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SRP representatives Shana Reid, Luis Alejandro, and Greg Gibson join Catherine Center, VP of Development for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta, and Christian Center OasisVIP Multicultural Church Pastor Angel Maestre with a ceremonial check for $25,000 to help fund the Oasis Club Summer Camp.

SRP Federal Credit Union Helps Fund Summer Camp for Members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta

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June 10, 2025

Augusta, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta celebrated the start of summer with a check presentation surrounded by staff and youth served at a South Augusta Club. SRP presented Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta with a check for $25,000 to support Summer Camp at the Oasis Club. 

 

“We are incredibly thankful for SRP’s continued support of our organization and for their relentless commitment to helping youth in our community,” said Kim Evans, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta.

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta provides after school and summer programming to over 6,900 youth every year. Summer camp at the Oasis Club includes six weeks of programming based on a variety of themes and includes field trips, healthy meals and snacks, sports programming and outdoor activities, and academic support during the summer months.

 

“At SRP Federal Credit Union, we are committed to the credit union philosophy of 'People Helping People.' We strive to strengthen the communities we serve, and we are proud to help local students build a strong foundation for academic and financial success through programs like the Oasis Club Summer Camp," said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union.

 

Summer Camp is critical to mitigating learning loss, providing youth with a safe environment in which they can grow, and providing parents and guardians the care their families need when school is not in session.

 

The Oasis Club serves a predominantly Hispanic population in Augusta, and its location and partnership with Christian Center OasisVIP Multicultural Church is pivotal to its success in the community. Pastor Angel Maestre works closely with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta leadership to ensure the needs of the local community are being met and families have access to the wraparound services provided by the organization.

 

“God is good, and the Bible says that when two or more get together in agreement things like this could happened! I have seen that when BGCGA came to be partner with the vision that God had put in my heart, things started to move on the right direction, the direction to bless the kids in our community,” said Pastor Angel Maestre.

 

For more information or to request an interview, please contact Catherine Center at (706) 504-4071 ext. 221 or ccenter@bgcgreateraugusta.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors where all members will be on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. 

 

To accomplish this, Boys & Girls Clubs programs offer a variety of daily activities tailored to achieve intended outcomes, delivered using age appropriate, research-based curriculum. Program activities are centered on the following key components of youth development, including college and career readiness: 

  • Character & Leadership Development
  • The Arts
  • Life and Workforce Readiness
  • Health & Life Skills
  • Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
  • STEM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta serves over 6,900 youth annually across the Greater Augusta Area in Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, Hancock, and Washington Counties.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 197,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union present the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center with a check funding the organization's summer STEAM program.

SRP Funds STEAM Summer Program at Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center

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May 16, 2025

Johnson, SC – Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center with a donation of $11,500 on May 15 to benefit the organization’s NASA Astro STEAM Summer Academy.

“SRP Federal Credit Union’s generous support of the NASA Astro STEAM Summer Academy is more than a donation—it’s an investment in the future of our youth. Their commitment empowers us to spark curiosity, nurture innovation, and provide life-changing opportunities for students in under-resourced communities. We are deeply grateful for their partnership in helping us inspire the next generation of explorers, engineers, and leaders,” said Marcella Edwards, CEO of the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center.

The five-week summer program, scheduled to begin on June 9, will allow K-12 students to explore topics like NASA Earth and space science, technology, engineering, rocketry, robotics, and computer science through engaging, hands-on activities.

“We are thrilled to support the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center’s NASA Astro STEAM Summer Academy,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “Giving back is at the heart of what we do at SRP Federal Credit Union, and we hope to help local students prepare for success in school and beyond.”

Guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union remains committed to strengthening the communities it serves. Other recent SRP initiatives to uplift local students include: donations for local high schools from the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program, a shoe drive for an Aiken County elementary school, partnerships with Augusta Technical College and USC Aiken, and more.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Aiken County Public School District Receives Over $290,000 from 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program Proceeds

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May 14, 2025

Aiken, SC – At the May 13 Aiken County Board of Education meeting, representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Aiken County Public School District with over $290,000 in proceeds from the 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program, benefiting nine local high schools.


