ēCO Credit Union Blog

ēCO Credit Union has a strong commitment to the communities where our members live, work and play. Through the #ēCOmmunity program, we are proud to recognize people and community groups who go above and beyond for their community. Each month in 2020, members of the community who embody the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” will be nominated by ēCO employees to be “Credit Unioned.” 

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Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have closely followed updates from the Center for Disease Control and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Based on their guidance, we are excited to announce the following branch lobbies will re-open on Monday, June 1: Alabaster, Clay, Gardendale, McCalla, and Riverchase. Lobbies will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drive-thrus will continue to be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Whether you are getting your backyard ready to be a stay-cation oasis or you need a little extra help paying for a much-needed getaway, ēCO Credit Union is excited to offer our members the opportunity to skip a loan payment this summer.

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For April, we asked the community to help us honor a person or group working in the medical field. We have all seen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those working on the frontlines are truly embodying the credit union philosophy, and we want to do our part to show our appreciation as they work tirelessly to keep us safe and healthy. After receiving several nominations, we randomly selected Roderick Watkins, the Administrator for Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge, as our #ēCOmmunity recipient for April. 

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The Coronavirus has financially impacted people in our city, state, and nation. On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law.  The CARES Act is intended to help those who have suffered economic hardship as a result of COVID-19.

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Through the #eCOmmunity program, we are proud to recognize people and community groups who go above and beyond for their community. In April, we hope to honor a person or group working in the medical field by sending a meal, provided by a local restaurant.

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Wherever you find yourself, eCO is here to support you. In addition to taking measures to keep our members and employees safe, we also want to do our part to help you through tough financial times.

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During trying times, the mission of the credit union movement shines. We are people helping people. ēCO Credit Union is here to serve you in the good times and the bad times! Here is a quick guide for our members as we continue to navigate through these trying times.

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At ēCO Credit Union, we know for many this trying and uncertain time brings a number of financial concerns. It is during these times the mission of the credit union movement shines. We are people helping people. ēCO exists to serve you and help you in the good times and the bad times.

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Mia Robinson, Homewood Branch Manager, nominated the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SROs) to be “Credit Unioned” for the month of March. Robinson nominated the Jefferson County SROs because of their commitment to ensure the safety of the students on a day-to-day basis.

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