Team members who wish to wear jeans on Fridays make a small donation. Each month, the donations are tallied up and donated to a local non-profit organization serving the Gulf Coast.
Community Involvement
We are committed to giving back in various ways including sponsoring financial education programs and participating in community initiatives.
Free Personal Financial Counseling
When members are looking for financial guidance, Navigator offers free personal financial counseling to help develop achievable money habits. This is one step toward our promise to you: “Help you achieve financial success”.
When you work with one of our Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors (CCUFC), you’ll receive personalized, judgment-free guidance designed to support your unique financial journey. Whether you’re looking to build a budget, manage debt, improve your credit, or plan for the future, our knowledgeable and compassionate counselors are here to help you every step of the way.
Jeans Fridays for charities
Feeding the Gulf Coast
Navigator has a history of supporting Feeding the Gulf Coast. We are thrilled when we are able to partner with WLOX to pack to help pack thousands of Thanksgiving bags.
Boys & Girls Clubs
Navigator was an Advocate Sponsor for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County’s 33rd Annual Steak & Steak Dinner & Silent Auction held Thursday, June 26, at the Jackson County Civic Center.
Request a donation or sponsorship
We support many organizations and projects in our local communities throughout the year.
Due to the high number of requests, all requests for donations, sponsorships, volunteer activities and Navigator giveaway items must be requested using the online Donation Request Form.
Completed form requests must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the requested date. A request does not guarantee funding.
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution, Navigator dedicates limited sponsorship and donation funds to support organizations and events which help us fulfill our Mission. In addition to recurring signature sponsorships, consideration is given to programs and projects of philanthropic and community benefit, including but not limited to:
- Local philanthropic, education or development programs
- Financial education
- Community development projects
- Cultural development events.
Navigator does not sponsor special interest groups or activities which cannot be considered to be of benefit to the community or in the advancement of the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision and Values. Limited sponsorship and donation budget resources are unlikely to be allocated to programs and projects such as:
- For-profit, religious or political organizations
- Extracurricular and recreational sports activities
- National organizations or organizations without direct ties and/or benefit to the communities served by the Credit Union
- Social outings, parties, alumni banquets, family reunions
- Donations or sponsorships for individuals, including but not limited to personal fundraisers, pageants, athletic travel teams, individual or group trips or for other personal purposes.
Please keep in mind:
- Consideration will be based on the availability of funds.
- Only organizations and groups within Navigator’s service area will be considered for donations and sponsorships.
- Navigator members will be given priority when considering requests.
- Navigator must be granted recognition by the organization or group making the request, such as published advertising, booth space or signage.
- A photo or other proof of agreed to recognition must be submitted following the sponsorship or donation in order to be considered for future donations or sponsorships