Does this sound familiar: “Honey, we should (fill in the blank with a home improvement project)…but that’ll cost us thousands.” A home equity line of credit may be just what you’re looking for. And to help you get started, you’ll want to enter our “Drab to Fab” contest for a chance to win $500 towards a room makeover.
Nine employees recently completed the Family Trust Leadership Institute held to develop leaders within the credit union.
The institute was conducted over eight months by Lee Gardner, President/CEO. Participants attended workshops, read several books and completed numerous assignments. The institute culminated with presentations that outlined strategies for the credit union.
Ninety minutes and a track hoe were all it took Tuesday to tear down our branch on White Street. The branch, built in 1967, makes way for our new headquarters expected to open sometime in 2015.
A lot of area children will have a great summer thanks to Family Trust’s Sixth Annual Charity Golf Tournament held Tuesday at the Rock Hill Country Club. More than $30,000 was raised for the Boys and Girls Clubs of York, County, the children’s Attention Home and The Palmetto School at the Children’s Attention Home.
“Don’t spend it if you don’t have it” offers Christina Bonaparte, a graduating senior from Rock Hill High, who has served on our Youth Advisory Board for one year. Bonaparte recently presented her project to the board and earned a $1,000 scholarship she’ll use in the fall at Converse College. She plans to major in education and psychology with hopes on one day becoming a guidance counselor.
Family Trust President/CEO Lee Gardner is one of nine people receiving the South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration (SCAVA) award for 2014, according to the S.C. Governor’s Office.
Five Winthrop University students recently gave us a sneak peek of their art that will be displayed in our new headquarters on White Street. Featuring railroad ties, cut steel, a porcelain map of York County and teacups, the artwork will be displayed in the community room, break room and board room, and in lobby areas.
Grabbing a candy bar in our branches helps more than your sweet tooth. Proceeds from the sale of the candy, stuffed animals and coupon books will benefit four charities in York County. And you play the biggest role.
Fort Mill newcomer Kim Ward plans to start shopping for a house of her own this year. And the $1,000 she recently won in our Movin’ On Up” contest will give her a jumpstart on the furniture.
Spring cleaning will be much easier with free document shredding provided by Family Trust at the Earth Day Birthday Celebration Spring cleaning will be much easier with free document shredding provided by Family Trust at the Earth Day Birthday Celebration at Museum of York County on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.