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In efforts driven by Visions employees, this year’s campaign (November and December 2023) benefitted more than 13 community organizations throughout their three-state footprint in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The Season of Giving supports organization-wide projects in addition to regional and local initiatives that are championed by employees. Fifteen employees organized giveback projects, including donation drives for clothes, toys, gifts, and pet supplies that were then distributed by partnering organizations and nonprofits in Visions communities.

Senator Webb presented Muse with the Senate Commendation Award during a Black History Month celebration (February 2024) that underscored the vital contributions and achievements of Black individuals and businesses in the community. The award presentation noted that Muse’s leadership, characterized by positivity and encouragement, has significantly contributed to the economic development of the Southern Tier and that his active participation on numerous community boards and advisory councils nationwide further exemplifies his commitment to the community.

Visions Federal Credit Union’s President/CEO Ty Muse joined credit union industry leaders and representatives of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) during the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame event at the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC, where they were thrilled to announce the creation of the AACUC’s Future Fund. Visions is one of nine initial investors in the new Future Fund and Muse is proud to serve as the founding Chairperson for the initiative.

At our 58th Annual Meeting, held on March 16, 2024 at Visions Headquarters in Endwell, NY, three directors were elected to our Board of Directors. Michael A. Mullen, Mary C. Robinson, and Denise B. Stoughton were reelected to three-year terms on the Board of Directors. At the meeting, Chairperson Christopher H. Marion also recognized James J. Lewis for five years of volunteer service.

In the news this year: 2023.10.12 Visions Cuts Debt for 100 Educators. 2023.10.01 Visions to Host Free Veterans Expo. 2023.09.01 Visions Branches to Pilot Wearable Closed Captioning Device. 2023.08.28 Visions and SU Partner for Student Veterans.

Visions Federal Credit Union has made a third installment toward Project Education (in November 2023), a million-dollar pledge to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). The $100,000 donation will support the NJEA’s Office of Human and Civil Rights, Equity and Governance and fund the Visions Grant for Social Justice through the Hipp Foundation.

Reading, PA – Visions Federal Credit Union’s new branch is open for business at 35 North 6th Street in downtown Reading, PA. The Visions branch is on the ground floor of a registered historic building, formerly Berks County Trust...

Endwell, NY – On GivingTuesday, Visions Federal Credit Union matched $10,000 in member donations to nonprofit organizations. The gift match was part of a corporate giveback challenge for Visions members to support their favorite causes on GivingTuesday, a philanthropic holiday that follows Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

Binghamton, NY – On November 6th, Visions Federal Credit Union hosted their 2nd annual Veterans Expo at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Binghamton, NY. The event offered community members a free opportunity to network, celebrate veterans, and connect with organizations that serve veterans and their families in Broome County and throughout the region.

Endwell, NY – Over the summer, one hundred educators each received $1,000 from Visions Federal Credit Union to help reduce their student loan debt. The cash awards, known as the Student Loan Eraser, are a more recent addition to Visions Loves Educators, a program created by Visi…

Endwell, NY – To enhance accessibility of branch services, Visions Federal Credit Union is planning to pilot a device titled “Badger” at select locations. Developed by Satellite Displays, Inc., Badger is a smart device that can provide closed captions for conversations in real…

SYRACUSE, NY – Visions Federal Credit Union and Syracuse University's Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) announced the launch of the Visions Student Veteran Success Program at Veteran and Military Connected Student Orientation last week. The program will provide new…