Our amazing Gulf Winds team has been busy making a difference in our community during March and April. Thanks to your continued support, we're excited to keep growing our impact and strengthening our bonds with community partners and the regions we serve.

Rally on the Runway | March 13

Gulf Winds had the immense honor of attending Rally on the Runway and celebrating 10 years of incredible impact for the mighty fighters facing childhood cancer. It was a record-breaking night with $840,960 raised for Rally Gulf Coast.

Clover Pick a Bowl Fill a Bowl | March 13

Our team volunteered with Manna Food Pantries during their Clover Pick a Bowl Fill a Bowl to raise funds to address food insecurity in our region.

Kites on the Coast | March 16

Our team enjoyed all the high-flying fun during the Kites on the Coast event, benefiting our community partner, Council on Aging. The day was filled with kids activities, kite flying demonstrations, and the opportunity to connect with our community.

Springtime Tallahassee | March 29

We were honored to sponsor such a vibrant, long-standing community event such as Springtime Tallahassee. The day started with Gulf Winds Track Club’s Springtime Run where we cheered on the runners. Next up was the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade and festivities in Jubilee Park.

Innovations FCU Charity Golf Classic | April 4

We supported our friends from Innovations FCU during their charity golf classic which benefited Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

Poarch Creek Indian Finance Festival | April 10

Our Atmore team celebrated Financial Literacy Month at the Poarch Creek Indian Finance Festival, engaging with the community and sharing financial insights. We answered questions about budgeting and investments, boosting attendees' financial confidence.

2nd Annual Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament | April 14

The Gulf Winds Foundation's 2nd annual Chip in Fore Charity Golf Tournament raised over $78,000! Thanks to our sponsors and donors, all proceeds raised benefit our Foundation to further our reach and impact.

Easter in the Park | April 19

It's never too early to start saving! We handed out piggy banks to the kids during Easter in the Park, hosted by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, to help them hop into smart saving habits.

Kiwanis Club Spelling Bee | April 24

The Tallahassee Team competed in a spelling bee hosted by the Tallahassee Northside Kiwanis Club. The fundraiser goes towards efforts to improve the lives of children and families in need.

Casual for Kids | April 25

Through our sponsorship, Gulf Winds was able to provide 500 nights to families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. Our team also enjoyed taking a casual day to show their support by wearing this year’s Casual for Kids t-shirt on Friday, April 25.

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