Quicknotes - Georgia's Own Credit Union

Around 1.75 million Georgians experience food insecurity, and many continue to feel the pressure of higher grocery costs. In honor of Hunger Action Month last month, we joined Hope Atlanta at its Women’s Community Kitchen.

Our volunteers stepped up to serve breakfast and lunch to unhoused women and children who often don’t know where their next meal will come from. Additionally, the Georgia’s Own Foundation donated $2,000 to host a “pop-up shop” after their meal service. The shop offered necessities ranging from canned goods and snacks to kitchen utensils and other food-preparation items, helping ease their burden.

October will also be a busy month for us as we host our 17th Annual Golf Challenge in support of L.E.A.D. and its mission to empower at-risk Atlanta youth. Through sports like baseball and tennis, L.E.A.D. gives young people the tools they need to overcome the three curveballs that threaten their success—crime, poverty, and racism—and helps shape them into tomorrow’s leaders.

We’re also looking forward to celebrating our Georgia’s Own Day of Service. Together with Habitat for Humanity, we’ll be working with five local chapters to support future Georgia homeowners. Habitat for Humanity helps build more prosperous and vibrant communities by ensuring everyone has a safe, affordable place to live. We’re thrilled to support this wonderful cause.

We appreciate your membership and thank you for being one of Georgia’s Own.

Sincerely,
Dave Preter

Big plans? Your home can help

A home equity line of credit gives you flexible access to your home’s equity when you need it most. From home updates to life’s bigger expenses, or even consolidating debt, it’s one way to make your plans happen.

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Same account, even more perks

Our Perks+ Checking account works harder so you can live easier, with benefits like 24/7 no-copay Telehealth^1,2 and credit monitoring¹ to cell phone protection^1,3, and roadside assistance.^1,3 On the go? Whether you’re shopping locally or touring the country, Perks+ Checking also helps you save on travel, shopping, dining, and more. See the Benefits Reference Guide for more details.

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Keep your finances and other personal information safe and secure—not just this month but all year long—by remembering these three tips:

Use strong passwords: Create long, unique passwords or passphrases for every account.
Turn on multi-factor authentication: Add an extra layer of verification to your logins.
Recognize and report phishing: Be cautious of unexpected texts, calls, or emails asking for sensitive information.

Your fall financial checkup

As the year winds down and holidays approach, the last thing you probably want to think about is your finances. But fall is the perfect time to do a financial checkup—you may get a clearer sense of what you can afford regarding holiday spending and feel more prepared as you head into the new year. Ready to tackle your finances? Keep reading for tips on getting your money in order

Details & Disclosures

¹Accounts are subject to credit approval. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Benefits are available to Perks+ Checking primary and joint account owner(s), subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for the applicable Benefits. Some Benefits require authentication, registration, and/or activation. Benefits are not available to a “signer” on the account who is not an account owner, or to businesses, clubs, trusts, organizations and/or churches and their members, or schools and their employees/students. Eligibility and availability may vary and are subject to verification and program limits. See the Benefits Reference Guide for more details.

²Available for the primary accountholder, their spouse/domestic partner, and up to six (6) dependent children age two and older. This is not insurance. Service availability may vary by state and provider. Registration/activation required.

³Special Program Notes: The descriptions on this page are summaries only and do not include all terms, conditions, and exclusions of the benefits described. Please refer to the Guide to Benefit and/or insurance documents for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage is provided through the company named in the Guide to Benefit or on the insurance document. Insurance products are not insured by the NCUA or any federal government agency, not a deposit of or guaranteed by the credit union or any credit union affiliate.