UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Centric FCU throughout Northeast Louisiana for these upcoming community events and more!
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NEWS & UPDATES
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Gleason Copeland
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Mr. Gleason Copeland, a dedicated board member of Centric for over 30 years.Mr. Copeland led with unwavering integrity, vision, and a deep-rooted commitment to people. Through decades of service, he helped shape Centric into the organization it is today—one that puts people first and leads with heart. As we continue our mission, we do so in his honor—carrying forward his spirit of service, his love for people, and his legacy of kindness.
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CENTRIC FEATURED BY CU STRATEGIC PLANNING
4 Stories of Credit Unions Making a Difference for Members
As people continue to face challenges, make changes in their lives, and expand their horizons, credit unions continue to support members with whatever financial needs come their way. While most members go to their credit union for their regular, everyday banking needs, there are times when credit unions and the services they provide have made a tremendous impact on people’s lives and the community.
We’re fortunate to work with remarkable credit unions that, because of their dedication to community development finance, all have stories like the ones we’re sharing here.
Centric Federal Credit Union
A husband and wife wanted to help their community, so they formed an LLC to provide non-emergent medical transportation. Through the business they started, they were able to help those in their community with medical issues and limited means, and ensure they had access to the care they needed.
Recently, after hearing about the husband and wife’s program, Centric FCU stepped in to help them purchase another van for their business. With Centric FCU’s support, they were able to help more people in their community, grow the business, and create jobs – all while proving that compassion-driven partnerships can uplift communities and bridge gaps in healthcare accessibility.
Abbey Credit Union
A 30-year-old single mother of two children with disabilities had to work long hours at a nonprofit to support her family. She first learned of Abbey Credit Union through a Branch Manager at the Troy Abbey Office, and through that relationship, she eventually moved all her banking to Abbey.
One day, she came to the credit union for a loan request. At the time, she was going through a divorce and worried she was going to lose her house. Thanks to a cash-out refinance mortgage from Abbey, she was able to refinance the house in her name alone and pay off her other debts. In the end, she was able to increase her monthly cash flow and hold on to her house.
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union
A 29-year-old single mother with four children went through a separation due to domestic violence. When they separated, her soon-to-be ex-husband kept her car and the house, and she and her children were forced to live in a shelter until being taken in by one of the mother’s friends. Finances were a constant struggle. The funds she did have were primarily used to pay for rent, food, the attorney helping her with her divorce, and Uber fares for transportation to and from work and her children’s school. Over time, she fell behind on her credit card payments and other monthly bills, and the combined delinquency and maxed-out credit cards took their toll on her credit score.
It was at this point that she approached Greenville Heritage FCU for help. She explained that she needed a personal loan to help pay off her credit card bills, put a security deposit on an apartment, and purchase Christmas gifts for her children. She also needed help with another important financial matter: buying a vehicle. Not only was Greenville Heritage able to help her with all those things and save her nearly $4,000 in credit card interest, but she was also able to start back up a small business that she previously ran with her ex-husband, and she and her children were able to have a Merry Christmas with a roof over their heads!
Guardians Credit Union
Through their nonprofit partner, Family Promise, Guardians Credit Union met a member who needed help escaping a deep financial hole. This particular member could not stay in her apartment because of her debt to a “buy here, pay here” car dealer and another online lender. When asked why she chose those lenders, she said that it was what other family members did and that she didn’t believe she could get a loan from a traditional bank. Additionally, before coming to Guardians, she had never heard of credit unions!
With Guardians’ help, she was able to refinance her payday loan at a much better rate – right away saving her $489 a month. Six months later, her credit had significantly improved, and the credit union was able to help her refinance the car again and get her monthly payment down to an even better rate than before! The member is now making plans to get out of her high-interest rate credit card through Guardians’ low-rate balance transfer program.
Credit unions continue to help the people they serve in many ways. Whether educating people about credit unions or helping them get out of a rough financial situation, credit unions make an impact in big and small ways. See more of our credit unions’ member impact stories here.
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CENTRIC AWARDS $23,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
July 5, 2023
Centric Federal Credit Union and the Centric B-C Scholarship Foundation are excited to announce that they have awarded $23,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current college students in 2023.
