Making a Lasting Impact
March 4, 2025
Your support enables Gulf Winds to create meaningful change in the communities we serve. Through volunteer efforts and local initiatives, we are dedicated to making a positive impact beyond financial services. Here are some standout moments from January and February.
Manna Food Pantries | January 13 & February 6
In January and February, we joined our friends at Manna to sort food and prepare meal bags, contributing to the fight against hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
Ronald McDonald House | January 22 & February 27
Cooking meals at Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida is such a rewarding experience for our team and offers the families staying there a chance to gather together and share a meal.
OneBlood Partnership | January 24
In partnership with OneBlood, our Nine Mile and Milton branches participated in national blood donor month, contributing to life-saving efforts.
Ice Flyers Rally Night Partnership | January 31
We proudly partnered with the Pensacola Ice Flyers in support of its Rally Foundation Night, a fundraiser dedicated to supporting childhood cancer awareness. During the game, we gifted the Rally Foundation $10,000 to support childhood cancer research.
Monroeville Chamber of Commerce | February 6
Our team in Monroeville attended and sponsored the annual membership celebration, which is committed to fostering a supportive business community where our members can thrive.
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) | February 8
We proudly sponsored and attended the BBBS of Northwest Florida’s Big Gala – Don’t Stop Believin’. The community came together in a big way to raise funds for mentorship programs that greatly impact the lives of young individuals.
Habitat for Humanity | February 11
Joining forces with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity to turn the dream of owning a home into a reality by participating in a home build. This partnership is a testament to our mission in moving our members and community forward.
I Pink I Can Run for Breast Cancer | February 22
We joined over 900 participants at the I Pink I Can Run/Walk to support breast cancer survivors and reinforce our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
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.