Gulf Winds Credit Union

Save the Date! Join Gulf Winds and the University of West Florida’s Louis Maygarden Center for Financial Literacy for Adulting 101. The workshop will be held Thursday, September 19 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in UWF’s Conference Center. ✨

Hear from Elizabeth Torres, Gulf Winds Branch Manager, as she discusses how to successfully budget, manage credit, file taxes, and more. Whether you're stepping into adulthood or want to refine your financial skills, this free workshop is for you! Don’t miss this free workshop that’s full of tips and tricks for your best financial life. Lunch will be provided as well.

Reserve your seat and enjoy lunch - https://bit.ly/3z2azgH

Birthdays only come once a year. Make yours special by claiming these birthday freebies! Check out our blog to ensure you don't miss out. https://bit.ly/3L7s1CN

Friendly reminder we will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. We will resume business as usual on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Catch us at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos game tonight! ⚾️ Stop by our table for some Gulf Winds swag and learn more about how we can help move you forward in your financial journey.

Gulf Winds is proud to support the Escambia County Agency on Aging with a $5,000 donation. This gift will help support the basic needs of the center and bring a little extra joy by fulfilling seniors' requests to go on day trips!

Escambia County Agency on Aging operates six nutrition centers in total, ensuring our elderly have opportunities to socialize, adequate nutrition, and supportive services. We are honored to play a part in enhancing the quality of life for our seniors within our community.

Welcoming a child to the world can make or break your finances. If you're expecting or adopting, here's a look at how you can financially prepare for your bundle of joy: https://bit.ly/4bRgMJO

One week left to drop off school supplies for the Brewton Area YMCA Kids' Corner Preschool! 🎒✏️📚 You can drop off supplies at our Brewton branch from now until Friday, August 30th. 🍎

Thank you to everyone who has donated supplies so far! Your donation helps supports local students ensuring they have everything they need for a successful school year.

Happy National Golf Month to all our golf enthusiasts. ⛳️
Here is a throwback from our first Chip in Fore Charity golf tournament held in April. Together, we raised over $33,000 for the Foundation’s initiatives!

Whether you're upgrading your kitchen, tackling a bathroom remodel, or a new roof is in your future a HELOC or HELOAN from Gulf Winds gives you the financial flexibility you need to start and complete any project.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3WWRYKF

Summer is the season of barbecues. Here's a look at how you can earn your chops without going broke. https://bit.ly/3RUG0Qk

This past Friday, Gulf Winds was honored to donate $20,000 to Cat Country’s 2024 Radiothon in partnership with the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. The donation will go towards the Studer Family Children’s Hospital and the purchase of Angel Eye Cameras. These cameras let families watch over their babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, giving the ability to monitor milestones and share memories.

Since 2013, Gulf Winds has donated more than $184,000 to Sacred Heart’s Foundation and the children’s hospital, including this years’ gift of $20,000. We are proud of our partnership and thankful we can invest in our local community and protect the health of future generations.

Happy National Nonprofit Day, we are so grateful to be able to support essential nonprofits in our community. Last year our team volunteered 1,135 hours while supporting over 80 local nonprofit organizations. # ✨

Our Gulf Winds team members are thrilled to participate in the 6th Annual Cat Country 98.7 Cares For Kids Radiothon! In partnership with Cat Country radio and the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation, we are volunteering to raise funds. These proceeds are going towards purchasing Angel Eye Cameras for the Studer Family Children’s Hospital's 62-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Tune in to WEAR tonight at 4:30pm when our President/CEO Daniel Souers will be live and present a check to show our support even more!

Summer is a great time of year to consider installing a home swimming pool. Check out these 5 great ways to save on swimming pool installations here https://bit.ly/4bFSYce 🌴🌊

We had an amazing time volunteering at Manna Food Pantries this morning. There is nothing better than coming together to give back to our community. We are so grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. Thank you for having us!

Boredom shouldn't be a part of your summer plans. Check out these no-cost and low-cost activities to finish the summer strong! https://bit.ly/46z6MDH

Today is National Financial Awareness Day, which casts awareness on our financial habits and goals. Gulf Winds is committed to providing financial wellness services including financial workshops, coaching, and our Save. Spend. Live blog - https://bit.ly/3X3Ub8B.

