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SAISD Foundation Inspire Awards Sponsorship The Inspire Awards gathers the community to celebrate San Antonio ISD alumni who have risen to the top of their fields and/or have made a significant impact in their community. This event raises $200,000 annually to build the foundation for today’s SAISD students.         Leukemia and Lymphoma […]

San Antonio Food Bank Day of Serving The #GFCUCares Team had a fantastic time inspiring young minds at Youth Code Jam. This organization strives to make computer science and coding fun, sociable, and equitable for all students and their grown-ups through inclusive programming, Teacher Professional Development, and free community outreach events. Our AVP, Samantha Olivarez, […]

We’re excited to announce that ALL GFCU ATMs are now accepting cash and check deposits in branch drive-thru locations.   The following branch locations are now accepting ATM deposits in their drive-thru: Castle Hills Branch Northwest Branch Potranco Branch WW White Branch Yarrow Branch St. Mary’s Branch Balcones Heights Branch This ATM service enhancement is […]

The GFCU Potranco Branch is NOW OPEN!   Our newest branch location is open for member service as of Thursday, May 30, 2024. Potranco Branch 109 Empresario Dr. San Antonio, TX 78245 Get Directions The new Potranco Branch provides Generations members with: Modern lobby and seating areas Member Service offices for enhanced confidentiality during account […]

The Generations FCU 2024 Annual Membership Meeting took place at our Northwest Branch Learning Center on May 1, 2024. Board Chair Larry Reed and President & CEO Ken Raymie provided updates on the credit union’s status for 2023. Members also received updates from Board Treasurer Warren Schott, and Supervisory Committee Chair Robert Westbrook. Election results […]

Generations Federal Credit Union is happy to announce the recipients of the 2024 Future Leader Scholarship, who will each receive a one-time $4,000 award for education expenses. Our scholarship program is designed to support students who have demonstrated their commitment to academic achievement and community leadership.  These scholarship recipients shared their hopes and vision for how […]

SABJ Mentoring Monday We had an exceptional time at the San Antonio Business Journal’s #MentoringMonday networking breakfast this week. Generations team members appreciated the opportunity to connect and share with so many smart, driven, and successful women from across multiple generations.         Board Installation Gala #GFCU is proud to support South Texas […]

Bar-B-Que Cook-Off & Festival For the third year in a row, the #GFCUCares team joined Good Life BBQ Co. for the SA Stock Show & Rodeo championship Bar-B-Que Cook-Off & Festival. We helped collect donations for the Rodeo’s Scholarship Fund, Kash For Kids, while Good Life BBQ Co. competed in the Cook-Off competition. Thanks in […]

Boysville Gift Wrapping Friday, December 15th was National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Our #GFCUCrew took advantage by getting in the holiday spirit with their best ugly holiday sweater for a team builder and wrap party. What’s been your favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater find? Drop in the comments below! #GFCUCares #MakingWaves #GenerationsFCU #UglyChristmasSweaterDay #HolidayCheer #Holidays #UglySweater #GiveTime […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Donation We recently had the pleasure of presenting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas with a donation from the #GFCUCares Team. As a mentoring organization, they are focused on helping children realize their potential and help them build a better future for themselves. The work that they […]

Corporate Cup 2023 Corporate Cup 2023 was nothing short of a blast! GFCU Cares did an outstanding job raising funds and participating in all the activities, keeping agile and active throughout. We were thrilled to raise $57,528 for the Charity Challenge, get first place in Tailgate, and finish second in our division! We can’t wait […]

50th Annual Heroes Luncheon Thursday, March 25th was the 50th Annual Heroes Luncheon sponsored in part by #GFCUCares. It was a lovely tribute to the fallen heroes in our community and ensuring their families are not forgotten. Our President and CEO Ken Raymie sits on the board of The 100 Club of San Antonio, which […]

Notice: Instant Issue Card Service Permanently Discontinued Generations FCU has evaluated our Instant Issue card program and we have determined to permanently discontinue this service, effective immediately. This decision comes with the best interests of our membership in mind. The frequent challenges our Instant Issue service created for our members did not reflect the top-tier […]

