Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Proudly Announces Its Support of the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center’s Tiny Home Village
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its support of the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center’s Tiny Home Village. It is committed to donating Fifteen Thousand Dollars.
The Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center (VWHRC) opened in May of 2009, based on the founding belief that all Military Veterans have earned recognition, respect, and assistance from the nation they so honorably served. In accordance with its mission, The Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center has opened its first tiny house village for veterans in our community. The addition of this village will ensure that the veterans in our community have a clean, and safe place to call home.
Pictured L to R: Chaun Frink, Sergeant First Class, US Army and Carolina Trust Manager IT Network Operations; Ashley Sequeira, Director of Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center; Quentin Pickett, US Navy, Electricians Mate 2nd Class and Carolina Trust Director Facilities Management; Always August, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador; B. Michael Marlowe, Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force (Pilot) and Carolina Trust Board Chairman; James Risser, Sergeant, US Marine Corps and Carolina Trust Supervisory Committee Chairman; Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust President/CEO
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Appoints System Administrator
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Nicholas Holmes to the position of System Administrator.
Nicholas comes to Carolina Trust with over twenty years of Information Technology experience and has held several different roles, most recently as a Modern Workplace Engineer.
Carolina Trust recently hosted its Annual Leadership Conference, where the credit union’s management team discussed ways to improve leadership and service in the upcoming year.
Carolina Trust actively demonstrates the credit union philosophy People Helping People in the communities we serve. We are honored to partner with several organizations to provide deserving students with financial assistance to achieve their higher education goals.
We're proud to announce that for the third year, Carolina Trust will partner with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation for the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Community Service Scholarship ($5,000.00) and the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Legacy Scholarship ($5,000.00).
In addition, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HTC) have partnered to offer two scholarship awards to local graduating high school seniors who wish to continue their education at either Coastal Carolina University (CCU) or Francis Marion University (FMU). Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to rising college freshmen seeking a four-year degree from CCU or FMU.
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Just a friendly reminder, Carolina Trust representatives will not request your account information through text or over the phone.
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Grand Strand Magazine Women in Business Edition
Every October, Grand Strand Magazine does a special Women in Business edition, where a portion of the proceeds are donated to Caring in Our Lifetime, a local non-profit that assists women and men in our area who have breast cancer.
This year, Carolina Trust was the presenting sponsor of the Women in Business edition, with a special feature of our ladies in Senior and Executive Management, as well as the Women in Business luncheon. At the luncheon, Grand Strand Magazine presented Caring In Our Lifetime with a portion of the magazine's proceeds.
October Awareness Days
During the month of October, employees raised awareness for Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence and Down Syndrome by wearing ribbons and apparel associated with each cause. In addition, the credit union donated to Caring in Our Lifetime, Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties, and the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society.
United Way Day of Caring
Employees got to serve the community with United Way of Horry County at their annual day of caring, where they gave Ability Beyond Barriers a face lift by updating flower beds, laying sod, and assisting with other landscaping projects.
Hurricane Helene Employee Donations
Over the past few weeks, Carolina Trust has held an employee supply drive for victims of Hurricane Helene in partnership with Coastal Carolina University's From the Beach to Boone drive. Our Brand Ambassador August dropped off the donated supplies, that went back to Boone with the Appalachian State Football Team after their recent matchup with the Chanticleers.
Tidelands Health In the Pink Walk
Carolina Trust was proud to have employees represent us at the Tidelands Health In the Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. The In the Pink Walk allows people to come together and celebrate survivors, have fun, and raise money and awareness for the Tidelands Health Care Fund.
Wall College Alumni Event
During Coastal Carolina University's Homecoming Week, we celebrated by sponsoring the Wall College Alumni Event at Crooked Hammock Brewery. The Wall College does an excellent job at educating young adults and preparing them for the workforce and the credit union is a proud supporter of their efforts.
Santa's Village Toy Drive
For the seventh year, Carolina Trust is proud to assist with the annual Santa's Village Toy Drive. As part of our partnership, we will be accepting toy donations for the program at our Horry County branches now through December 18th.
Coming Soon: Holiday Skip-A-Pay
To help provide some holiday relief, you may choose to skip your Carolina Trust loan payment during December 2024 or January 2025 for just $25.00*. Interest will continue to accrue on a skipped loan payment and other restrictions may apply. Skip-A-Pay form will be available on the website beginning in late-November.
*Fee must be received before payment date will be changed. Modified loans, mortgage loans, home equity loans or lines of credit, previously modified loan, personal line of credit and VISA Credit Card payments are not eligible. If it is a joint loan, both signatures are required before it is reviewed for approval. The loan must not have been delinquent 60 or more days in the past twelve months and must be open for at least 6 months. Other restrictions may apply.
Member Rewards Program
Carolina Trust FCU will be sunsetting its member rewards program in 2024. Accumulation of points ended on May 31st, 2024. Points will be available for use until December 31st, 2024.
Christmas Club Account
Consider opening a Carolina Trust Christmas Club accountto save for holiday expenses throughout the year while earning a competitive rate on your deposits. Monthly deposits may be made via direct deposit, payroll deduction, or at the Credit Union. Your Christmas Club balance will automatically transfer to your checking or savings account on November 1st.
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All branches will be closed on Thursday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, PO Box 780004, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578, USA, 8434482133
