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Addition Financial Foundation Awards $175,000 to Central Florida Nonprofits at 2025 Community Giving Celebration
The Addition Financial Foundation celebrated the power of community as it awarded $175,000 in unrestricted grants to ten outstanding Central Florida nonprofits during its 4th annual Community Giving Celebration. Hosted at the Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus, the event recognized organizations dedicated to strengthening local families, advancing education, and building healthier, more resilient communities.
Addition Financial Credit Union Opens Student-Run Branch at Apopka High School
Addition Financial Credit Union and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) celebrated the grand opening of a new student-run Addition Financial branch at Apopka High School, marking the credit union’s 12th high school branch in Central Florida and the 7th within OCPS.
Addition Financial Adds Zelle® To its Mobile App and Online Banking Experience
Addition Financial Credit Union announced that Zelle®, the person-to-person payment network that reaches more than 150 million enrolled user accounts in America, is now live in both its online banking experience and mobile app, offering convenient digital payments to its more than 190,000 members.
Addition Financial President and CEO Kevin Miller Receives Orlando Business Journal’s “Most Influential Leader” Award
Addition Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that President and CEO Kevin Miller has been named one of the 2025 Most Influential Leaders by the Orlando Business Journal. This annual recognition honors exceptional leaders across Central Florida who not only drive business success but also contribute significantly to their communities.
Addition Financial Foundation Unveils Transformed Needs Pantries at Four Central Florida Schools
The Addition Financial Foundation is celebrating the completion of its 2025 Renovate to Educate projects by unveiling newly transformed “needs spaces” at four public schools across Central Florida. These upgraded pantries and resource rooms are designed to support homeless and low-income students and their families by providing essential items in a welcoming and organized environment.
Membership Vote Date Set to Complete Legal Merger between Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union
Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union have announced their proposed merger has been approved by federal and state regulators, setting up a membership vote for Envision members on September 12 to complete the legal merger.
Addition Financial Credit Union Earns 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
Addition Financial Credit Union has earned the Top Workplaces Award, presented by USA TODAY and Energage. This recognition is based on employee feedback and honors organizations with exceptional, people-first cultures. Top Workplaces winners are reco
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Addition Financial Credit Union Named to Forbes List of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025
Addition Financial Credit Union has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Addition Financial Names Yomary Velez Vice President of Retail Banking
Addition Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Yomary Velez to Vice President of Retail Banking, a key leadership role responsible for directing the operations of the credit union’s growing branch network and its High School Branch Program.
Addition Financial Launches Season 6 of Making It Count Podcast
Addition Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of Season 6 of the Making It Count podcast, continuing its mission to make personal finance more accessible, engaging, and actionable. Making it Count, which premiered its first season in February 2020, begins its latest run of episodes on June 5 with a new cohost, Addison Gray
Addition Financial Volunteers Revitalize Children’s Safety Village Ahead of Summer Season
As families across Central Florida prepare for a busy summer of camps and swimming lessons, Addition Financial Credit Union is helping ensure local children have a safe and welcoming place to learn essential safety skills. On May 27, more than 20 Addition Financial team members volunteered their time to refresh and beautify the campus at Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida.
Addition Financial Foundation Empowers Future Leaders with $65,000 in Scholarships
Eight standout students from across Central Florida are one step closer to achieving their academic dreams, thanks to the Addition Financial Foundation’s $65,000 in scholarship awards announced this month. The Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program awards college scholarships to six high school seniors and two graduate level scholarships.
Addition Financial Hits the Road to Celebrate Central Florida Teachers and Nurses With “Thank You Tour”
To recognize the incredible work of teachers and nurses during their national appreciation weeks, Addition Financial Credit Union embarked on a special weeklong tour across Central Florida, delivering heartfelt thanks and thoughtful surprises to those on the front lines of education and healthcare.
Addition Financial Foundation Transforms “Renovate to Educate” Program to Enhance Needs Spaces for Central Florida Schools
The Addition Financial Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 Renovate to Educate program, which will enhance the ability of four Central Florida schools to support students in need before the next school year. This year marks a meaningful change in the program's focus, as the Foundation shifts its efforts from renovating individual teacher classrooms to enhancing the overall 'needs spaces' within schools.
Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union Submit Merger Application to Regulators
Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union are pleased to announce they have submitted their merger application to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). This marks a significant step forward in the planned merger of these two award-winning institutions, which aims to expand service to members across Central Florida, North Florida, and South Georgia.
Addition Financial Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Branch in the Four Corners Area
Addition Financial Credit Union announced construction is underway of a new branch in The Four Corners region of Central Florida, expanding its reach and community impact west of Metro Orlando. The branch, soon to be the organization’s 27th full-service location, will be located off U.S. Highway 27, near Cagan Crossings.
