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Community Impact

Our philosophy of “people helping people” can be seen in our daily interactions with members or serving our local community.

Supporting Our Local Communities

Georgia United Credit Union takes great pride in being an active and responsible member of the communities we serve. Every year we support events and programs that focus on strengthening our school systems, financial literacy and helping our communities.

Volunteering

All Georgia United team members are given three paid volunteer days each year to serve at credit union-sponsored programs or for a charitable organization of their choice. Don’t be surprised to find our team members volunteering at a local elementary school career day or rolling up their sleeves for service organizations.

Financial Education

We are passionate about furthering financial literacy in our communities. Our team members can be found hosting educational seminars—both online and in person—to help teach important financial skills like money management, budgeting, investing and more. If you need a speaker for your community group, school or business, we'd love to connect with you.

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More through our foundation

The Georgia United Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities we serve. Our Foundation partners with Georgia United Credit Union team members and volunteers to fund and deliver impactful programs across the state including:

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I'm so appreciative of the "mission in action" behind the staff at Georgia United Credit Union. The staff at Georgia United are a living embodiment of giving back to the community and for that, the Y is truly grateful. Your gift of dollars and time has a big impact for many in our community's mind, body, and spirit.
- Joseph A., J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA
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Georgia United aides the community they serve with services like feeding the community, a toy drive during Christmas and more.
- Carolle D., Member, Georgia United Credit Union
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Thank you so much for this grant. It will really go a long way to help us provide meals to the children in our community.
- Jill E., Hearts Against Hunger
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Georgia United is very helpful to the community. I always see them giving back, helping young students who are in school and helping young families. Georgia United is a great credit union that I love.
- Uwannia L., Member, Georgia United Credit Union
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We rely on support from community partners like Georgia United Credit Union. With their funding, we will serve so many families during these trying times. Filling basic needs, like diapers, for families makes such a difference. Collaborations and partners are what help make our communities stronger.
- Jan Ruth M., Director of Giving, Helping Mamas

Georgia United partners with Habersham County Sheriff for school supply giveaway

Aug 1, 2024

DULUTH, GA  - Kids in Habersham County are headed back to school with new Georgia United branded backpacks full of school supplies courtesy of Habersham County Sheriff’s School Resources Officers (SRO) “Shop With an SRO” event held July 29 at Habersham County Fairgrounds. 

Habersham County Schools students in need selected their backpacks – donated by Georgia United - and filled them with school supplies donated by the local community for classes, which start August 2. 

"We are extremely grateful for these donations, the partnership and helping the children in our school system who may not be able to afford a backpack,” said Sheriff Joey Terrell. “The backpacks mean a lot to us. Our SROs put in a lot of hard work - they've done all the hard work - and we appreciate them so much. We welcome Georgia United’s participation in helping us take care of our community’s children and youth for the upcoming school year.” 

The SROs spent weeks gathering and collecting the supplies but were still in need of a key component: backpacks. When Georgia United learned that backpacks were needed for the event, the organization delivered 650 black backpacks to its Cornelia branch and donated them to the sheriff’s department on July 26. 

Georgia United merged with North Main Credit Union in 2023 and the former North Main building at 255 N. Main Street became Georgia United’s Cornelia branch in October 2023, serving Habersham and Banks counties, along with employees of Fieldale Farms Corporation and Ethicon, Inc.  

Georgia United’s purpose is to enrich lives and the credit union supports community programs that strengthen school systems, like Habersham County Sheriff’s “Shop With an SRO” event. Meanwhile, Georgia United Foundation’s School Crashers school improvement grant is wrapping up a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Lab at Cornelia Elementary before school starts this year.  

"This partnership with the sheriff's office highlights the benefits of banking with a credit union - we put people first and support local programs," said Georgia United SVP of Member Experience Steve Swanson. "The Cornelia community has welcomed us with open arms, and we love spending time here. We are always looking for ways to give back and make a difference." 

About Georgia United Credit Union    

Georgia United Credit Union is an award-winning financial leader and partner in education. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia United is ranked as one of the state’s largest credit unions with more than $2 billion in assets and more than 150,000 members. As a full-service financial institution, Georgia United offers competitive products and services for every stage of life. Visit gucu.org to learn more.