News & Events
Wine Me Up Goes Virtual!
Wine Me Up! is a fun way to support grants and programs for credit union professionals and volunteers. Think of it as a grab bag….for adults! This event, often referred to as a “wine pull” has been so fun, and it’s grown in popularity since we launched it five years ago.» Read More
Will You Be Prepared To Re-Open? PPE Site Available
In an effort to help local credit unions meet challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CU Foundation MD|DC, has joined with a reputable personal protective equipment (PPE) source, Geiger, to help credit unions acquire needed PPE as member service activities prepare to reopen.» Read More
CU Foundation MD|DC Announces 2020 Scholarship Winners
One hundred four volunteer judges scored over 3,000 application assignments covering three separate categories to arrive at the twelve scholarship winners in the 2020 Credit Union College Scholarship competition sponsored by the Credit Union Foundation MD|DC. Each winner will be awarded $1,000 to foster their educational goals.» Read More
$12,000 Scholarship Program
The Credit Union Foundation MD|DC is pleased to help your credit union offer a college scholarship program that helps you bond with your college-bound members. Your eligible members may apply for $1,000 scholarships in essay, video, and photo categories.» Read More
Patuxent High School Awarded Millionaire’s Club of the Year!
Patuxent High School, Calvert County, MD named Millionaire's Club of the Year - Club team wins Maryland Personal Finance Challenge.» Read More
2019 Scholarship Winners Announced
College- and trade school-bound members from local credit unions applied in record numbers to the Foundation’s Credit Union Scholarship Program this year. Four hundred eighty-two applicants, a 30% increase over the previous year, vied for $12,000 in scholarships through the popular offering. Applicants applied in three categories; essays, photos, and videos.» Read More
Nymeo FCU Sponsors Another Millionaire’s Club
Nymeo Federal Credit Union in partnership with the Credit Union Foundation of MD|DC and Frederick County Public Schools launched the fourth Millionaire’s Club in the county at Linganore High School. The Club will provide financial literacy education and teach leadership as well as entrepreneurial skills.» Read More
Stretch Budget With Training Discounts
The Foundation’s tiered discount program provides educational reimbursements of up to 75% of the cost of training for credit unions with assets of $150 million or less. Credit unions select their preferred training provider and sessions may be in-person or web-based. The application process is simple and available entirely online.» Read More
Scholarship Program Provides Rare Youth Bonding Opportunity
College or trade school-bound members of any credit union based in Maryland or D.C. or affiliated with the MD|DC CUA are eligible to apply for the $12,000 2019 Credit Union College Scholarship Program.» Read More
Skip-A-Pay A Great Way To Serve Members
“Skip-A-Pay” promotions are a popular and growing member service. The concept is as simple as it sounds: eligible members with qualifying loan balances can elect to skip-a-payment at a frequency set by your credit union’s policies; usually once or twice a year. Read this article to find out the benefits of starting a "Skip-A-Pay" program and access the tools to get started.» Read More
