First Commerce Credit Union

It's the midway point of October, which means it's the midway point of the #FlamingoChallenge! The month-long event, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a fun, community-wide fundraiser where businesses, organizations and individuals can show their support for cancer patients by claiming a flock of pink flamingos to place in front of their home or business, making a pledge to donate or fundraise for the cause. Learn more or donate directly here: https://ow.ly/qImX50TLNcZ

The #FlamingoChallenge is in full swing and last night's launch party with the TMH Foundation was the perfect way to build momentum! Are you or your business interested in participating? Remember, all money raised stays local and no donation is too small! Learn more or donate directly here: https://ow.ly/m25L50TIRwg

North Florida and South Georgia! In the past five years through your generosity, the #FlamingoChallenge has raised $350,000 to support the patients and programs at at TMH Walker Breast Program, Archbold Cancer Center and SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center. The #FlamingoChallenge runs the entire month of October! Learn more or donate here: https://ow.ly/rgaP50TFSx8

Passing knowledge about financial wellness to the next generation is crucial for a better future — and on October 4, students at the Pace Center for Girls learned important concepts before putting them into practice with a fun activity. The FCCU Foundation, First Commerce Credit Union’s nonprofit subsidiary, teamed up with the non-profit Consulting Together Community Outreach (CTCO) to put together the program for a class of about 10 girls who are getting ready to start their financial journey. The interactive program started with a class covering topics related to credit such as using credit cards responsibly and managing debt, building a credit score and budgeting. While the presentation was geared toward introducing new financial concepts to the group, it also was designed to get them thinking about how financial decisions could impact them down the road in life. Students heard a lively discussion about how to establish credit, what a credit score is, what types of actions can affect their score and how it could affect major life decisions such as the ability to rent housing or buy a home. After the presentation, the Pace Center group was able to put some budgeting concepts into action with a collaborative exercise: a trip to the grocery store to get food and supplies for a delicious taco lunch. Here’s how it worked: The class was divided into four teams, which were each given a debit card loaded with a different amount of money based on what category of purchases they were tasked with making. For example, the group who paid for taco meat was given a card with $75, the group paying for sides was given $50 and the group getting drinks was given $25. Before they went on their shopping trip, the class was given coupon booklets to try to find ways to maximize their spending power and keep their spending category within their budget. The FCCU Foundation works to get financial literacy initiatives into the community to benefit people at all ages and all stages of their financial life. Workshops like the one held October 4 reinforce First Commerce’s vision of helping people to unlock their potential and achieve their financial aspirations!

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As South Georgia communities we serve continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our tremendous team members were at our Ray City location today for another free community cookout to show our support

To support our South Georgia neighbors, we are hosting another Free Community Cookout at our Ray City location (860 Patten Ave., Ray City, GA 31645) tomorrow, October 3 starting at noon (while supplies last). We invite you to stop by and enjoy freshly grilled hot dogs, as well as chips and bottled water.

All financial centers have returned to regular business hours. At our Nashville, Ga., and Valdosta Mall locations, due to generator power, Video Teller Service and ATMs are available during regular lobby hours. Our Ray City, Ga., ATM remains out of service until power and connectivity are restored. Comfort Stations at Adel and Nashville Financial Centers We are also continuing to host our Comfort Station at our Adel and Nashville locations during business hours. Members of the community are welcome to stop by to enjoy complimentary snacks, drinks and a chance to cool off and recharge your electronic devices inside the financial center. See the Locations page (https://lnkd.in/ez77CAxy) for a complete list of financial centers, hours and services.

Nashville, GA - our Nashville financial center (301 S Davis St.) is open today as a comfort station! Please feel free to come by and charge your devices, enjoy some air conditioning, and get some water and snacks on us! In continued support of the South Georgia communities we serve, our Adel financial center (101 N. Hutchinson Ave.) also will remain open as a comfort station.

Our Comfort Station is in full swing today! In response to the devastation that Hurricane Helene left behind in our Georgia communities, we've opened our Adel financial center (located at 101 N. Hutchinson Ave. Adel, GA) as a place to recharge for the surrounding communities. Join us today until 1 p.m. to enjoy complimentary snacks, drinks and a chance to cool off and recharge your electronic devices inside the financial center.