January 29, 2026 – INSPIRE Across Continents – Stories of Courage & Impact
January 15, 2026 – Foundation News: Scholarship Deadline is February 1st
January 15, 2026 – Registration Opens for 2026 Financial Counseling Certification Program
January 5, 2026 – Carolinas CUDE Network hosts joyful Holiday Social
December 18, 2025 – Carolinas Cup raises $114,000 for Victory Junction!
December 5, 2025 – Carolinas CUDE’s announce social open to all CU professionals
December 4, 2025 – League unveils 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the Foundation
December 4, 2025 – Foundation announces $100,000 in grants to small credit unions
November 20, 2025 – CCUL leaders & CCUF President/CEO meet with Americas Credit Unions President/CEO, Scott Simpson
November 6, 2026 – 2025 Hero Award Recipients Announced
November 5, 2025 – 2025 Principles & Philosophy Conference Recap
October 24, 2025 – AACUC recognizes Carolinas CU Leaders as 2026 Hall of Fame Honoree recipients
October 23, 2025 – 30 Award recipients announced and recognized at Awards Gala in February 2026
October 20, 2025 – Nine Carolinas leaders welcomed to the DE family
October 9, 2025 – Foundation Leads Compassion in Action at INSPIRE 2025
October 8, 2025 – Foundation & CUDE Network Announce CUDE & ICUDE Scholarship Winners
September 25, 2025 – INSPIRE 2025 was absolutely incredible! Mark Your Calendar for INSPIRE 2026 in Savannah, GA!
September 24, 2025 – Central SC Chapter of CCUL raises over $6K for animal rescue!!
September 11, 2025 – The League Events 2026 Calendar is NOW AVAILABLE! Click here to view the Calendar Flyer
September 11, 2025 – The FIRST EVER credit union build with Habitat for Humanity nears completion!
August 28, 2025 – Foundation highlights 2 key September deadlines for credit unions
August 18, 2025 – Get ready for International Credit Union (ICU) Day – October 16th!!
August 14, 2025 – Carolinas Foundation & Partners collaborate and award $25,000 in scholarships to INSPIRE
Past News Stories
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2018
January 4, 2018 – Carolinas Cup raises over $52,000 for Foundation’s Reach Program, disabled veterans »
February 15, 2018 – Foundation’s sold-out gala honors champions in the Carolinas »
March 6, 2018 – Carolinas Foundation: Online portal now open for 2018 state-level CUNA Awards entries »
March 28, 2018 – Upcoming events, donor appreciation lead spring edition of Carolinas Foundation newsletter »
May 2, 2018 – DeDonato, Partin elected to Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Board »
May 31, 2018 – Reach Carnival delivers #campmagic in Winston-Salem, NC »
June 14, 2018 – Foundation supporters raise more than $8,200 for Reach at the Annual Meeting »
June 21, 2018 – Carolinas Credit Union Foundation pens letter of thanks to Radebaugh for longtime
June 27, 2018 – Carolinas CU Foundation announces new endowment to fund community grant program »
July 18, 2018 – Piedmont Chapter announces ‘CU Give Back Day’ with the Carolinas Foundation »
July 25, 2018 – Carolinas Foundation and partner credit unions issue nearly $260,000 in scholarships »
August 1, 2018 – CUNA Mutual and Carolinas Foundation announces registration for the 14th Annual Cup »
August 30, 2018 – Piedmont Chapter partners with the Carolinas Foundation for a CU Gives Back Day »
November 1, 2018 – Lowcountry credit unions join Carolinas CU Foundation for CU Gives Back Day »
November 15, 2018 – 2018 Carolinas Cup raises $66,000, marks record-breaking success »
December 6, 2018 – Disaster relief aid continues to CU employees impacted by Hurricane Florence »
2019
December 12, 2019 – CUNA Mutual Group, Carolinas Foundation report nearly $60K raised via 2019 Carolinas Cup »
November 21, 2019 – Be inspired: Carolinas Foundation announces Awards Gala honorees, ticketing details »
November 7, 2019 – LAUNCH 2019, Foundation Awards Gala inspire, re-energize »
October 9, 2019 – Carolinas Foundation: Invite credit union members to apply for college scholarships! »
October 2, 2019 – Application window opens for Carolinas Foundation’s small credit union grants »
September 4, 2019 – Nominations due by November 1 for credit union heroes in the Carolinas »
September 5, 2019 – League, Carolinas Foundation ready to support credit unions as Dorian arrives to Carolina coast »
September 6, 2019 – League, Carolinas Foundation watching Hurricane Dorian’s impact »
August 22, 2019 – Carolinas Foundation and Piedmont Chapter partner for a community give-back day »
July 25, 2019 – All for a great cause: The 15th Annual Carolinas Cup Golf Championship returns this October »
July 18, 2019 – Carolinas Foundation, credit unions support nearly 300 members in achieving educational dreams »
June 6, 2019 – Carolinas Foundation: invite credit union members to apply for college scholarships! »