The funds, totaling $290,019.25, reflect donations made by SRP Federal Credit Union in 2024 derived from SRP Affinity Debit Card usage. Each time a member uses an Affinity card, a donation is made to the corresponding school.


“SRP Federal Credit Union continues to be an extraordinary partner in public education. The success of the Affinity Debit Card Program has far exceeded our expectations, providing our high schools with the resources to fund specialized needs that enhance campus culture and support students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Dr. Corey Murphy, Superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools.


The nine Aiken County public high schools benefitting from the Affinity program include: the Aiken County Career Technology Center, Aiken High School, Aiken Scholars Academy, Midland Valley High School, North Augusta High School, Ridge Spring-Monetta High School, Silver Bluff High School, South Aiken High School, and Wagener-Salley High School.


Each school has full discretion over how the funds are used, allowing flexibility to address its greatest needs. Past donations have supported technology upgrades, student incentives, teacher certifications, school equipment, team uniforms, and more.


Since its founding in 2018, the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program has provided more than $2 million for 46 schools across eight counties in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Participating schools include public, private, and charter high schools, as well as the Augusta Technical College Foundation.


“This milestone donation is a direct result of our members’ ongoing commitment to supporting local schools through everyday spending,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “Good things are happening at SRP!”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Members, families, and guests enjoy an outdoor movie showing at SRP Federal Credit Union's Administrative Campus. Pictured is a previous SRP Movie Night from Spring 2024.

SRP Federal Credit Union to Host Member Appreciation Movie Night, Featuring “Inside Out 2”

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April 29, 2025

SRP Movie Night

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will welcome members, families, and guests at its semi-annual Member Appreciation Movie Night at the SRP Administrative Campus on Friday, May 2, featuring Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”

 

The free, family-friendly event will offer face painting, popcorn, and fun for all ages before the movie begins at 8 p.m.

 

The SRP Federal Credit Union Administrative Campus is located at 1070 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC. The event will take place outdoors, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for a night of community entertainment.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Employees from SRP Federal Credit Union and Augusta Data Storage receive and prepare old documents for the shred truck at the Spring 2025 SRP Shred Fest.

SRP Shred Fest Prepares Over 30,000 Pounds of Documents for Safe Disposal

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April 29, 2025

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union provided a free drive-through shredding service at its administrative campus on the morning of Saturday, April 26, helping over 1,000 visitors dispose of old documents.

 

With three Augusta Data Storage shredding trucks at the event, SRP’s Spring 2025 Shred Fest resulted in 30,540 pounds of shredded documents ready for safe disposal.

 

Over 30 SRP team members volunteered at the event, ensuring Shred Fest ran smoothly and greeting every visitor with a friendly smile.

 

SRP Federal Credit Union offers free shredding services at its semi-annual Shred Fest to provide SRP members and community members with a way to dispose of sensitive documents securely.

 

“Our SRP team is dedicated to lending a helping hand in our community, and the high turnout at this spring’s Shred Fest was inspiring,” said Grace Helms, Assistant Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Community Development at SRP Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to meet this need for our members.”

An SRP team member, wearing a safety vest, empties a garbage bag full of paper documents into a bin that reads "Paper Only." Cars in line for Shred Fest are visible in the background.
SRP team member Alicia Prasad adds a bag of old documents to a bin for shredding. Over 30 SRP team members from across branches and departments volunteered to ensure Shred Fest ran smoothly.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

The Shepeard Community Blood Center's Bloodmobile is parked outside SRP Federal Credit Union's administrative building for a community blood drive on April 22, 2025.

SRP Federal Credit Union Community Blood Drive Saves Up to 39 Lives

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April 25, 2025

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union hosted the Shepeard Community Blood Center’s Bloodmobile for a community blood drive at its administrative campus on April 22, resulting in donations totaling 13 pints that can save up to 39 lives in the CSRA.


19 SRP team members and community members participated in the blood drive, generously setting aside time to donate blood for local patients through Shepeard’s mobile facility.

An SRP team member is donating blood inside the Shepeard Community Blood Center's Bloodmobile donation facility.
Loretta Jackson, SRP Commercial Construction Lending Specialist, donates at SRP's community blood drive. Jackson said her experience was pleasant and stress-free, and she enjoyed helping her local community.

