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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.

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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.

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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.

Glenda Mooney celebrates 50 years with VACU

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 presents check to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Gallup Exceptional workplace award

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.

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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

Financial Success for Women Summit

VACU Hosts First Financial Success for Women Summit

The Financial Success for Women Summit is the first signature event of Virginia Credit Union’s women-focused financial health programming.

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Virginia Credit Union Launches New First-Time Home Grant

Virginia Credit Union is now doing even more to help first-time home buyers offset the cost of purchasing a home with the new VACU First-Time Home Grant.

VACU and Member One announce their intent to merge

Virginia Credit Union and Member One Federal Credit Union Jointly Announce their Intent to Merge

Virginia Credit Union, Inc. (VACU) and Member One Federal Credit Union (Member One) announce their plans to merge, pending regulatory approval, and a positive Member One membership vote.

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Virginia Credit Union’s Community Support in 2023

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) has been a pillar of support for the community for nearly a century.

VACU receives economic development award

VACU Named 2023 Outstanding Economic Development Partner

The Richmond Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City of Richmond presented Virginia Credit Union (VACU) with its Outstanding Economic Development Partner award at the Second Annual Celebration of Business.

VACU Financial Education receives award

VACU Receives Top National Awards for Financial Education

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) caps 2023 with four prestigious awards for its Financial Education programs

VACU sponsors VCU basketball

VACU Announced as VCU Basketball's First Ever Presenting Sponsor

Forging two of the strongest brands in Central Virginia, Virginia Credit Union will serve as the title sponsor for the 2023-24 VCU Men's and Women's Basketball seasons.

VACU presents check to celebrate new branch

VACU Celebrates New Branch with $25,000 Gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond

Virginia Credit Union celebrated its commitment to the Church Hill community and its newest branch at 2420 Fairmount Ave. in Richmond, VA.

VACU and Feed More present check for Strike Out Hunger campaign

Feed More Wins with Virginia Credit Union's Strike Out Hunger Campaign

VACU presents a check for $6,000 to the hunger-relief leader Feed More.

VACU team poses with large check in support of Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Striking Out Hunger: VACU and FredNats Team Up for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and Fredericksburg Nationals (FredNats) team up to support Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.

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Virginia Credit Union Voted The Best Credit Union

Virginia Credit Union has been recognized as "The Best Credit Union" by Richmond Magazine and Virginia Living Magazine.

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VACU Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients, Awarding $150,000 to 30 Student Members

Check out the full list of winners of the annual Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program.