IN THE NEWS: Addition Financial Partners with Ocoee High School's 3DE Program
Addition Financial team members lent their business and finance expertise to the next generation of potential entrepreneurs and small business leaders at Ocoee High School. WKMG News 6's Julie Broughton featured the Orange County public school as one of three in Central Florida that are part of Junior Achievement's 3DE program in a March edition of the news station's "Getting Results in our Schools" series
Addition Financial, Envision CU CEOs Talk About Benefits of Planned Merger
Addition Financial President and CEO Kevin S. Miller and Envision Credit Union President CEO Darryl Worrell sat down with Mike Lawson of CU Broadcast to discuss the upcoming merger between the two credit unions. The interview touched on aligning cultures, leveraging strengths, and enhancing member experiences.
Addition Financial Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025
For a second straight year, Addition Financial Credit Union announced that it is recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes Addition Financial’s impact and commitment to delivering financial stability, lower fees, competitive rates, and superior member service to its members.
Addition Financial Credit Union Opens Student-Run Branch at Osceola High School
Addition Financial Credit Union and the School District of Osceola County held a ribbon cutting today for a new student-run Addition Financial branch at Osceola High School, expanding the High School Branch partnership that provides hands-on financial experience to Central Florida students.
Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union announced their plans to merge two award-winning institutions and expand service to members from Central Florida, North Florida, and South Georgia.
Addition Financial Credit Union Team Members Volunteer 300 hours to Central Florida Nonprofits during “Season of Giving”
The holiday season is the volunteering season for many Addition Financial team members, as employees of the Lake Mary-based credit donated more than 300 hours of time to support nonprofit organizations across Central Florida as part of Addition Financial’s “Season of Giving.”
Addition Financial Credit Union announces partnership with AdventHealth University to support college students and faculty
As part of its ongoing commitment to support education, Addition Financial Credit Union has designated AdventHealth University and its students to receive of scholarship funding, financial benefits, and other financial wellness opportunities.
Addition Financial Debit Card Donation to Addition Financial Foundation
The Addition Financial Foundation delivered big checks and even bigger smiles today to ten Central Florida nonprofit organizations during their 3rd annual Community Giving Celebration.
Ask an Addition Financial Expert: Relationship Advisor Offers Insight on Current Savings Account Rates
When it comes to saving money, you always want to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck, by taking advantage of high yield savings accounts.
Addition Financial and Community Partners Expand Pre-School Financial Literacy Program
A Financial Literacy Program for Preschools uses Junior Achievement’s JA Ourselves curriculum to teach five 30-minute lessons focused on choices, needs versus wants, and giving to a worthy cause. The five lessons are: This or That? Make a Choice; Do I Need What I Want; A Penny Earned; A Penny Saved; A Penny Shared. The JA trained classroom teacher will reinforce the learning objectives throughout the year.
Addition Financial Foundation Awards $175,000 to Nonprofits at 2024 Community Giving Celebration
The Addition Financial Foundation delivered big checks and even bigger smiles today to ten Central Florida nonprofit organizations during their 3rd annual Community Giving Celebration at the Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus. The Foundation donated a total of $175,000 in unrestricted funds to a wide-ranging group of local nonprofits making an impact in the community.
Addition Financial Partners with Orlando Startup PETE to Innovate Team Training with Cutting-Edge AI Tools
Addition Financial Credit Union announced today they are partnering with EdTech startup PETE to enhance team training for the credit union with AI-driven learning platforms. Addition Financial is the first financial institution to partner with the Orlando-based company.
Addition Financial Named One of Forbes' Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2024
Addition Financial Credit Union has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Local Teachers Receive Free Classroom Makeovers from Addition Financial
Four deserving Central Florida teachers will be able to hit the ground running when the 2024-2025 school year starts later this month, receiving free “dream makeovers” for their respective classrooms.
Addition Financial Credit Union Launches New Best-in-Class Digital Banking Experience with Lumin Digital
Addition Financial Credit Union is excited to announce the launch of their new innovative, state-of-the-art digital banking platform in partnership with Lumin Digital, a leading provider in cloud-based digital banking.
Addition Financial Partners with Orange Technical College to Provide Support, Financial Education
Addition Financial Credit Union announced a new partnership with Orange Technical College, Central Florida’s premier technical education provider, supporting the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The collaboration deepens Addition Financial’s long relationship with Orange County Public Schools as the school’s preferred credit union and bolsters their commitment to supporting education and fostering community growth.
