A Mid-Year Message from Our CEO

Dear Valued Member,

As we have all had to do in our personal lives during the past two years, Delta Community has stayed focused and been resilient in order to manage through the pandemic.

Our employees successfully sustained operations and consistently kept our branches open during the peak of the various surges in COVID-19, including the significant spike caused by the omicron variant this past winter. Our team is committed to being available in person whenever needed as we recognize the confidence you place in us as your chosen financial partner.

We also stayed on track with our broader business plan and delivered on many initiatives that we had underway or planned previously. In addition to maintaining highly attractive interest rates and pricing, Delta Community allocates dollars annually for service enhancements, new offerings or infrastructure upgrades that add to member convenience and value.

Key accomplishments in 2022 include:

• Launching our new Visa^® Signature Credit Card that offers 1.5x Reward Points for all eligible purchases, equivalent to 1.5% Cash Back, along with other exclusive benefits.
• Opening a new branch in Woodstock, Georgia—our second location in Cherokee County, our 29th in metro Atlanta and 32^nd overall.
• Introducing our innovative “Live Teller” platform. This technology enables members to video chat and interact with a teller on select  ATMs. We intend to expand this offering over time as a helpful service alternative during peak business times or after normal branch hours.

I would be remiss here if I did not acknowledge the additional stress we are all feeling today as recent geopolitical concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions have resulted in high inflation and the threat of a significant economic downturn or recession. Many members have turned to us for guidance with their budgeting and long-term savings or investment plans.

Delta Community has numerous resources to assist in this regard. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals are available to help you evaluate your overall financial strategy based on your individual goals.  Our award-winning Financial Education Center continues to host free, practical workshops on personal budgeting, credit score management, first-time car and home buying, and other relevant topics.

Again, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you and will work to earn your loyalty each day. Please know we will continue to monitor conditions with the pandemic and reinstitute preventive healthcare measures for the safety and welfare of members and employees if additional surges occur in the coming months.

Best wishes,

Hank Halter

Chief Executive Officer

Try the New Delta Community Visa Signature^® Credit Card

Get more out of life with the new Delta Community Visa Signature® Credit Card! This card offers a way to earn more rewards and extraordinary benefits, including contactless technology, no annual fee, travel discounts and access to unique experiences. You'll also earn 1.5x Reward Points per $1 spent, equivalent to 1.5% Cash Back,¹ and a 1.5% Cash Rebate on Balance Transfers² made within 90 days of account opening.

As a welcome bonus, you’ll get 15,000 bonus Reward Points, equivalent to $150, when you spend $3,500 within 90 days of account opening.³ To learn more and apply, stop by a branch to speak to a Delta Community representative or visit DeltaCommunityCU.com/Signature. 

Flexible Spending with a Personal Loan

Do you need a little extra cash? With the flexibility of a Delta Community Personal Loan, you can finance the things that are most important to you right now. We offer great low rates, a variety of repayment options and fixed terms with no annual fee. With a Personal Loan, you can take a dream vacation, finance home improvements, cover household expenses, consolidate high-interest debt, fund automobile repairs or whatever you need.

The benefits of a Personal Loan from Delta Community go beyond having extra cash. They include a super-fast approval process and quick access to your funds—all from a lender you can trust. Log in to  Online Banking or our Mobile App to apply, or call our Loan Consultants at 844-544-9478 today!

Refer Your Friends for a Special $100 Bonus

Now’s the perfect time to refer friends to Delta Community, because we’re doubling your bonus to $100⁶—and giving your friends $50⁷—for each referral! Get your double bonus now through June 30, 2022. Here’s how to cash in:

• Get your personal referral link at DeltaCommunityCU.com/Refer
• Send your unique referral link to eligible friends via text, email, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn
• Get $100 for each friend who opens a Checking Account and meets a few simple requirements

Get $100 for each friend you refer, up to $500! Visit DeltaCommunityCU.com/Refer to share all that’s good about Delta Community and earn extra cash today.

Philanthropic Fund Grants Awarded in May

We recently presented two more grants from our 2022 Philanthropic Fund, totaling $10,000 to the organizations listed below:

• Giving Kitchen, pictured left, received $7,500 for their emergency financial assistance program, which provides financial security to food service workers in crisis. In addition to financial support, Giving Kitchen connects impacted employees in the food and beverage industry with a broad array of community resources.
• Community Farmers Markets, pictured right, accepted an award of $2,500 to support its Family Learning Garden, which serves as a platform for farm-to-table education and a place for families to enjoy nature and learn about food sourcing in an urban setting.

The Delta Community Philanthropic Fund will invest a total of $125,000 throughout 2022 in 20 metro Atlanta non-profit organizations that support the physical and financial needs of people who live within the communities we serve.