We’re always looking for more ways to enhance your digital banking experience. We’re excited to bring you the latest updates to Online and Mobile Banking with the introduction of Marketplace, a network of financial management apps that can help you save, payoff debt, or donate to worthy causes – all from one secure place. We’re […]

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff It was with great pleasure that GFCU joined the competitive BBQ team, Good Life Barbeque, the Texas Chrome Hero’s Foundation, and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Honor Guard at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff. The proceeds from this event were donated to […]

YWCA San Antonio’s Women Of Influence Luncheon Our Member Engagement team joined the YWCA San Antonio‘s Women Of Influence Luncheon, honoring local women who are empowering underserved women through a broad range of programs and services. We were happy to learn about the YWCA’s new “live and learn” facility and to meet graduates of the medical […]

Any Baby Can 40th Anniversary Angel Affair Any Baby Can of San Antonio celebrated some of the angels among us at the 40th Anniversary Angel Affair on August 20th. We were excited to participate in the recognition of Angel Advocate: Juli Henderson, Community Angels: The Carlson Family, and Corporate Angel: Shield Healthcare. GFCU VP of Finance […]

What Gift Card Scams Look Like Gift cards are for gifts, not for payments. But they’re popular with scammers because they’re easy for people to find and buy, and they have fewer protections for buyers compared to some other payment options. They’re more like cash: once you use the card, the money on it is gone. […]

Corporate Cup 2022 Charity Challenge As part of this year’s San Antonio Sports Corporate Cup Charity Challenge, the entire GFCU team — staff, members and community partners included — raised more than $45,000 for charity, collected more than 200 pounds of food for our neighbors in need, and donated more than 50 units of blood. […]

SAMMinistries Boots, Bowties, and Bling Bash 2022 This year, Generations FCU was a sponsor for the SAMMinistries Boots, Bowties, and Bling Bash. We had a blast at this event on April 28th as we gathered for both a silent and live action for charity. Learn how you can contribute to the fight to overcome homelessness […]

Siclovia 2022 Our team had a blast attending Siclovia on Mar 27. Siclovia is a family-friendly event hosted by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, which encourages the community to come out and walk, bike, run and play in the street. Our team handed out paletas and sold Fiesta Medals to benefit the Children’s Hospital […]

Blue Santa Toy Drive This holiday season, we had the opportunity to spread some cheer by helping Blue Cares SAPOA Outreach with their Blue Santa Toy Drive during the month of November. Our GFCU branches collected toys and donations, and various staff members assisted in wrapping gifts for more than 1,500 children in need in our community. We’re so […]

Run to Remember 5K The GFCU team joined the annual Run to Remember 5K to show our support for the Riojas family and The 100 Club of San Antonio. This event was established by the Riojas family to honor San Antonio Police Department Officer John ‘Rocky’ Riojas, End of Watch February 3, 2001. In partnership with the #100ClubofSanAntonio, Run to […]

Big Give SA Donation Thank you to everyone who nominated a nonprofit to support during Big Give SA! The nonprofit with the most nominations and the winner of our $200 donation is Girls on the Run Bexar County. Congratulations! Thank you to our local nonprofits that keep our city running strong!       #CU4Kids […]

Generations FCU Blood Drive  GFCU hosted a blood drive on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at our Northwest and WW White branches to benefit the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center. Thank you to everyone who came out to donate and help save lives. We appreciate your support!     San Antonio Police Officers Association Blue Cares […]

Autism Awareness Month April was #AutismAwarenessMonth and Generations is a proud supporter of Any Baby Can of San Antonio, a nonprofit dedicated to serving families with children facing health or developmental challenges, including autism. We encourage you to take the time to learn about autism and support programs like Any Baby Can.

