Written Testimonials

A member came to Fletcher Branch Manager Tara Garrett because her husband had passed away recently. The Department of Social Security reclaimed the funds of a previous direct deposit by taking the check amount back out of the account from the month in which he had passed away. This meant that the account was in the negative for over $1000!

The Triad chapter of the credit union professionals group, CUaware, distributed 62 backpacks filled with personal care items, first aid supplies and canned food to homeless men and women on the corner of North Point Blvd. and North Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem. The event was part of CUaware’s community service project called Project Backpack.

Welcome Federal Credit Union, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, and the engineering firm Stewart deconstructed a small home located on property that will be the future home of the Main Branch of the Credit Union. Welcome Federal Credit Union staff, Stewart staff, and Habitat staff participated in the deconstruction project that involved dismantling the structure by hand.

Mountain Credit Union Branch Manager Lisa Moore takes an extra step to help a young member start the process of repairing his credit.

Mountain Credit Union recently started sharing member success stories on its Facebook page. These success stories are employee accounts showing how the credit union was able to meet the needs of a member in an unusual or difficult situation.

Daniel “Chase” Mills is living his dream as a Sophomore Engineering student at NC State University. A gifted athlete and student, Chase balances his time between college club and intramural teams and a challenging course load and is well on his way to realizing his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer, thanks in large part to the Mel Hughes Scholarship. Awarded to four Allegacy members annually, this scholarship provides financial assistance to high-achieving students in the Triad.

Credit Union volunteers gathered at Victory Junction Camp on Sunday, June 24 to welcome the campers into their week. North and South Carolina Credit Unions are co-sponsoring this week of camp, which is focusing on heart, lung, and bleeding disorders. The theme for the week is America.

More than 85 golfers combined forces to raise more than $9,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC on May 16th. The golfers participated in the Northwest Chapter Golf Tournament, which was held at Salem Glen Country Club near Clemmons on May 16, 2012.

Marine FCU broke their fund raising record at their 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! A total of $140,000 was raised for Hope for the Warriors and the Jacksonville USO, each receiving a check for $70,000.

Helen Foessett's home was a madhouse six years ago - almost untenable for the neighbors. Business was good, but the Brazilian-born mother was teaching a dozen piano lessons a day in her living room.