University of Central Florida Names Addition Financial Credit Union as a Pegasus Partner
The University of Central Florida announced this week Addition Financial Credit Union is the first financial institution to be recognized as a Pegasus Partner. Addition Financial joins AdventHealth, Orlando Health and Nemours Children’s Health as organizations that share the university’s vision and commitment to continuing to lead the region in key industries such as aerospace, engineering, defense, optics, digital media, finance and healthcare.
Addition Financial Credit Union Promotes Betsy Thompson to Director of Commercial Lending
Addition Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Betsy Thompson has been promoted to the position of Director of Commercial Lending and Business Services. In her new role, Betsy will oversee the credit union’s commercial lending production, as well as manage the servicing of business member accounts.
High School Branch Program by the Numbers: 2023-2024 School Year
Addition Financial Credit Union completed its 16th year of its High School Branch Program in May, and the numbers add up to another class of students successfully running branches in Central Florida high schools. Here you can check out some of the highlights from the financial education and on-the-job work experience the students accrued during the 2023-2024 school year
Addition Financial Awards 2024 JAM Scholarships to Central Florida Students
Addition Financial Credit Union helped a group of accomplished Central Florida students along their college career, awarding $65,000 in scholarships this month.
Addition Financial High School Branch Program Featured on WESH 2 News
Student tellers at the St. Cloud High School Addition Financial branch in Osceola County made the most of the chance to put their growing financial knowledge on full display, via a WESH 2 News story.
Addition Financial Credit Union Expanding High School Branch Program to Osceola High School
Addition Financial Credit Union and the School District of Osceola County announced an expansion of their High School Branch Program partnership, with plans to open a student-run Addition Financial branch at Osceola High School.
Addition Financial Credit Union to Provide Hands-On Financial Education Through Partnership with Junior Achievement and JA Biztown®
Addition Financial Credit Union announced they are expanding their partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Florida to serve as a banking partner for the popular JA Biztown® program offered to elementary and middle school students across the greater Orlando area.
Newsweek Names Addition Financial Credit Union One of America’s Best Credit Unions for 2024
Addition Financial Credit Union announced that it is recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Addition Financial Credit Union Launches Co-Branded Debit Card to Support Volusia County Schools
Addition Financial Credit Union is welcoming Volusia County Schools to its popular School District Debit Card Program, with the launch of a co-branded Volusia County card that will support schools in the district. With the partnership, students, faculty, staff, and residents across Volusia County will have the opportunity to actively contribute to their local school district with every transaction they make.
Addition Financial Credit Union Surprises 2024 Renovate to Educate Winners
Teachers at four Central Florida public schools will barely recognize their teaching space in a few months, after learning they’ve been selected to receive dream classroom makeovers thanks to Addition Financial Credit Union’s Renovate to Educate program.
Addition Financial Credit Union Extends Central FL Healthcare Support Through Seminole State College Nursing Program Partnership
Addition Financial Credit Union expanded its commitment to Central Florida’s healthcare industry this month in announcing a partnership with Seminole State College of Florida’s Nursing program, which has big expansion plans of its own.
Addition Financial Credit Union Helps Break Ground on Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion at the University of Central Florida
With a few shovels full of dirt, impressive renderings of a new state-of-art nursing pavilion at the University of Central Florida became closer to reality Friday, as the UCF College of Nursing broke ground on the project, thanks to generous support from community donors, including Dr. Phillips Charities, Orlando Health, AdventHealth, and Addition Financial Credit Union.
Addition Financial Credit Union Hosts U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost for Discussion of Pressing Issues Affecting Credit Unions
U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost convened with key leaders from several Central Florida credit unions this month for a vital discussion on numerous topics crucial to credit unions and the communities they serve. The meeting was organized by The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates and hosted by Addition Financial Credit Union at their credit union branch on North Mills Avenue in Orlando.
Addition Financial CEO and President Delivers Address at University of Central Florida 2023 Fall Commencement
“Having a plan is not nearly as important as being prepared.” That message was a central theme in the address by Addition Financial Credit Union President and CEO Kevin Miller at the Fall 2023 Commencement for several colleges at the University of Central Florida.
Addition Financial’s “MicrOviedo” Branch Featured in News 6 Report
Some young Seminole county students are doing some big things in Addition Financial Credit Union’s smallest “branch”.
Addition Financial Credit Union appoints Alex DeJesus as Senior Vice President of Member Experience
Addition Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Alex DeJesus has joined the senior management team as the new Senior Vice President of Member Experience. In his new role, DeJesus will oversee all aspects of member experience strategy and operations, focused on delivering exceptional service and enhancing the financial well-being of the credit union’s members.