July was filled with community spirit at Gulf Winds! From building homes to prepping students for school, every effort showed our commitment to our community. 

Ronald McDonald House | July 3, 18 

The families at Ronald McDonald House (RMH) were treated to a Fourth of July worthy grillout from our Project Services Team and a homemade baked ziti recipe from our Mortgage Team. For us, cooking at the house is more than just making a meal, it’s a chance to show our community we’re here for them. 

Escambia County Area Agency on Aging | July 15 

Our Atmore and Brewton teams loved the chance to support the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging by engaging with senior residents, facilitating recreational activities, and serving nutritious meals.  

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity | July 17 

Despite weather delays, the Gulf Winds team demonstrated resilience and teamwork by completing the framing of three walls for a Pensacola Habitat for Humanity home. Rain or shine, our team is ready to contribute their time and talent to build homes and hope for Habitat.  

Brewton Area YMCA | July 23, 28 

Our Alabama team partnered with the Brewton Area YMCA to facilitate interactive reading sessions during their summer camp program. We collaborated with local schools to review summer reading list books, purchased our favorites, and gave our youngest learners a head start to the new school year. 

Stuff the Bus | July 24, 25 

We were proud to sponsor and volunteer in United Way of West Florida’s Stuff the Bus—the only school supply drive supported by both Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. We collected school supplies and sorted them for local schools, ensuring students in our community have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.  

Your membership enables us to continue these initiatives, living out the credit union philosophy of People Helping People. Thank you for being part of our journey to give back and strengthen our community.