News and Events

VACU Education Programs Reach More Than Ever

VACU's award-winning financial education programs reach 65,201 individuals.

VACU Donates Books to RVA Reads Initiative

Books for learners in each of the regional preschool centers in Richmond.

VACU Gains National Recognition for Financial Education

VACU's adult and youth financial education programs receive honors.

Credit Union Brings Panel Discussion, Financial Support to Developing Men of Color at VCU

VACU employees and volunteers were part of a powerful panel discussion before a group of approximately 90 students at VCU.

VACU Launches Financial Series for Women

Four weekly sessions in October covering the whole gamut of financial topics.

VACU Strikes Out Hunger with Contribution to Feed More

VACU Offers $100 Incentive to Savers at VCU

Helping college students at VCU establish an emergency savings fund this fall.

VACU Offers Financial Education to Mayor’s Youth Academy

More than 100 youth learned about banking, budgeting, credit, owning a car, avoiding scams and wealth building.

VACU Named “Best Credit Union” by Richmond Magazine

VACU is recognized for meeting member needs, helping members save, and expanding its membership and services.

VACU Gets Statewide Recognition for Financial Education

VACU took two first place awards among large credit unions in Virginia in the Desjardins financial education awards.

Camecia Thomas of South Hill Named Teacher of the Quarter

VACU Awards $75,000 in Scholarships to 30 Student Members

Amy Roman of Henrico County Schools named VACU's Teacher of the Quarter

VACU's Support for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Exceeds $200,000

VACU Board Members and Officers Elected

2020 Annual Report to Members

Michelle Jenkins, Teacher at John G. Wood School, is VACU’s Teacher of the Quarter

VACU Financial Education Programs Reach More Participants Than Ever

VACU's financial education workshops on coping financially during a pandemic, eliminating debt, managing expenses, creating a budget, and improving credit reached far more individuals in 2020 than ever.

VACU to Award $75,000 in Scholarships to 30 Student Members

VACU Receives National Recognition for Financial Education

​​​​​​​Richmond Raceway to Host Track Laps for Charity Presented by VACU

Richmond Raceway will host Track Laps for Charity presented by VACU on Saturday, November 7.

VACU Is Seeking Board of Director Volunteers

Every member is also an owner at the Virginia Credit Union – and that means you have an important opportunity to serve as a volunteer member of the Board of Directors

VACU Recognized for Financial Education

VACU’s Move To Online Education Breaks Records: 20,167 Participants in 2nd Quarter