Community First Credit Union

Keller Williams Continues 10-Year $1 Million Commitment to Community First! Village

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Village , a 51-acre master-planned community designed specifically for men and women who are coming out of chronic homelessness.

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  • Village , a 51-acre master-planned community designed specifically for men and women who are coming out of chronic homelessness.
  • Village represents the model for how communities across our world can seek to resolve the immense challenges of homelessness, said Gary Keller, executive chairman of KW.
  • KW is more than midway through an initial 10-year, $1 million commitment to support the mission of Community First!
  • Were extremely grateful to the Keller Williams team for their continued generosity and support as we press forward with the expansion of Community First!

Blue Zones Project, Jacksonville Executive Director Announced

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Zones Project in Jacksonville today announced the appointment of Nicole Hamm as the Executive Director of Blue Zones Project, Jacksonville.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Zones Project in Jacksonville today announced the appointment of Nicole Hamm as the Executive Director of Blue Zones Project, Jacksonville.
  • Blue Zones Project was launched in Jacksonville in June of 2022 through an innovative sponsorship by Baptist Health, Brooks Rehabilitation, the City of Jacksonville, Community First Credit Union, Florida Blue, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Mayo Clinic, UF Health, and the United Way of Northeast Florida.
  • Based on principles developed by Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author of "The Blue Zones" and "The Blue Zones Solution," Blue Zones Project is designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to the built environment, food environment, policy, and social networks.
  • Blue Zones Project is brought to Jacksonville by Blue Zones and a powerful coalition of community leaders: Baptist Health, Brooks Rehabilitation, the City of Jacksonville, Community First Credit Union, Florida Blue, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Mayo Clinic, UF Health, and United Way of Northeast Florida.

The Beneficiaries of the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust Appoint Toby Taniguchi as Trustee

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

WAIMEA, Hawai'i, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beneficiaries of the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust (PRFT) announced today that Toby Taniguchi has been appointed as a Trustee of PRFT, effective January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WAIMEA, Hawai'i, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beneficiaries of the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust (PRFT) announced today that Toby Taniguchi has been appointed as a Trustee of PRFT, effective January 1, 2023.
  • The Beneficiaries of PRFT are Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital, Hawaii Community Foundation, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, and Parker School.
  • Taniguchi has served on the Board of Directors of Parker Ranch, Inc. since 2018.
  • Parker Ranch Inc. is wholly-owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Parker School, and Hawai'i Community Foundation.

Backpack Giveaway, Family Fun for Area Kids at "Back to School Bash" Events Sponsored by Orange County Commissioner Candidate Chris Delgado

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

APOPKA, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Area kids will participate in a backpack giveaway, complimentary food and family fun at a series of Back to School Bash events sponsored by Orange County Commissioner candidate and local community sponsor Chris Delgado.

Key Points: 
  • APOPKA, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Area kids will participate in a backpack giveaway, complimentary food and family fun at a series of Back to School Bash events sponsored by Orange County Commissioner candidate and local community sponsor Chris Delgado.
  • The series of free Back to School Bash events sponsored by Delgado will include backpack giveaways, complimentary food and fun for the whole family.
  • "Many kids in Orange County start the school year without the supplies they need, and families often struggle this time of the year," said Delgado.
  • My Back to School Bash events help show kids that they matter to Orange County and to our county leadership."

Orange County Commissioner Candidate Chris Delgado to Kick Off "Community First" Campaign with Free Local Event for Area Residents

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apopka candidate for Orange County Commissioner and local community sponsor Chris Delgado will kick off his "Community First" campaign with a local event open to area residents from 6-9pm on July 13, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE COUNTY, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apopka candidate for Orange County Commissioner and local community sponsor Chris Delgado will kick off his "Community First" campaign with a local event open to area residents from 6-9pm on July 13, 2022.
  • All Orange County residents and their friends and family are invited to attend.
  • Delgado will also share his stance on the immediate issues of sales tax and rent control currently facing the Orange County community.
  • "My Community First campaign is focused on the people of Orange County because I've been part of the community in the region," said Delgado.

Orange County Commissioner Candidate Chris Delgado to Sponsor Family Father's Day Event

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

APOPKA, Fla., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apopka candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 2 and local community sponsor Chris Delgado will be sponsoring a Father's Day event for area residents on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, at the Orlando Baptist Temple. Open to the public, Delgado's Family Field Day with Fathers will be held from 2pm - 5pm and include free food, free entertainment and sports activities for all ages. The event kicks off the Orange County Commissioner candidate's 2022 "Community First" campaign. All members of the Orange County community are invited. Families without fathers are encouraged to join.