Committed to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, SRP Federal Credit Union hosts community blood drives quarterly. These drives allow SRP team members to contribute to an important cause and save CSRA lives.


“SRP Federal Credit Union is dedicated to uplifting the communities we serve, and we are incredibly proud of our team members who selflessly give blood to local patients in need,” said Liz Ponder, Interim CEO, SRP Federal Credit Union. “Good things are happening at SRP!”

An SRP team member donates blood inside the Bloodmobile.
Shaquana O'Neal, SRP Financial Specialist, donates blood inside the Shepeard Bloodmobile. O'Neal, who said she was motivated by the lives she could save, was among several SRP employees who generously gave blood on April 22.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union present checks to the Columbia County School District and the Richmond County School System at the districts' respective Board of Education meetings on April 22. Left: Columbia County; Right: Richmond County.

SRP Federal Credit Union Donates Over $66,000 to Local High Schools Through Affinity Debit Card Program

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April 23, 2025

Augusta, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Richmond County School System and the Columbia County School District with a combined total of over $66,000 from proceeds generated through the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program. The donations were announced during the respective Board of Education meetings held on April 22.

 

A check for $11,317.91 was presented to the Richmond County School System, while the Columbia County School District received $55,157.80. These funds represent all 2024 transactions made by SRP members using Affinity Debit Cards customized for each participating high school.

 

Through the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program, members can select debit cards featuring unique designs representing local high schools or Augusta Technical College. Each time a member uses their card for a purchase, SRP donates funds to the school displayed on the card. Since the program’s inception in 2018, more than $2 million has been donated to 46 schools across eight counties in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).

 

“We are grateful for this continued partnership between SRP Federal Credit Union and our five high schools,” said Dr. Steven Flynt, Columbia County School District Superintendent. “Their efforts align with our strategic plan objectives that aim to enrich student achievement through community engagement. These funds allow our schools to enhance the high-level of learning that happens in classrooms across the Columbia County School District. Thank you, SRP Federal Credit Union, for all you do to engage, enrich, and inspire our students and staff.”

 

In addition, Dr. Malinda Cobb, Richmond County School System Interim Superintendent said, “The Richmond County School System is grateful for SRP Federal Credit Union’s continued partnership and their investment in our students. Support from the Affinity Debit Card Program helps create more opportunities for learning, growth, and success in our schools. Their commitment to education and to our community is deeply appreciated.”

 

The 11 Richmond County high schools benefiting from the program include: Academy of Richmond County, Butler High School, Cross Creek High School, Glenn Hills High School, Hephzibah High School, Lucy C. Laney High School, T.W. Josey High School, Westside High School, A.R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School, Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, and Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School.

 

In Columbia County, Affinity funds will support Evans High School, Greenbrier High School, Grovetown High School, Harlem High School, and Lakeside High School.

 

Participating schools have full discretion over how the funds are used, allowing flexibility to address their greatest needs. Past donations have supported teacher certifications, technology upgrades, student incentives, team uniforms, school equipment, and more.

 

“The SRP Affinity Debit Card Program would not be possible without the support of our loyal members who choose to give back with every swipe,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer at SRP Federal Credit Union. “At SRP, we believe in the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People,’ and we’re proud to help uplift students and educators across Richmond and Columbia Counties.”

 

Three SRP representatives and the Columbia County School District superintendent hold a large check for a ceremonial check presentation.
Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union join Columbia County School District Superintendent Dr. Steven Flynt in a check presentation at the April 22 Columbia County Board of Education meeting. From left to right: Michael Clennett, SRP team member; Dr. Flynt, Superintendent; Yvonne Meeks, SRP team member; Terry Meeks, SRP board member.
Three SRP representatives and two Richmond County School System representatives hold a ceremonial check.
Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union join Richmond County School System leaders in a check presentation at the April 22 Richmond County Board of Education meeting. From left to right: Shawnda Stovall, President, Richmond County Board of Education; Charmaine Finch, SRP team member; Shana Reid, SRP Chief Development Officer; Grace Helms, SRP team member; Dr. Malinda Cobb, Richmond County School System Interim Superintendent.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

A collage graphic showing the following: Top left: SRP Federal Credit Union Community Development team members Michael Clennett, Charmaine Finch, and Grace Helms stand behind a table featuring SRP folders, pens, and other items. Right: Community Development team member Yvonne Meeks leads a game of financial jeopardy at USC Aiken. Bottom left: A view of the game board for Financial Jeopardy by SRP Federal Credit Union.

