Friday, February 27, 2009

Go Direct - Sign up for Direct Deposit Today!

URW is partnering with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to sponsor the "Go Direct" campaign to encourage those people that are getting their Social Security checks or their SSI checks in the mail to sign up for direct deposit. Direct Deposit for Federal Benefits is safer and easier then paper checks. It also gives you more control over your money because your money is on time, every time! You don't have to worry about your check being stolen right out of your mailbox anymore, nor do you have to worry about getting your check to your financial institution and waiting in line by a certain time anymore. Direct Deposit is a much safer and easier alternative. Don't let your check rule your schedule! Sign up at URW today! There are several ways that you can sign up. Simply have your benefit check and your savings or checking information handy. You can enroll by
1. Phone - (800) 333-1795
2. Online at www.GoDirect.org
3. In person - Visit us today to sign up - or you can also go directly to the Social Security Office.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

List of repo’s for sale as of 02/24/2009

Here is a list of some of the nice vehicles that we have for sale at URW Community Federal Credit Union. If interested, call and ask for Suzie!
Make and Model - Mileage - Color/Condition-Price
2003 Ford Taurus 51,000 White / Very Good $ 6000.00
2006 Harley Davidson 8099 Red / Excellent-View this vehicle at Mike Motley's Car Connection!
2002 Hyundai Sonata GLS 124,600 White / Fair $ 5000.00
2006 Toyota Rav4 36,440 Blue / Excellent $17,999.00
2000 Oldsmobile Bravada 96,186 Gold / Fair $ 5000.00
2000 Honda Civic 168,257 Black / Fair $ 5000.00
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 24,892 Charcoal / Very Good-View this vehicle at Mike Motley's Car Connection!
1997 Honda Accord 158,350 Black / Fair $ 3500.00
1998 Ford Windstar LX 120,000 White / Fair $ 3000.00
2005 Cadillac CTS 43,229 Gold / Excellent-View this vehicle at Mike Motley's Car Connection!
All vehicles are sold “as is” however URW Community Federal Credit Union does offer a warranty product for an additional price. Financing is available if approved.

URW becomes drop off site for House of Hope

Beginning in March, URW will become a "drop" location for donations to House of Hope, Danville's Homeless Shelter. This is a much needed service in our region, and we are proud to be able to assist the efforts of this non-profit organization. The items most needed right now are cleaning items, paper products - and of course, volunteer services are always welcome! URW's three branches will be taking your donations and we will take care of getting them to the House of Hope. Food is also a welcome donation, especially canned foods, breakfast items and meats; however when we spoke with Steve Anderson at the Shelter, he told us that right now they need cleaning products the most.

We will continue to serve as a drop-off for the Homeless Shelter on an on-going basis. Please also keep an eye on this site for special drives that we may conduct to assist the House of Hope!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

DRMC Branch


URW is fortunate to have a branch located right in Danville Regional Medical Center. This branch is especially convenient for hospital employees that can have their checks direct deposited and then use the branch right on site of their job! We are looking at ways to improve services to our members at the DRMC branch, along with ways to make it more convenient for those who are not members to join. We recently surveyed hospital employees, both members and non-members about some of their ideas and perceptions about the URW branch in the hospital and for taking part in the survey, names went into a drawing for a $50 Gift Basket from the Gingerbread House, located on Memorial Drive in Danville, VA. The winner is Sarah Luck - and Sarah is not a member - but says she will consider it! Congratulations Sarah! We thank you for taking part in the survey and hope you enjoy your basket! Pictured is Mr. C. Emerson Phillips, a URW Board Member and an employee at DRMC as he presents Sarah with her Gift Basket.

Monday, February 23, 2009

House of Hope

The City of Danville is blessed to have a local homeless shelter. Now, more than ever, we need organizations like this that can offer some warmth, nourishment, and caring for those in our community most in need. Please consider sharing with this very worthwhile organization. For more information, check out their website at http://www.danvillehmc.com/.

Friday, February 20, 2009

2006 Harley Davidson for Sale!

Take a look at this baby! It's a beauty that's going to be sitting at our Main Office on Arnett Boulevard on Tuesdays if you want to come by and take a look! This is a 2006 Harley Davidson Road King Classic with low mileage - 8,100 miles, and priced to sell at $17,000.

Meetings and Awards

Our credit union chapter (The Piedmont Chapter) has its annual meeting last night and one of URW's "own" was elected Vice-President of the Chapter - Sherry Moore. Congratulations to Sherry. Sherry is the Office Manager for URW's Arnett Branch, and her main purpose is to provide excellent member service. We all appreciate her attitude and hard work! Laurie Moran, President of the Danville-Pittsylvania was the guest speaker and did a wonderful job speaking on community development and the relation to one's personal responsibilities, and business responsibilities.

URW was recently awarded the "Partner in Play" Award from the the City of Danville. On hand to receive the award from the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism was Sherry Moore and Suzine Bohannon.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

We have some SWEET DEALS on some cars, trucks and SUV's!

Hi out there in Internet Land! I wanted to let you know that URW Community FCU has got some beautiful vehicles that we are selling for what we've got in them - or sometimes even less! Take a look at this 2006 Chevy Suburban. It's selling for the low price of only $18,000. The mileage is ridiculously low - 24,892! That's barely "Broke in" It's a 4 wheel drive with fixed running boards, luggage rack, power seats, towing package, third row seating, dual climate control, and it's OnStar capable. This is just one of several very good vehicles we have for sale through the credit union! Call and talk to Suzie Bohannon today to talk about this or any of our vehicles. The phone number is 434-793-1278!


Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Marketing in the 21st Century!

Hi! So much is done on the internet now, that we think URW needs to stay current with the newest innovations! This blog will be used to post current information, events - even pictures and videos! We'll also post promotions on this site as well, so that our readers will be able to take advantage of the latest information.

We want you to know that URW Community Federal Credit Union is open to the community. If you live, work, attend church or school, or have immediate family living in the community, you are eligible to become a member. Becoming a member is easy! Just open a $25 savings account (we call them share accounts) and you are a member! You can take advantage of free checking, a free check card, low rates on loans of all types - even mortgage and equity lines of credit!

Because URW is not for profit, the money that our financial institution makes is driven right back to our members by way of these good rates and incentives.

Right now, one of our projects is promoting our in-school branch at George Washington High School in Danville, VA (otherwise known as the Eagle Branch!) Our "Eagle Branch Girls" Ebony and Mary Beth are seniors that have trained at our main branch on Arnett Boulevard in Danville, and used that knowledge to run the student branch at the school. This summer we will be hiring two more students that will, in turn, run the Eagle Branch next year! We have a video running on YouTube, that the girls helped us with and I thought I would post it for our readers to see: