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Action Against Hunger: Virginia Credit Union, Member One Support Local Nonprofit Farms in Richmond and Lynchburg

Promoting food security & accessibility is an important, year-round focus of our community engagement work at Virginia Credit Union and our Member One division.

Virginia Credit Union Supports, Sponsors Local Career Exploration Events for Middle and High School Students

VACU participated in and sponsored two career exploration events for middle and high school students.

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $25,000 to United Way to Aid Relief Efforts in Southwest Virginia

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One Division are providing $25,000 to support Southwest Virginia communities devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

Virginia Credit Union Receives $60,000 Financial Education Grant from National Credit Union Foundation

Virginia Credit Union will offer a six-week personal finance course for young adults transitioning out of foster care titled Financial Education for LIFE.

Virginia Credit Union’s Mark Creason Appointed by Gov. Youngkin to Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism

Virginia Credit Union’s Mark Creason has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism.

Virginia Credit Union, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Celebrate Success of Financial Education, Workforce Readiness Program

Virginia Credit Union and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond are celebrating the completion of the inaugural “Unlocking Success” program.

VACU’s Data Engineering, Analytics Team Recognized for Innovation, Contributions to Industry

Virginia Credit Union’s data engineering and analytics team continues to earn recognition for its industry-leading and future-focused initiatives.

Member One Announces Regional Leadership Team Following Successful Merger with Virginia Credit Union

Member One, a division of Virginia Credit Union, is pleased to announce its regional leadership team for the combined Roanoke Valley, New River Valley and Lynchburg markets.

Virginia Credit Union Honored as ‘Best Credit Union,’ ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ by Richmond Magazine

VACU is proud to be recognized as "Best Credit Union" & "Best Mortgage Lender" by the readers of Richmond Magazine! Thank you to our members for choosing us!

VACU Signs On as Participant and Sponsor of Charlottesville United Way’s Sept. 18 ‘Day of Caring’

VACU will join other local businesses as a participant and sponsor for the United Way of Greater Charlottesville Day of Caring on Sept. 18, 2024!

Fighting Hunger: VACU, FredNats Partnership a ‘Home Run’ With $11,710 Donation to Fredericksburg Food Bank

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and the Fredericksburg Nationals have donated $11,710 to combat hunger and food insecurity in the Central Rappahannock River area.

VACU, Richmond Flying Squirrels Team Up to Fight Hunger With $6,500 Donation to Feed More

Virginia Credit Union has donated $6,500 to combat hunger and food insecurity in the Richmond-Metro area.

VACU Proud Participant, Sponsor of Career Exploration Event That Will Reach 12,000 Area Students

In 2024, Virginia Credit Union will once again proudly serve as a Platinum Sponsor for ChamberRVA/Junior Achievement’s “Mission Tomorrow” event this October.

Virginia Credit Union Board of Directors Adds New Leaders Following Successful Merger

Virginia Credit Union’s (VACU) Board of Directors has gained new members following the successful Aug. 1 merger with Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union.

Virginia Credit Union and Member One Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Approval

The merger between the Roanoke, Virginia-based Member One Federal Credit Union and Richmond-based Virginia Credit Union is effective Aug. 1, 2024.

Gov. Youngkin Appoints Virginia Credit Union’s Cherry Dale to Virginia Council on Women

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed Virginia Credit Union’s Cherry Dale to serve on the Virginia Council on Women.

Virginia Credit Union’s Glenda Mooney Celebrates 50-Year Career, Coming Retirement

Saying goodbye to her Virginia Credit Union family will be difficult, but after 50 years of service to the credit union, Glenda Mooney says she’s ready for retirement.

VACU Donates $45,000 to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU; Provides Resources to Teach Families About Personal Finance

VACU reaches milestone with more than $305,000 donated to local children's hospital in the past decade.

VACU Honored By Richmond Public Schools’ Careers Program as Community Partner of the Year

Virginia Credit Union was recently recognized as Richmond Public School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Community Partner of the Year.

VACU Awarded $5,000 in Grant Funding to Expand Financial Education Partnership with Richmond Public Library

VACU's Financial Education team worked with library staff to curate a collection of 80 relatable, multicultural books that teach critical personal finance concepts at a level appropriate for students at the pre-K through sixth grade levels.

VACU Awards $150,000 in College Scholarships

Virginia Credit Union has awarded $150,000 in college scholarships to 30 student members through the Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program.

VACU Hosts Inaugural Financial Success for Women Summit

The fully-booked event drew more than 250 participants and featured award-winning personal finance columnist and author Michelle Singletary, with opening remarks by Virginia’s First Lady, Suzanne S. Youngkin.

VACU Wins Second Consecutive Gallup Award Recognizing Workplace Culture

Virginia Credit Union has received the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second consecutive year.

VACU Holds 95th Annual Meeting; Members Elect Three Individuals to Board of Directors

Virginia Credit Union held its 95th Annual Meeting on March 27, 2024

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