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Small Acts, Big Impact: Celebrate the Season of Giving
As the PACU Foundation’s Annual Holiday Giving Campaign nears its end, we reflect on the many small acts of kindness and generosity from our members, employees and neighbors this year. The $10 donation you made at your local PACU branch allowed a displaced father in Western N.C. to buy dinner that evening. The $5 bill
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PACU Lending Hosts Toy Drive for Winston-Salem’s Police and Fire
In the spirit of holiday giving, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s Lending Department organized a toy drive for the Winston-Salem Police and Fire departments. Lisa Davis, a lending underwriter, came up with the idea to do a toy drive when the department’s team members discussed their plans for the office Christmas decorating contest. They decided
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Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors, Meet Carrieanne
One thing that immediately stands out about Carrieanne Holt is her dedication to enhancing her community’s financial literacy. Her dedication is inspiring, igniting a spark in those around her to strive for economic empowerment. Carrieanne discovered her passion for teaching financial literacy, which eventually transferred to her career as manager of PACU’s Charlotte through volunteering
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PACU Foundation gifts $31,200 to six North Carolina charities
The PACU Foundation gifted $31,200 to six North Carolina charities on Giving Tuesday to increase their capacity to help area residents overcome financial hardship. Since the foundation’s formation in 2020, it has gifted more than $100,000 to area charities. “Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea – a day that encourages people to do good. This
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A Keepsake for Your Kindness: The Power of Giving
When you think of the holiday season, decorating a Christmas tree with twinkling lights and ornaments is probably one of the first things that come to mind. Decorating a tree has long been one of the most cherished holiday traditions. It gives families time to reminisce about when and where they received an ornament before
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Budgeting and Teamwork: A Fun Friendsgiving Dinner Activity
During Thanksgiving, we traditionally gather with our families, friends and loved ones to express our thankfulness for each other. Still, behind the scenes, a great deal of time and money is invested in any group dinner. Friendsgiving is the ultimate combination of gratitude, good food and meaningful connections. But, putting together a dinner party–even with
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Voices of Experience: Celebrating Commitment at PACU
As we near the close of Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s 75th anniversary, there’s no better way to honor this milestone than by highlighting the voices of our longest-tenured employees. These individuals embody the commitment, resilience and sense of belonging that PACU has fostered for decades. Many professionals today switch jobs or careers multiple times throughout their
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PACU’s Friendsgiving Presentation on Native American History
In the spirit of camaraderie and giving thanks, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union hosted its annual Friendsgiving Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7. The celebration included good food, fellowship with colleagues and a presentation on the history and influential figures in Native American History. Thanksgiving is a great time to show gratitude, but it’s also a time
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Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors, Meet Debi
When Debi Conway is not feeling the wind in her hair on the back of a motorcycle, she’s serving her community as a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, helping members achieve their financial dreams and overcome hardships. Debi has worked in financial institutions for over 40 years, so she knows a thing or two about
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Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and founded in 1949 within the aviation industry, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) serves member-owners, who reside, work, worship, attend school or operate a business in one of the six counties it serves in North Carolina or who are employed by one of its many employer companies. These six counties are Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Rockingham.