June 6, 2019 – Carolinas Credit Union Foundation fundraisers yield success at Annual Meeting »
May 9, 2019 – Carolinas Foundation issues Phase III grant funds as post-Florence recovery continues »
March 26, 2019 – CUNA Awards honors two credit unions from the Carolinas at the GAC; Awards portal opens for 2019 »
March 22, 2019 – Carolinas Foundation joins Nat’l Foundation in providing financial aid in wake of Nebraska flooding »
February 20, 2019 – Harvey, Poole receive CUDE scholarships through Carolinas Foundation partnership »
February 19, 2019 – Upstate area credit unions raise $150,000 to support local children’s cancer center »
February 13, 2019 – Carolinas Credit Union Foundation announces Phase III cycle for disaster relief grants »
January 9, 2019 – Summit CU, Carolinas Foundation award education grants to 21 small credit unions »
January 9, 2019 – Honorees and entertainment announced for Carolinas CU Foundation Awards Gala »
2020
December 30, 2020
Vizo, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation create Kecia Brooks Memorial Fund »
December 17, 2020
Carolinas Foundation announces phase III grants and FREE financial counseling for all employees »
December 7, 2020
Cape Fear Chapter, Carolinas Foundation partner for good with Salvation Army »
November 12, 2020
Chapters give back with additional support via Carolinas Foundation’s Community Grant Program »
October 15, 2020
Carolinas Foundation announces 2020 state-level CUNA Awards winners »
October 7, 2020
Carolinas Foundation’s scholarship cycle opens for 2021-2022; invite members to apply! »
October 1, 2020
More Carolinas credit unions join CU DEI Collective pledge; League spotlights DEI events »
September 14, 2020
Do your part to ‘Inspire Hope’ as International Credit Union Day approaches »
September 8, 2020
Columbia Chapter drive-by food drive benefits local kids snack program »
July 9, 2020
Aid to CU employees continues as Carolinas Foundation distributes $160K+ in COVID-19 relief grants »
June 30, 2020
Whaley joins state credit union foundation leaders from all over the country to discuss what is inspiring them today. »
May 20, 2020
2020 CUNA Awards open the door for more extraordinary stories as submission deadline is extended »
May 14, 2020
Carolinas Foundation announces higher education scholarship winners across the states »
April 30, 2020
Foundation surpasses $100,000 in aid to CU employees, partners to help small credit unions »
April 23, 2020
CCUL, CUWN offer free webinars to small credit unions through Carolinas Foundation grant »
April 7, 2020
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation announces COVID-19 relief program for CU employees »
March 4, 2020
CUNA Awards: SC credit unions nationally recognized for embodying CU philosophy »
February 19, 2020
Carolinas Foundation announces new board leadership and officers »
February 6, 2020
People Helping People: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala inspires! »
January 16, 2020
Carolinas Foundation: Small CUs receive grants for professional development »
January 8, 2020
Roaring into the 20s: Foundation Gala and Afterparty set for record attendance »
2021
December 16, 2021
Foundation newsletter recaps successful 2021, shares latest on upcoming events and opportunities »
December 2, 2021
Carolinas Cup breaks fundraising record with $106K raised for Victory Junction »
November 16, 2021
Awards Gala: Carolinas Foundation announces ‘CU Hero’ honorees, new DEI Award; tickets available »
November 3, 2021
35 staff learn credit union history, cooperative structure at Principles & Philosophy Conference »
October 28, 2021
Foundation opens training grant applications for 2022; shares addn’l small CU opportunities »
September 30, 2021
Carolinas Foundation scholarship cycle opens; invite members to apply by Feb. 1, 2022 »
September 23, 2021
Carolinas Foundation announces state-level CUNA Awards winners, opens nominations for Hero Awards »
August 26, 2021
Carolinas Foundation awards $80K in tech and capital improvement grants to small CUs »
August 3, 2021
League, Foundation partner with R.O.A.R. to host 2021 Carolinas Clay Classic »
July 15, 2021
State of Small CUs: CUNA white paper, Carolinas Foundation address need for tech solution »
June 24, 2021
Carolinas Cup auction donations needed for Victory Junction fundraiser »
June 8, 2021
New Carolinas Foundation grants to aid small CUs’ tech and capital improvements »
May 20, 2021
CUNA Mutual Group’s Carolinas Cup returns; registration now open »
April 30, 2021
League, Carolinas Foundation partner to host Principles & Philosophy Conference »
April 28, 2021
Carolinas Foundation’s COVID relief program concludes, providing over $380K in grants »
March 30, 2021