Special Offer for Graduates

Delta Community Credit Union is proud to celebrate the achievements of the class of 2022! In honor of your hard work and dedication, we want to help set you up for a successful financial future with our Free Checking Account with no unnecessary fees, requirements or unwanted stress. For a limited time, we’ll add a bonus match of the deposits made to your account up to $100⁶ when you open a new Checking Account by June 30. To learn more and apply, visit DeltaCommunityCU.com/Grad22. 

Positively Impact a Child's Life with Zelle^® and Bill Pay

Looking for a way to make a difference in a child’s life? Delta Community is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) as a way for our members to help one of Atlanta’s best hospitals. When you make a qualifying Zelle® or Bill Pay transaction now through June 30, $1 will be donated to CHOA, where doctors, nurses and staff are trained to care for children under the age of 21.⁷

Qualifying transactions include adding and paying a new biller, activating a new eBill, setting up an automatic payment and sending $5 or more to a new person using Zelle.^{8, 9}

Experience the convenience of Zelle^® and Bill Pay and help Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta today.

Mother's Day Giveaway Winners

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we recently conducted a special “Mother’s Day Giveaway” promotion on our Facebook page. Members were invited to post comments on our page about the impact their moms, grandmothers, wives or other mother figures have had on their lives, and two lucky moms won $50 Target gift cards. Our winners, Tracy, who nominated her mom Diann (pictured left) and Chanthany, who nominated her mom Deborah (pictured right), submitted the following entries:

Tracy says, “Me, my mom, my daughter and my granddaughter. Four generations made strong by my momma, Diann Johnston. She's my hero, my rock, my mom. She didn't birth me but in her heart she's always held me. Adoption rocks!”

Chanthany nominated her mom with, “This is my mother Deborah. She is incredibly special to our family because she has taught us the value of loving others and supporting them. She is the reason why I am the mother that I am today. Her current appearance is a far cry from this photo as she is battling major health issues but she is still so beautiful to us. This Mother's Day I'm happy she is still here for us to celebrate!”

Be sure to follow us on Facebook for a chance to win our next photo submission contest. 

Executive Insights Series 

Delta Community Credit Union is more than just a place to bank, we’re a resource for information to help you navigate financial questions in your day-to-day life. Join us for our new video series, Executive Insights, where the leaders of Delta Community delve into the topics top of mind for savvy consumers. In our first video, Membership Means More, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Community, Hank Halter, discusses the credit union difference and why Delta Community is more than just a place to bank. Future topics include consumer and residential lending, service and delivery and digital banking and service technology. Don’t miss these information packed sessions with Delta Community’s executive leaders!

Financial Education Center Seminars

At Delta Community, we know that knowledge is the key to reaching your financial goals and establishing good financial habits. That’s why we’re offering a series of workshops each month focusing on a different aspect of personal finance. Whether you’re planning for a major milestone or trying to better manage your finances, our Financial Education Center offers the tools to help you achieve financial success.

Our June series will focus on Family and Life Stages. We're excited to offer two youth camps, designed specifically for Delta Community Credit Union members, to teach children all about money. This summer each camp is being offered in-person and virtually, focusing on age-specific lessons. Morning and afternoon sessions are available from June 7-16.

• June 7-16: Cool Cash Camps | Live Webinars
• June 7: Teens & Money Night | Live Webinar
• June 8 & 15: Cool Cash Camps | In-Person
• June 14: Repaying Student Loans | Live Webinar by BALANCE
• June 15: 9 Financial Tips for New Families | Live Webinar
• June 23: Repaying Student Loans | Live Webinar by BALANCE
• June 28: Finances for Young Professionals | Live Webinar
• June 30: Love and Money | Live Webinar

 Check our Events & Seminars page for more information on upcoming seminars.

Monthly Blogs

• How to Protect Your New Computer from Hackers: There is a nice, new personal computer placed in front of you and you’re ready—maybe even excited—to boot it up and see what it can do. You’re ready to get to email, access accounts, read the news, listen to music and videos, videoconference, and possibly even play some games. But are you ready to protect your new machine from hackers? Read these tips to help safeguard your new computer.
• There’s More Than One Closing Cost When Buying a Home: Homeownership is an important life goal for many people. However, the true cost of owning a home includes expenses beyond just monthly mortgage payments. From financing, insurance and property taxes, to utilities, maintenance and repairs, it’s important to be fully aware of what to be prepared for before purchasing a home.
• 10 Spring Home Tips to Save Summer Money: Hot weather often means more air conditioning, more ice from the refrigerator, more electric fans, and more energy to keep those devices running. That extra energy creates higher utility bills and costs more money. But before the summer weather arrives, there are some home maintenance tasks that can be done that could assist in lowering both indoor temperatures and the expense of staying cool.
• Where To Get Help if You’re Scammed: Anyone can get scammed, whether by being tricked into giving money to a fraudster, or by giving up important information and financial account access so their money is stolen. Scammers are smart, sophisticated, experienced and able to impersonate almost anyone using fake emails, false email addresses, smishing text messages and hijacked phone numbers that appear to be authentic. Read this blog for tips on getting help if you’re scammed.