Our week is off to a great start as we had the honor of supporting the incredible work of the United Fund of Atmore and the United Fund of Brewton. These organizations provide grants to local agencies for projects that have a meaningful impact on our community.

School is back in session! 🍎 We wish everyone a great school year and a huge, good luck to our 2024 scholarship recipients: Kenna Alverson, Edward Bridges, Garrett Hogan, William Kroger, and John Pinette.

We are honored to have been nominated for The Brewton Standard and The Atmore Advance Readers' Choice award as Best Credit Union. If there was a Best Credit Union Members category, our members would win! Vote Gulf Winds and let your voice be heard. Voting closes on August 26.

Brewton: https://voteei.com/tbs
Atmore: https://voteei.com/taab

Discover savvy ways to upgrade your appliances without breaking the bank! 💡 Check out our latest blog for smart saving tips. https://bit.ly/46nMBZl

Gulf Winds is thrilled to host a school supply drive for the Brewton Area YMCA Kids’ Corner Preschool! 🎒✏️📚 Help us support local students by donating essential school supplies and ensuring they have everything they need for a successful school year.

You can drop off supplies at our Brewton branch from now until Friday, August 30th. 🍎 Thank you for your support!

Furniture can help make your house a home. If you're looking for ways to save on home furnishings, be sure to check out our blog: https://bit.ly/4djeuEp

Due to the incoming storm (Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby), our branches will have the following modified hours tomorrow, August 5, 2024.

All Tallahassee and surrounding area branches will be CLOSED.

Our Alabama and Pensacola area branches and contact center will remain open and available during normal business hours.

You can reach us at 850-479-9601. Service is also available 24/7 with our Digital Banking tools.

We will communicate as needed if impacts from the storm require operations to be changed further. Please stay safe, and take care of your loved ones and neighbors.

Looking to go back to school on a budget? ✏️Gulf Winds is here to help. Check out our blog to learn ways to save here: https://bit.ly/3SlU1H0

Congratulations to the Napper family on their closing! 🎉

Gary helped the Nappers navigate finding a mortgage solution that best fit their needs to move their homebuying journey forward. Here's to many happy memories in their new home! 🏠

With a mortgage from Gulf Winds Credit Union the journey to "Home Sweet Home" is filled with a dedicated mortgage team and options to fit your homebuying needs. Focus on what's important to you when purchasing a home and visit our mortgage center today, https://bit.ly/4drF9yF.

The Gulf Winds lending team will be on-site at Werner KIA and Werner Hyundai on Friday and Saturday, August 2nd & 3rd. They'll guide you through the lending process and make the purchase of your next vehicle EASY.

🚗Learn more and get prequalified at https://bit.ly/3Y3rQjy. It only takes 2 minutes to get pre-qualified with no impact to your credit score!

This weekend was the kickoff for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris ✨🏅

As we celebrate the Summer Olympics, we're reminded of the power of teamwork and dedication. Like the top gymnasts, Gulf Winds will go through leaps and bounds to help you meet your financial goals!

✨ At Gulf Winds Credit Union, we believe in nurturing your financial health just as much as your personal well-being. 💳💆‍♂️ This International Self-Care Day, take a moment to invest in yourself and your future. Whether it's practicing mindfulness with your finances or treating yourself to a little self-care splurge, we're here to support you every step of the way. Check out our blog to discover more https://bit.ly/45iiAtD

Imposter scams are when fraudsters pose as Gulf Winds employees and spoof our phone number to call and text members about suspicious activity or unauthorized charges on their debit card. They ask for things like a credit or debit card number, password, PINs or secure access codes. Our employees will NEVER contact you for these details. If you question a call’s legitimacy, hang up IMMEDIATELY and call us back at 850.479.9601.

Ways to protect your identity:
✅Monitor credit reports, transaction history, and bank statements
🔐Create different and strong passwords
📱Use caution with unknown calls, texts, or emails
🔗Verify social media or other links
📄Shred documents containing personally identifiable information