Foundation opens award submission for CUNA’s state-level competition »
March 25, 2021
Foundation welcomes Hardin and Blackwell »
March 4, 2021
Small CU grant winners announced as more grant opportunities come in 2021 »
March 4, 2021
Foundation opens award submission for CUNA’s state-level competition »
February 18, 2021
New webpage highlights League & Foundation DEI commitment »
February 16, 2021
Cooperative Council silent auction gets a boost from the Foundation »
February 11, 2021
Inspired: Foundation’s UnGala caps off a successful LAUNCH event »
February 4, 2021
Carolinas Foundation, National Foundation, and League partner to host free Empathy Workshop »
January 28, 2021
Northwest and Piedmont Credit Union Chapters donate thousands for local non-profits »
January 7, 2021
CCUL, Foundation support food charities in the Carolinas over the holiday »
2022
December 19, 2022
Carolinas Foundation earmarks record-breaking $16,000 for CUDE scholarships, names 2023 recipients »
December 19, 2022
Allegacy partners with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation to launch the Allegacy Foundation »
December 14, 2022
New Eric Stiff Memorial Fund to support Heart of Service Award & Scholarship at LDI »
November 21, 2022
Carolina Trust FCU partners with Carolinas CU Foundation for a community service scholarship »
November 17, 2022
CUNA Awards: SPC, Allegacy named national winners for leadership in youth financial education »
November 17, 2022
Credit union support breaks records for Carolinas Cup; 2023 tournament details announced »
November 3, 2022
A record 56 people attend Principles & Philosophy Conference to learn, explore the CU Difference »
October 26, 2022
Six heroes to be recognized at Carolinas Foundation’s 2022 Awards Gala Feb. 9 »
October 13, 2022
Carolinas Foundation awards tech and capital improvement grants, expands Hamilton grant eligibility »
October 8, 2022
Foundation opens scholarship portal, announces resource enhancements »
October 6, 2022
Columbia and Tarheel Chapters partner with the Foundation for goodwill-focused events »
October 5, 2022
CCUL Meet & Greets provide casual space for meaningful talks on small CUs needs, challenges »
September 8, 2022
Carolinas Foundation announces 2022 state-level CUNA Awards winners »
August 25, 2022
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation: Nominate a ‘CU Hero’ by Sep. 30 »
July 20, 2022
Foundation to host Development Issues Workshop, addressing barriers to financial well-being for all »
June 30, 2022
Thousands across the Carolinas share $6.4M from CUs for higher ed, career prep in 2022-23 »
June 30, 2022
Join the 18th Annual Carolinas Cup as it reaches $1M raised for Victory Junction! »
June 16, 2022
Credit union DEs in the Carolinas participate in National CU Foundation’s Day of Service »
June 9, 2022
Upstate CUs collaborate on annual golf tournament raising $15K for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital »
May 26, 2022
CHEERS for a cause: Carolinas Foundation seeks donations ahead of Annual Meeting »
April 13, 2022
Foundation unveils new awards resource page as entry window opens for CUNA Awards, Hero Awards »
March 31, 2022
Carolinas credit unions raise over $280,000 for the Ukrainian CU Displacement Fund »
March 3, 2022
Carolinas Foundation, League and SECU partner on free DEI Workshop for all employees »
February 10, 2022
Heroes and credit unions shine at the Carolinas Foundation Awards Gala »
2023
December 13, 2023
Coastal’s Warren Murray named inaugural recipient of Eric Stiff Heart of Service
Award, Scholarship »
November 30, 2023
Carolinas Cup marks another record year, raises $110,000 for Victory Junction »
November 16, 2023
DEI, member well-being spotlighted at solutions-based Development Issues Workshop »
November 2, 2023
2023 Hero Awards winners announced, to be honored at Awards Gala February 7 »
November 2, 2023
October events provide significant development opportunities for CU leaders, staff »
October 26, 2023
Carolinas Foundation announces a record grant season for small credit unions »
October 5, 2023
Carolinas Foundation opens scholarship cycle, introduces new scholarships and funds »
September 28, 2023
CCUL Board approves $75,000 donation to further improvement grant program for small credit unions »
September 21, 2023
Carolinas Foundation announces 2023 state-level CUNA Awards winners »
August 24, 2023
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation seeks nominees for annual Hero Awards »
August 24, 2023
Vizo Financial pledges $1 million to credit union empowerment grants program »
August 10, 2023
Development Issues Workshop will again address community impact and barriers to financial well-being »
August 3, 2023
Carolinas Foundation opens $100K in improvement grant opportunities for small credit unions »
