HBCU Scholarship Application Period Open

This year, Delta Community will award $20,000 in scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Our second HBCU Scholarship entry period is now open and will run through October 31! If you know an exceptional student attending an HBCU or a graduating high school senior who has received an official acceptance letter to one, tell us why they deserve to receive a $5,000 scholarship. You may also nominate yourself. Delta Community will select two winners from among the most compelling submissions to each receive a $5,000 award.

Executive Insights Series

Delta Community Credit Union is more than just a place to bank, we’re a resource for information to help you navigate financial questions in your day-to-day life. Check out the latest edition of Executive Insights, where the leaders of Delta Community delve into the topics top of mind for savvy consumers. The series is hosted by Jai Rogers, Vice President, Business and Community Development, and Reina Jones, Assistant Vice President, Community Development.

In our latest video, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Shepherd, and Senior Vice President, Branch Delivery and Operations, Pam Davis, discuss how the pandemic changed the consumer expectation of service and delivery, and how Delta Community continues to meet the evolving financial needs of our members throughout a challenging environment. Don’t miss these information packed sessions with Delta Community’s executive leaders!

2023 Philanthropic Fund Still Open

The application period for the 2023 Philanthropic Fund grant awards is still open! This annual program provides financial support to registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in our 16-county metro Atlanta servicing region as well as our three out-of-state branch communities. Throughout 2023, Delta Community will distribute a total of $150,000 to 20 non-profit organizations committed to the health and well-being of young people, financial literacy and educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEM/STEAM).

Interested organizations can review the 2023 Philanthropic Fund grant guidelines and submit an application on our website by August 31, 2022.

Love to Learn Youth Members Contest

It’s back-to-school time and we’re celebrating with our Sandy Savers and Cool Cash Kids! One of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children is how to earn and save money wisely, and the Delta Community Youth Love to Learn Contest is a great way to establish a tradition of saving with your young ones while having fun. Your child can share with us what they most look forward to learning this school year with a photo, drawing, poem, video or another creative way, and we’ll select 10 winners to receive a $100 deposit to their Youth Savings Account. To enter the contest, complete and return the contest entry form and creative entry for your saver(s) by August 31, 2022. 

Philanthropic Fund Grants Awarded in July

We recently presented three more grants from our 2022 Philanthropic Fund, totaling $17,500 to the organizations listed below:

Kate’s Club received $5,000 to go towards their mission to empower children and teens facing life after the death of a parent, sibling or caregiver. The funding will impact the more than 1,000 grieving children and families Kate’s Club serves.

Lekotek of Georgia was awarded $5,000 to help with their mission of facilitating the inclusion of children with disabilities into their families, schools and communities by providing accessible play, adapted toys, technology, information and resources.

Scottdale Early Learning received $2,500 for their Scottdale Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program. This program provides child development information, support and encouragement to families who need help with their child’s development during their first crucial early years of development.

Throughout this year, Delta Community Philanthropic Fund will invest a total of $125,000 in 20 metro Atlanta non-profit organizations that support the physical and financial needs of people who live within the communities we serve.

Get Rewarded With our Visa^® Credit Cards

Enjoy the spending power of a Delta Community Visa Platinum Rewards Credit Card with no annual fee and a wide array of rewards of your choice! You’ll be automatically enrolled in our Reward Points Program with this card, which is perfect for everyday spending, earning 1 point for each $1 spent on eligible purchases. As an added benefit, you can receive up to 10,000 Reward Points when you spend $2,500 in the first 90 days.¹ You can also earn 1.5% Cash Back² on Balance Transfers with no transfer fee. Or, check out our new Visa Signature Credit Card which offers even more generous rewards and exceptional benefits.

To get started, log in to Online Banking or our Mobile App and select Apply for a Loan or Credit Card, or call our Loan Consulting Group at 844-544-9478. You may also have a personalized pre-approved offer waiting for you, which you can check in Online Banking by clicking the Offers tab or in our Mobile App by selecting More and then Offers.

Build Your Career at Delta Community

Want to start your career at one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work? Join the Delta Community team! We are regularly hiring for a variety of positions, including opportunities in our Member Care Center located in Vinings, as well as in our branch locations around metro Atlanta. You can apply online directly through your mobile phone or tablet in just minutes. Learn more about our current openings and apply today!

Financial Education Center Seminars

At Delta Community, we know that knowledge is the key to reaching your financial goals and establishing good financial habits. That’s why we’re offering a series of workshops each month focusing on a different aspect of personal finance. Whether you’re planning for a major milestone or trying to better manage your finances, our Financial Education Center offers the tools to help you achieve financial success.

Our August series will focus on Financial Fitness. We’ll discuss what it means to be financially healthy, ways to administer financial first aid, how to recover after a financial hardship, and steps you can take to improve your credit score. As an exclusive service offering for Delta Community Credit Union, individual counseling sessions with a certified financial counselor from BALANCE are also available this month for members wanting individualized guidance.  

• August 9: Raising a Smart Money Kid | Live Webinar by BALANCE
• August 10: Individual Counseling Sessions by BALANCE
• August 11: Individual Counseling Sessions by BALANCE
• August 11: Are You Financially Healthy? | Live Webinar
• August 16: Financial First Aid | Live Webinar
• August 18: Raising a Smart Money Kid | Live Webinar by BALANCE
• August 24: Rebuilding After a Financial Hardship | Live Webinar
• August 30: Ways to Improve Credit | Live Webinar

 Check our Events & Seminars page for more information on upcoming seminars.

Monthly Blogs

• Be Sure to Use the Right Account Number When Setting Up Direct Deposit: It’s common for Delta Community members to link their Credit Union accounts, such as a Savings Account, to a Checking Account, or to link their Credit Union accounts to other financial institutions or to the U.S. government, such as linking an account with the federal Internal Revenue Service for paying taxes or receiving tax refunds. If you are linking accounts, be certain you are always using your correct Delta Community Credit Union account information/number.
• How to Have a Winning School or Extracurricular Sports Budget: Sports are a wonderful activity for children; they can strengthen them physically and help keep them healthy, bring new friends into their lives, and teach them important life lessons, including teamwork, responsibility, discipline and courtesy. Supporting sports for your child or teenager can be expensive, especially if there are several children participating in these popular school or extracurricular activities.