SRP Federal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Event at USC Aiken

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April 22, 2025

Aiken, SC – On April 2, SRP Federal Credit Union hosted Pace Your Finances, a financial education event for college students at the University of South Carolina Aiken.

 

Led by SRP’s Community Development Department, the event featured a Jeopardy!-style trivia game focused on credit. Students competed for prizes while learning about essential financial topics such as credit scores, loans, and more.

 

The event reflects SRP’s continued commitment to promoting financial literacy at the university level. In 2024, SRP and the USC Aiken School of Business Administration launched Pacer $mart, a financial education initiative designed to serve both college and high school students.

 

Developed to equip students with the tools they need for long-term financial success, the Pacer $mart program offers a comprehensive personal finance curriculum that encourages informed decision-making. In March, representatives from SRP and USC Aiken unveiled a co-branded classroom and hallway dedicated to the program.

 

Rooted in the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union continues to invest in financial education across the communities it serves. In addition to Pacer $mart, SRP offers a variety of educational resources, including seminars, counseling, school visits, and more.

 

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Members of SRP's Marketing and Community Development Team prepare to drop off 47 Easter baskets for seniors in Aiken County as part of United Way of Aiken County's Be a Bunny outreach project.

SRP Federal Credit Union Donates 47 Care Baskets for Aiken County Seniors

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April 18, 2025

Aiken, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union team members donated, assembled, and dropped off dozens of Easter baskets for United Way of Aiken County’s Be a Bunny outreach project, which provides helpful items for seniors in need.

 

Team members from across departments and branches at SRP contributed to the initiative. The festive baskets included hygiene supplies, activity books, reading glasses, non-perishable foods, sugar-free candy, nutritional shakes, socks, blankets, and more.

 

The SRP Community Development team dropped off all 47 baskets at Aiken Senior Life Services on April 4, adding to shelves full of donated baskets for seniors in the community.

 

Committed to the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union team members are dedicated to giving back to the community. In 2024, SRP team members contributed 6,585 hours of volunteer service supporting a wide range of causes.

 

“At SRP, we exist to make the people we serve and the communities we serve better. We are in awe of our team members’ unwavering efforts to improve lives in our community,” said Yvonne Meeks, Community Development Representative, SRP Federal Credit Union. “Good things are happening at SRP!”

 

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Representatives of USCA and SRP Federal Credit Union prepare to cut the ribbon on the newly designed Pacer $mart hallway and classroom.

USCA and SRP Federal Credit Union Unveil New Pacer $mart Classroom

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March 27, 2025

Aiken, SC – Representatives from SRP Federal Credit Union and the University of South Carolina Aiken gathered on March 21 to celebrate the unveiling of a newly designed classroom and hallway dedicated to financial education at the university.

 

The new learning space will host Pacer $mart, a financial education program created in partnership between SRP and USCA’s School of Business Administration. Designed to equip college and high school students with financial knowledge, the program covers key personal finance topics, including budgeting, saving, credit, investing, insurance, taxes, and economics.

 

“The Pacer $mart program is a testament to the power of partnership in shaping students’ financial futures,” said Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann, Chancellor at USCA. “This newly designed space will serve as a dynamic hub for financial learning, equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.”

 

Located inside USCA’s Business & Education building, the newly branded Pacer $mart classroom will serve as a hub for guest speakers, financial success camps, and other educational initiatives. The classroom and adjoining hallway feature wall murals that incorporate university and SRP branding, along with an inspiring quote from Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

 

SRP Federal Credit Union remains dedicated to the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” by fostering financial education in the communities it serves. In addition to the Pacer $mart program, SRP provides personal financial education through seminars, financial counseling, school visits, and more.

 

“Uplifting our communities through financial education is a cornerstone of our mission at SRP,” said Liz Ponder, Interim CEO, SRP Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to partner with USC Aiken to empower students with the knowledge and skills they need for lifelong financial success.”

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