July 6, 2023
Credit unions help thousands save $6.6M+ on 2023-24 college, career prep costs »
June 29, 2023
Join the 2023 Carolinas Cup for friendly competition and more to benefit Victory Junction »
June 16, 2023
2023 League Annual Meeting imparts the idea of a bright, bold future for credit unions »
June 8, 2023
Honor your credit union’s remarkable, innovative achievements; enter by June 30 »
June 1, 2023
Credit unions embrace employee relief funds as means to help staff, members through tough times »
May 25, 2023
Principles & Philosophy: a not-to-be-missed education in ‘higher purpose’ of financial cooperatives »
May 17, 2023
Southeast Small Credit Union Conference provides unique learning, networking opportunities »
May 11, 2023
Donate & Play! Support Foundation programs during Wine Pull benefit at Annual Meeting »
April 27, 2023
Carolinas and National Credit Union Foundations join up to host free Exploring Why Workshop »
April 26, 2023
Foundation Spring Newsletter & Impact Report Released »
April 13, 2023
The power of peer learning, cooperation resonates following ACCOSCA Learn and Share Tour »
March 15, 2023
The Foundation collabs with Carolinas Foundation, other state leaders to issue Philanthropy Toolkit »
March 2, 2023
Carolinas Foundation President Lauren Whaley honored with AACUL’s Farley Award »
February 23, 2023
Impact of heroes and credit unions hailed at the Carolinas Foundation Awards Gala ‘22 »
February 21, 2023
Carolinas Foundation announces 2023 awards, opportunity expansion for Hamilton Grants »
2024
December 18, 2024 – Carolinas CUDEs wrap up 2024 as a year of impact with scholarships and community cheer
December 13, 2024 – Le’Trice Dye and Elaine Sealey honored as recipients of Eric Stiff Heart of Service Award
November 22, 2024 – Highlights from 2024 INSPIRE Conference – Save The Date for INSPIRE 2025
November 21, 2024 – Foundation announces $100,000 in Tech Grant Awards
November 20, 2024 – $82,000 raised at 20th Carolinas Cup fundraising event
November 13, 2024 – 2024 Hero Awards Recipients honored at Foundation’s Annual Awards Gala – February 12th
October 30, 2024 – P&P Conference 2024 – Victory Junction visit included as a BONUS!
October 25, 2024 – Summit CU reaffirms support for small credit unions, women’s leadership with $130K contribution
October 17, 2024 – Carolinas Foundation assists more than 600 employees and urges donations as relief efforts continue
October 17, 2024 – Happy ICU Day! Celebrating ‘One World Through Cooperative Finance’
October 3, 2024 – Disaster relief efforts surge as credit unions help those hit by Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024 – CCUL, Carolinas Foundation assist credit unions impacted by Hurricane Helene
September 18, 2024 – 32 winners to be honored at Foundation’s 2024 Awards Gala at LAUNCH
September 17, 2024 – Carolinas CUDE Network offers “Umbrella Man” shirts to support its scholarship fund
September 10, 2024 – League System, AACUL and America’s Credit Unions call for ICU Day participation
September 5, 2024 – Sept. 20: Foundation deadlines for Hero Awards, small CU tech grants approach
August 15, 2024 – SC Sister Society launch party grows GWLN’s impact across the globe
July 31, 2024 – Carolinas Foundation extends deadline for awards, calls for Hero nominations
June 20, 2024 – Carolinas Foundation awards a record $60K in scholarships for higher education
June 13, 2024 – Annual Carolinas Cup Golf Championship, Auction tees off for 20th year
May 22, 2024 – Carolinas Foundation awards $50,000 through Vizo’s Financial Empowerment Grant
May 22, 2024 – Cooperative Principles in action: Supporting our fallen officers
May 1, 2024 – Foundations unite for second annual Philanthropy Summit
April 25, 2024 – Cheers! Sponsor, donate & play to support Foundation programs at the Wine Pull
April 11, 2024 – Credit unions invited to dive into the ‘Why’ at Foundations’ returning free workshop
March 28, 2024 – Advocating for Change: GWLN research, Carolinas alliance lay groundwork for an exciting future
March 14, 2024 – Registration opens for CUsTogether event, with scholarships offered by the Foundation »
March 6, 2024 – Register by March 29 for 2024 Enhanced Financial Counseling Certification Program »
February 29, 2024 – CUDEs host successful ’20s Soiree, raising $9,000 for CU4Kids charity »
February 29, 2024 – A tapestry of stories: League & Foundation staff celebrate BHM, highlighting
inspiring figures »
February 15, 2024 – Carolinas Foundation Awards Gala ’23 celebrates the impact of heroes and credit
unions »
January 31, 2024 – Foundation announces change to small CU grant program, stresses March 15
empowerment grant deadline »
January 3, 2024 – Foundation awards 2024 CUDE training scholarships to five recipients »
2025