LGFCU

The only statewide credit union serving municipal and county employees

Our last issue featured LifeMart discounts available to employees. If you didn’t receive the sign-up information, please feel free to contact Mishanda Mohundro and she will assist you. Another way Village employees can find savings is through membership with the Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU).

The LGFCU is the only statewide credit union exclusively serving municipal and county employees, elected/appointed officials, local government volunteers and their families. It is a full service not-for-profit financial cooperative. There are LGFCU branches in Southport, Shallotte, and Leland and several branches in Wilmington to serve your financial needs. They are located inside all State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) branches.

LGFCU’s mission is to offer a variety of products and services designed to improve your life. It keeps its fees and loan rates competitive to help you keep more of your money. Here are just a few of its products and services:

Car Buying Service

Mortgage Assistance Program

Personal Loans

New and Used Vehicle Loans

Investment Property Loans

Visa Credit Card (9.75 APR)

BillPay

E-statements

Don’t Forget To Use Your Health & Wellness Retail Card

Insurance (homeowners, renters, auto, auto rental, life) Scholarships (UNC SOG, Administrative Officers Program, Law Enforcement Executive Program, LGFCU Scholarship)

Financial Counseling

Complimentary Notary Public

FAFSA Assistance

Theme Park

Ticket Discount

Tax Filing Services

Educational Assistance through the Village 50/50 Shared Costs

All employees who enrolled in Blue Cross Blue Shield during Open Enrollment last summer should have received a pre-loaded Health & Wellness Retail Card. This card is loaded with $400 and it is good through 2027. It’s easy to use and is accepted at a variety of local retailers including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, Dollar General and Family Dollar. They cannot be used to pay for insurance premiums, prescription drugs, tobacco, or alcohol, but they can help pay for:

Healthy food

Over-the-counter medications

First aid supplies

Baby care items

Exercise Equipment Vitamins, and more.

It works and is easy to use! You can also use coupons with your purchase.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per f iscal year based on the successful completion of classes (def ined as a f inal grade of C or better)

Covered costs include tuition, books, lab costs, and student fees. Requests for tuition assistance are submitted to the Human Resources Off ice prior to course registration and are subject to the review and approval of Department Director and Village Manager and are subject to availability of funds. Funds are currently available for this f iscal year