This year, 21 finalists were selected to become recipients of a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Centric B-C Scholarship Foundation:
Andrew Allen, Claiborne Christian School
Paige Barnett, Bethel Christian School
Lana Berymon, Neville High School
Madison Bruce, Northwestern State University
Kensley Carr, West Monroe High School
Emma Carter, Quitman High School
Valerie Chatellier, Choudrant High School
Mason Cobb, Sterling College
Megan Crosser, West Ouachita High School
Jenna Gates, University of Louisiana Monroe
Haiden Harpe, University of Louisiana Monroe
Jaycee Hopkins, West Ouachita High School
Peyton Hornsby, University of Louisiana Monroe
Cody Kelley, West Ouachita High School
Channing Mack, Ouachita Parish High School
Megan Olmstead, West Monroe High School
Annalee Snowden, West Monroe High School
Loralee Sturdivant, Louisiana State University
Antonio Taylor, Louisiana Tech University
Julianna Wedrall, West Monroe High School
Hailye Williams, Louisiana Delta Community College
Additionally, the “Joleen Martin Service Above Self Award” was awarded to two students for their commitment to service and going above and beyond to help others. This year’s recipients are Channing Mack and Vallerie Chatellier.
About the Centric B-C Scholarship Foundation
The Centric B-C Scholarship Foundation was created in 2014 to honor the memory of two important people in the lives of Centric Board Members, Mr. Chris Craighead and Ms. Charlene Brakefield. Each year, the Centric B-C Advisory Board reviews applications from student members in Ouachita and Lincoln Parishes. Applicants must display their talents, academic excellence, community involvement and leadership within their school and participating organizations.
Joleen Martin retired from Centric after serving our credit union for 49 years. In her honor, the “Joleen Martin Service Above Self Award” was established through this foundation in 2021, awarding two students each $1,000.
Click here to learn more about the Centric B-C Scholarship Award.
CENTRIC ANNOUNCES NEW FINANCIAL EDUCATION MASCOT, SPROUT!
Centric Federal Credit Union announced today a new financial education mascot. Sprout will serve as an ambassador for learning about the importance of saving and instilling good financial habits at an early age.
Inspired by Centric’s roots in the paper mill industry, Sprout is a friendly animated tree shoot sporting a blue branded ball cap and green sneakers. In addition to digital graphics, Centric has created a life-size version of the mascot.
Sprout is excited to engage with fans, media personalities, and brands through community events and special appearances. Along with a strong focus on financial education, Sprout is one more way that Centric has been deepening its community and consumer engagement as it continues to grow throughout North Louisiana and South Arkansas.
In Celebration of Credit Union Youth Month, Sprout will be available for Meet and Greet events throughout April and May at each of Centric’s five retail locations in Monroe, West Monroe and Ruston. For a schedule of events, please visit mycentric.org/kids.
CENTRIC EXPANDS FIELD OF MEMBERSHIP
Centric Expands Field of Membership to 26 Additional Underserved Parishes/Counties in Louisiana and Arkansas, Partnered with Dollar Associates on NCUA Process
February 21, 2023 – Centric Federal Credit Union (Centric FCU), with the assistance of Dollar Associates, LLC, has expanded its field of membership to 26 additional underserved parishes/counties in Louisiana and Arkansas. The announcement was made on January 26, 2023, after the credit union received approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
The goal of the credit union’s expansion into the underserved markets is to provide a wide array of affordable financial products and services and financial education resources to all residents, organizations, and businesses of the area. The credit union believes its products and services and outstanding record of member engagement will positively impact the lives of additional prospective members and underserved area residents who before now, would not have been eligible to join the credit union.
“We are excited and welcome the opportunity to serve additional people in the Louisiana and Arkansas markets,” said Rodney Parker, Centric’s President and CEO. “Centric FCU works earnestly to bring attentive, friendly solutions from start to finish and looks forward to being a great partner to the people in these communities.”
2025 Holiday Schedule
2025 Holiday Schedule
New Year’s Day, Jan 1 – Closed
MLK Jr. Day, Jan 20 – Closed
President’s. Day, Feb 17 – Closed
Good Friday, April 18 – Closed
Memorial Day, May 26 – Closed
Juneteenth, June 19 – Closed
Independence Day, July 4 – Closed
Labor Day, Sept 1 – Closed
Columbus Day, Oct 13 – Closed
Veterans Day, Nov 11 – Closed
Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27 – Closed
Day After Thanksgiving Day, Nov 28 – Closing at 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Dec 24 – Closing at 2:00 p.m.
Christmas, Dec 25 – Closed
New Year’s Eve, Dec 31 – Closing at 2:00 p.m.
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