American Red Cross Donation CEO Ken Raymie and CFO Geraldine Breeding, who sits on the Red Cross SA Board of Directors, presented a $30K check to the American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas that will help provide a new Community Emergency Vehicle to transport disaster response supplies, comfort kits, hygiene items, and volunteers […]

Turkey Express 2020 – Police Appreciation Day Every year during our Turkey Express event, we give Thanksgiving meals to the men and women of our San Antonio Police Department as a thank you for sacrificing holiday time with their families in order to keep our community safe. It is only a small gesture in comparison […]

Light The Night 2020 – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – South Texas Chapter Our amazing GFCU team members were recognized at the Light the Night SA Ceremony as recipients of this year’s IGNITE Award! This award goes to teams that demonstrated an inspiring level of dedication, passion and energy towards their fundraising efforts. Together, […]

Boysville 54th Annual Grooviest Auction in the West We were happy to sponsor Boysville’s 54th Annual Grooviest Auction in the West from Sept. 1-18th. This event helps raise money to provide a home and safe environment for boys and girls ranging in age from newborn to 23 years, who cannot remain in their home due […]

By Tracy Scott If you’ve recently experienced a temporary layoff, i.e., furlough, or been permanently let go from your employer, anxiety, fear, and out-right panic might rule the day. But, before these understandable emotions lead you to make unwise financial moves, take a moment to breathe and grab a notepad and pen. You’ll need them […]

By Tracy Scott The housing market has changed in recent years. Low inventories and rising property values make for a fast-paced environment requiring first-time and repeat homebuyers to act quickly to secure the home of their dreams. According to Realtor.com® Market Trends Explorer – By Metro data, San Antonio area homes are disappearing after only […]

Virtual Lotería – San Antonio Food Bank Fundraiser GFCU Member Engagement launched virtual Lotería Thursdays, allowing staff members to learn new technology while staying connected.  We started small, but have expanded our Lotería events to support team member fundraising for the GFCU 2020 Corporate Cup Charity Challenge with proceeds benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank.  […]

Running out of money is an awful feeling. For many of us, it means cutting back on needed medication, missing payments that will incur a late fee, or skipping meals entirely. And perhaps most devastatingly, it’s a recipe for going into debt. According to a survey by Salary Finance, nearly 1 in 3 Americans run […]

SA Job Shadow Day 2020 Thank you Johnson High School and McArthur High School students for visiting Generations as part of #SAJobShadow20! Organized by San Antonio Works, more than 4,500 students across Bexar County participated, and over 120 employers welcomed students to their workplaces. We’re happy to spend time with the future leaders of our […]

By Tracy Scott Money issues can wreak havoc on relationships, especially when one partner is hiding information from the other. When one partner lies to the other about their combined finances, it’s considered financial infidelity. It carries the double whammy of a deceitful act followed by its concealment. Financial infidelity can jeopardize  FICO® scores, endanger […]

By Tracy Scott New Year’s resolutions with financial goals can be overwhelming. It’s understandable. Giving yourself 12 months to eliminate a substantial debt or save for a down payment on a new home can feel unachievable, even before you apply your first $1 toward the goal. But, there’s no need to stress. Some money goals […]

Many optimistic homebuyers begin their search in April, hoping to find their dream home among the vast array of new property listings. Spring is when there are more real estate listings than any other time of year. But, when homebuyers don’t find the perfect home after months of browsing listings, attending open houses, and touring […]

Commitments to a healthier lifestyle and improved finances top the list of New Year’s resolutions. Exercising more and increasing the number of fruits and vegetables in your diet might be the best way to improve health, but figuring out how to achieve financial success isn’t as straightforward. While it might be tempting to overhaul your […]

Reward credit cards are popular. Consumer surveys continue to point to rewards as the primary factor in choosing a credit card. When you use a reward credit card for everyday purchases, it’s possible to make every dollar count. Credit card issuers allow you to benefit from loyal credit card use. While the amount earned for […]

November 27, 2019 Thank you San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for being on duty on Thanksgiving Day so that we can enjoy the holiday safely with loved ones. We truly appreciate all that you do for our community! We enjoyed delivering freshly cooked turkeys and side dishes to your offices. And […]

November is here, and it seems that everyone is busy preparing for something. Americans are preparing for an annual gathering of family and friends. Professional football players and their fans are preparing for the big game. Retailers and marketing companies are preparing to announce Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. And, we’re confident that a […]