Scholarship.
Cornerstone announces groundbreaking fintech partnership
Cornerstone Resources and Cornerstone Foundation have announced their partnership with Credit Mountain, a fintech CUSO, to offer groundbreaking technology that will increase credit unions’ opportunities to engage with their members while providing personalized credit-improvement plans—all through a user-friendly mobile app.
Longtime advocacy chief Ryan Donovan to depart CUNA
After serving as CUNA’s top lobbyist for more than 14 years, Ryan Donovan is moving on to become the new president/CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks in September.
NCUA Letter to CUs on individual member risk
NCUA issued a Letter to Credit Unions (22-CU-08) on an interagency joint statement noting credit unions must take a risk-based approach to assessing individual member risk.
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