FAIRWINDS Credit Union Launches Community Heroes Mortgage Program
ORLANDO, FL (April 23, 2024) – Recognizing that home ownership is a challenge for many Central Floridians, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has introduced a new Community Heroes Mortgage Program, designed to assist everyday heroes achieve their home ownership goals more affordably. According to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, in the last five years the median home price has increased by $152,000 (68%). Benefits of the Community Heroes Mortgage Program include: • Lower monthly payments with discounted
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Sponsors Central Florida Zoo’s Bald Eagle Habitat
ORLANDO, FL (March 26, 2024) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to welcome FAIRWINDS Credit Union as the new sponsor of the bald eagle habitat. Seminole County Commissioner Andria Herr, Patricia Rawlings representing Seminole County Commissioner Amy Lockhart, Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte, Seminole County Chamber president and CEO, Rebekah Arthur, Zoo employees, and guests gathered at the bald eagle habitat for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 25. FAIRWINDS has long
FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants
ORLANDO, FL (March 5, 2025) – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2024 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live attended by community leaders and fifteen organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being. The nonprofit organization also named its 2024 FAIRWINDS Foundation Community Unsung Hero recipient is Ana L. Cruz. City
FAIRWINDS Joins Hands with Heart of Florida United Way for 5th Annual Thanksgiving Project
ORLANDO, FL (November 17, 2023) – On Tuesday, November 14, dozens of FAIRWINDS crew members gathered at Dezerland Park Orlando to pack holiday meals during the Heart of Florida United Way’s fifth annual Thanksgiving Project.The annual community-wide initiative aims to provide 4,000 holiday meal kits to ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed) families in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. These kits will ensure that families in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, fostering a sense of
FAIRWINDS Employees Dig In At Local School Garden
Day of service helped to enrich students’ lives by providing hands-on learning experiences about agriculture, conservation and other life sciences ORLANDO, FL (October 20, 2023) – Volunteers from FAIRWINDS Credit Union spent a day expanding the school garden at Arbor Ridge K-8 School to include more garden beds and the addition of a fruit tree orchard. Students and staff celebrated the school garden with a ribbon cutting that included FAIRWINDS Credit Union’s Elisha González and OrlaCity
FAIRWINDS Donates Over $103,000 to Central Florida Charities
ORLANDO, FL (October 4, 2023) – Living generously is one of FAIRWINDS Credit Union’s four milestones toward achieving financial freedom. This year’s “Give Generously Campaign” exemplifies that commitment with employees collectively donating $103,544 to make an extraordinary difference in transforming the lives of others in Central Florida. “Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is part of our DNA at FAIRWINDS,” said James Adamczyk, senior executive vice president and chief revenue
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Extends Student Banking Partnership with UCF
Credit Union to Serve as Student Banking Services Provider forthe University of Central Florida Through 2028ORLANDO, FL (June 22, 2023) – FAIRWINDS Credit Union will continue to be the official student banking services provider for the University of Central Florida (UCF) through 2028, extending a partnership that began in 2012. FAIRWINDS provides student-centered products and services, including: a no-fee student checking account, an emergency savings account with a premium rate, a debit card round-up
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Adds Community Relations Manager
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2023) – FAIRWINDS Credit Union has named Adrian Kierulf-Velez community relations manager where he will develop and execute sponsorships, volunteer engagement and community involvements that amplify the company’s philosophy of improving members’ financial well-being through a platform of financial literacy. Most recently, Kierulf-Velez served as a community engagement manager for corporate responsibility at JPMorgan Chase where he led stakeholder engagement, supported nonprofits