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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.

SRP Federal Credit Union Interim CEO Liz Ponder and Carver Elementary School Principal Melvin Farmer, standing alongside members of the Carver Elementary School Beta Club, hold a check sponsoring the club's upcoming trip to Orlando, Florida for the National Junior Beta Convention.

SRP Federal Credit Union Sponsors Carver Elementary School Beta Club’s Trip to National Junior Beta Convention

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May 13, 2025

Wadley, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union representatives presented the Carver Elementary School Beta Club with a sponsorship of $13,700, which will support the club’s upcoming trip to the National Junior Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida, in a special check presentation on May 12.

 

Nineteen Carver Elementary School students will depart for the convention in June, joining fellow Beta Club members from schools across the United States to compete in multiple fine arts categories.

 

“We are so excited for our students, school, and community to compete once again at the national level in digital arts, drawing, accessory design, and dance. Our students have worked incredibly hard, and this generous support from SRP gives them the chance to shine on a national stage. We’re proud of their dedication and excited for what lies ahead at the National Junior Beta Convention,” said Carver Elementary School Principal Melvin Farmer.

 

Carver Elementary School, located in rural Wadley, GA, serves pre-K through fifth grade students in the Jefferson County School District. Guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union is committed to helping enhance education across the Central Savannah River Area.

 

“At SRP Federal Credit Union, we value our communities and strive to uplift local students,” said Liz Ponder, Interim Chief Executive Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to sponsor the outstanding students in the Carver Elementary School Beta Club as they compete in the fine arts and prepare for success in middle school and beyond.”

Carver Elementary School Beta Club members perform a dance at the SRP Federal Credit Union check presentation. The team plans to compete at the National Junior Beta Convention in June.

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 from SRP Federal Credit Union and Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School gather after dropping off shoes from SRP's shoe drive for OWES students.

SRP Foundation and SRP Team Members Provide New Shoes for Oakwood-Windsor Elementary Students

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March 25, 2025

Aiken County, SC – Every student at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School received a brand-new pair of shoes at an assembly on March 17, thanks to the generosity of SRP Federal Credit Union team members and the support of the SRP Foundation.

 

The initiative, led by Interim CEO Liz Ponder and team member Tonya Edge, brought together employees from various departments and branches to donate hundreds of shoes. Board Chair Sandra DeVoe Bland, the Board of Directors and the SRP Foundation also played a vital role in ensuring every child received a new pair.

 

This collaborative effort extended beyond SRP, as Oakwood-Windsor Elementary’s teachers, staff, and families worked together to provide shoe sizes and favorite colors for each student. By the end of the school day, every child left with a new pair of shoes and an extra sense of confidence.

Students at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School try out their new shoes, donated by SRP Federal Credit Union.
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary students try out their new sneakers. Every student at Oakwood-Windsor received a new pair of shoes from SRP's shoe drive.

“At Oakwood-Windsor Elementary, we embrace the fact that in order to grow a child’s academic brain, we must also nurture their physical, social, and emotional well-being,” said Davina Truitt, Principal of Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School. “It truly takes a village to accomplish this, and at OWES, we have the absolute best village around! We are extremely thankful for community partners like SRP Federal Credit Union, who recognize that the future of the world is in our classrooms and are helping to make a difference—one Wise Owl at a time.”

 

Kristen Mulvey, School Counselor at Oakwood-Windsor, echoed the sentiment: “Our students come from all walks of life, and they know better than anyone that it takes a village to help raise children to be successful. We are so grateful to SRP for helping our Wise Owls walk a little taller, feel more confident in their step, and know that the adults in their lives truly care about their well-being.”

 

Liz Ponder, Interim CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union, expressed appreciation for the generosity of SRP’s team members and the lasting impact of the initiative. “At SRP Federal Credit Union, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. Seeing the joy on the children’s faces as they received their brand-new shoes was truly heartwarming. Every child deserves to walk with confidence, and we are honored to support our local students in such a meaningful way. This shoe drive is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together to make a difference.”

 

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 195,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by both the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.

 

The SRP Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by SRP Federal Credit Union in 2024, serves as a resource to nonprofit organizations and initiatives that support positive change with passion and commitment to the quality of life in our communities.  The SRP Foundation focuses on human services, healthcare, housing, education and those initiatives that empower individuals to overcome barriers and pursue a better life. 

 

For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

SRP employees volunteering at The Master's Table soup kitchen in Downtown Augusta.
SRP team members stop for a photo after volunteering at The Master's Table in Augusta, GA. The soup kitchen, run by Golden Harvest Food Bank, is one of many locations where SRP volunteers helped the community in 2024.

SRP Federal Credit Union Invests Over $1 Million and Thousands of Volunteer Hours in Local Communities

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February 27, 2025

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union reinforced its commitment to community support in 2024, contributing more than $1 million in donations and dedicating thousands of volunteer hours across their 10-county service area in Georgia and South Carolina.

 

“At SRP Federal Credit Union, we exist to make the people we serve and the communities we serve better,” said Eric Jenkins, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union. “We take great pride in our role as a community partner. We are honored to support organizations that make an impact in the lives of our members and neighbors.”

 

In 2024, SRP team members actively participated in 484 community events and volunteer initiatives, collectively contributing 6,585 hours of service. Their efforts supported a wide range of causes, including hunger relief, education, financial wellness, and other critical community needs.

 

In addition to hands-on service, SRP’s financial contributions played a vital role in enhancing local communities. Donations helped fund education, healthcare, financial wellness programs, and charitable organizations. Several local high schools benefited from SRP’s Affinity Debit Card Program, which provides funding through member participation.

 

Guided by the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," SRP remains dedicated to strengthening the communities it serves. As the organization looks ahead to 2025, it remains committed to making a lasting, positive impact.

 

Rated one of only twenty-two credit unions nationwide with a top rating by Weiss Financial Ratings, SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, SC, and provides financial services to more than 197,000 members. For more information about SRP Federal Credit Union’s community initiatives, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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