Key Points: 
  • Local Event Brings Fathers, Families Together for Annual Holiday; Delgado Launches 2022 "Community First" Commissioner Campaign Effort
    APOPKA, Fla., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apopka candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 2 and local community sponsor Chris Delgado will be sponsoring a Father's Day event for area residents on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, at the Orlando Baptist Temple.
  • The event kicks off the Orange County Commissioner candidate's 2022 "Community First" campaign.
  • "Our community needs more events and activities that bring Orange County together and put the community first," said Delgado.
  • "I am more than happy to sponsor the annual Family Field Day with Fathers event with this in mind."

Community First Credit Union Fuels Rapid Growth with Human-Centric Digital Strategy, Powered by Glia

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glia, the leading provider of Digital Customer Service (DCS), has helped Community First Credit Union digitally transform member services to deliver high-touch, highly personalized OnScreen experiences. Community First's human-centric digital approach has optimized how digital channels enable connections with members and provide online guidance.

Key Points: 
  • Community First's human-centric digital approach has optimized how digital channels enable connections with members and provide online guidance.
  • It's because we're facilitating a digital experience that members find interesting and relevant," said Jimmy Lovelace, SVP of Member Experience, Community First Credit Union.
  • As a result, Community First has increased proactive engagement 9 times since deploying Glia, creating more opportunities and contributing significantly to the credit union's strong growth in loans.
  • To learn more about Community First and its human-centric digital approach, read the Community First Case Study.

African Heritage, Inc. Kicks Off Juneteenth with Annual "Freedom Day" Celebration in Appleton, Wisconsin

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

APPLETON, Wis. , June 8, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AfricanHeritage, Inc., a nonprofit organization that empowers the Black community through cultural exchanges and education, has announced its 12th annual Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The community event will be held Sunday, June 12, from 11 am to 6 pm CT, at Jones Park, 301 W Lawrence Street in Downtown Appleton.

Key Points: 
  • This year, the Appleton-based nonprofit is partnering with local businesses and organizations to celebrate Juneteenth with an in-person outdoor festival.
  • "Their incredible support allows us to deliver educational, fun, and impactful programs, like our Juneteenth celebration, that are always free to the public."
  • "This year marks our organization's 12th annual celebration in Appleton, and we're excited to extend the Juneteenth experience through July 4th with a series of virtual seminars."
  • AHI promotes positive images within the Black community with year-round regional initiatives and local events like the Juneteenth celebration.

COMMUNITY FIRST COMPLETES SALE OF SEATRUST MORTGAGE COMPANY

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

SENECA, S.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community First Bancorporation ("Community First") (OTC: CFOK), the parent company of Community First Bank Inc. ("Bank"), completed the sale of the Bank's subsidiary, SeaTrust Mortgage Company ("SeaTrust") to Primis Bank, Glen Allen, Virginia ("Primis") in an all-cash transaction.

Key Points: 
  • SENECA, S.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community First Bancorporation ("Community First") (OTC: CFOK), the parent company of Community First Bank Inc. ("Bank"), completed the sale of the Bank's subsidiary, SeaTrust Mortgage Company ("SeaTrust") to Primis Bank, Glen Allen, Virginia ("Primis") in an all-cash transaction.
  • SeaTrust will rebrand to Primis Mortgage.
  • Community First Bancorporation, the parent company of Community First Bank Inc., completed the sale of the Bank's subsidiary, SeaTrust Mortgage Company
    SeaTrust opened for business in February 2020, is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, and has offices in Wilmington, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Jacksonville, North Carolina, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, and Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Community First Bank Inc. was advised by D. A. Davidson & Co. as financial advisor and Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP as legal counsel.

Delta 9 Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

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Monday, May 16, 2022

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: DLTNF) (Delta 9 or the Company), is pleased to announce financial and operating results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2022.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: DLTNF) (Delta 9 or the Company), is pleased to announce financial and operating results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2022.
  • The Company expects the Uncle Sams Transaction to be accretive in 2022 and 2023 before synergies.
  • The Company reported earnings per share of ($0.04) for the three-month period ending March 31, 2022.
  • "Delta 9 recorded a transformative first quarter of 2022, closing on our 17-store acquisition of Uncle Sams Cannabis as well as a $42 million balance sheet re-structuring through a $10 million strategic investment and $32 million credit facility, said John Arbuthnot, CEO of Delta 9.