January 2022 Newsletter

Exciting Developments:
Special Update From Your CEO

Dear Member,
This year marks the 70th anniversary of our credit union. Beginning in 1952 with just savings and loans, Homebase Credit Union has grown and evolved into a 17,000-member, full-service community credit union offering a complete array of financial products and services. Through the years, our mission has remained steadfast: to improve the lives of our members and build a stronger community.

With this mission in mind, we are embarking on two significant initiatives that will help promote growth and strengthen our credit union’s future.

Homebase Credit Union Service Area

Fort-Lee-Counties

New Name

We announced at our annual meeting last September that we had begun an initiative to change the name and branding of our credit union. In 2019, Homebase Credit Union expanded our credit union charter to encompass the entire greater Richmond area including 14 counties and four cities. A new name will better represent our current veteran and community membership and provide a clearer understanding of membership eligibility. Rest assured, while our name will change, our mission, values, products, and services will remain constant. We are—and will continue to be—the same staff, Board, and community credit union you know and depend on.

New Branch

We also announced that we will add another branch location. As our charter and membership have expanded, our physical footprint is growing to better serve the needs of our members and community. Homebase Credit Union purchased property in Chesterfield County on the corner of Route 10 and Bermuda Orchard Lane (near the River’s Bend area). We’ll keep you posted on our progress!

As we celebrate 70 years of service, we are energized about our future. We send a heartfelt thank you for your loyalty, and we look forward taking these exciting steps with you.

Yours in Service,
Patsy Stuard, CEO

Expanded Rewards: Now on Homebase Credit Union Credit AND Debit Cards!

Our uChoose Rewards Program¹ now includes credit card AND debit card purchases! Points can be redeemed for anything from electronics to clothes, housewares to vacation packages. Even gift cards or cash back options!

Current cardholders:

Don’t have a card? Get started today!

Get a Homebase Credit Union Debit Card:
• Open a checking account through your online banking or visit a branch
• Once you receive your debit card, register at uchooserewards.com
• Earn 1 point per $2 you spend.

Get a Homebase Credit Union Credit Card:²
• Apply for a Platinum Rewards Visa® Card at fortleecu.org/quick-app
• Once you receive your credit card, register at uchooserewards.com
• Earn 1 point per $1 you spend.

Learn More

Scholarship Applications Available: $5,500 to Award

We will award four merit-based scholarships to high school seniors within our membership! Applications will be available in mid-January at both branches and at fortleecu.org. Students should complete and submit applications with letters of recommendation and transcripts by end of business Friday, March 18, 2022. Winners will be contacted in April.

Excellence in Leadership Awards

Any high school senior who is a Homebase Credit Union member and entering into any area of study at a two- or four-year college/university, or pursuing a certificate or technical degree at a career or technical school is encouraged to apply.

Four scholarships are available:

One (1) award of $2,500
Three (3) awards of $1,000 each

Details & Applications

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Auto & Home: 1-888-380-9287
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This Tax Season, Save on TurboTax^® and H&R Block^®4

Credit union members can get special savings this tax season. Whether you file on your own with TurboTax or get help from an H&R Block tax pro, you’re guaranteed to get your biggest possible refund.

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Holiday Closings

New Year’s Day: Saturday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 17
Washington’s Birthday: Monday, February 21

1) Certain restrictions and exclusions may apply. Visit https://www.fortleecu.org/resources/about/disclosures/uchoose-rewards-terms-conditions for full program details.

2) Subject to approval; not all will qualify.

3) TruStage® Auto & Home Insurance Program is offered by TruStage Insurance Agency, LLC and issued by leading insurance companies. The insurance offered is not a deposit and is not federally insured. This coverage is not sold or guaranteed by your credit union. Individual premiums and savings will vary. ©TruStage Insurance Agency 2021

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