Robins Financial Credit Union Donated $70,000 to Bibb County Non-Profits
July 18, 2024
Robins Financial Credit Union
Member Focused, Financial Partners, Community Proud since 1954.
Macon, Ga. ‐ Robins Financial Credit Union donated $70,000 to Bibb County non‐profits in honor of its 70th anniversary at the grand opening celebration of its new Downtown Macon branch on June 27.
“Our commitment to being Community Proud means that ties to our community go
beyond the walls of our branches,” stated Christina O’Brien, Robins Financial president
and CEO. “We actively participate in local initiatives and volunteer at various
community events because we believe in improving the lives of those around us. A
strong community benefits us all, and we take pride in contributing to this positive
change.”
Three of the donations were given through the annual Robins Financial Community
Project initiative that started in 2015 and has contributed to more than $1.6 million to
non‐profits within the communities they serve since its inception. Applications are
accepted each year from March 1 through the end of April.
Men About Change received $30,000 to provide educational aid, mentoring and
leadership support to youth. Ronald McDonald House Charities received $15,000 to
provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote
healing when children need healthcare. Otis Redding Center for the Arts received
$10,000 to continue to provide opportunities for students to explore their creativity,
learn to collaborate, communicate their ideas, and better express themselves.
ʺLove of community is what makes Macon so special, and Robins Financial Credit
Union has played a very important role for years in support of all things community,”
stated Karla Redding‐Andrews, VP and executive director of the Otis Redding
Foundation. “The Otis Redding Foundation is so grateful to be chosen as one of the
Community Project recipients.ʺ
An additional donation of $15,000 was awarded to Bibb County Schools’ education
program for homeless students under the McKinney‐Vento Act, which supports youth
and their education during challenging times.
Robins Financial Credit Union is a member‐owned, not‐for‐profit, financial cooperative
committed to upholding its mission to be Member Focused. Financial Partners.
Community Proud. Chartered in 1954 by a group of 13 Robins Air Force Base civilian
and military personnel, the financial institution now serves more than 271,000 members
across the state of Georgia and beyond.
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Contact:
Alexis Klima
Marketing Communications Manager
Robins Financial Credit Union
478‐322‐7398
aklima@robinsfcu.org