Making a difference in our communities.
Press Releases
Five local charities vie for grand prize in FreeStar Financial Credit Union's $10K Charity Giveaway
Five local charities vie for grand prize in FreeStar Financial Credit Union's $10K Charity Giveaway
August 1, 2019: In celebration of FreeStar Financial Credit Union’s newest branch opening in Shelby Township this fall, and their commitment to the community, they are giving away $10,000 to charities.
Read More »Credit Union's Team is Growing to Accommodate Expansion
Credit Union's Team is Growing to Accommodate Expansion
July 23, 2019 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union continues to experience growth this year, not only with its new Shelby Township location at 56350 Van Dyke Avenue, but welcoming new team members to the FreeStar Financial family. Melissa Chibani has been named as Director of Retail Sales and Bradley Powers is the Assistant Branch Manager at the Chesterfield Township branch.
Read More »FreeStar Financial promotes new Sterling Heights Branch Director
FreeStar Financial promotes new Sterling Heights Branch Director
July 23, 2019 – FreeStar Financial Credit Union promoted Phillip Thompson to Branch Director of the Sterling Heights branch where he oversees day-to-day operations and manages six team members.
Read More »$10,000 Charity Giveaway
$10,000 Charity Giveaway
June 4, 2019 - To underscore their commitment to the Shelby Township community, and to highlight their new branch office, FreeStar Financial Credit Union is launching a two-phase $10,000 Charity Giveaway campaign.
Read More »Scholarships announced
2019 Scholarship Winners
May 30, 2019 – FreeStar Financial Credit Union will award $3,000 in scholarships to three high school graduates at a luncheon ceremony June 12.
Read More »Credit Union adopts a Shelby Township roadway
Credit Union Adopts a Shelby Township Roadway
May 20, 2019 – On Saturday April 27, a team of FreeStar Financial Credit Union employees and their families donned orange safety vests and removed litter on 26 Mile Road between Van Dyke Avenue and Jewell Road in Shelby Township as part of the annual Adopt-A-Roadway program organized by the Shelby Township Beautification Committee.
Read More »Credit union employee assists member with medical emergency
Credit union employee assists member with medical emergency
April 23, 2019 - On April 10, Carol Thompson, a Senior Member Access Center Representative, was recognized at a FreeStar Financial Credit Union Employee Appreciation Meeting by Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon and FreeStar Financial President and CEO Drema Isaac for going above and beyond to help a member who required medical attention.
Read More »Jan. 24, FreeStar Financial Credit Union hosts free Adulting Training
FreeStar Financial Credit Union hosts free Adulting Training
January 24, 2019 – FreeStar Financial Credit Union presents “Adulting” at the Shelby Township Community Center Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:45-11:30 a.m. to provide high school students and young adults with answers to many questions including, “How will I be able to do life after high school or college?”
Read More »Credit union plans groundbreaking ceremony for Shelby Township branch
Credit union plans groundbreaking ceremony for Shelby Township branch
December 11, 2018 - SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – FreeStar Financial Credit Union plans to break ground on Monday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. for its newest branch at 56350 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, south of 26 Mile Road.
Read More »Nov. 29, Credit Union appoints new board member
Credit Union appoints new board member
November 29, 2018 - In October, the FreeStar Financial Credit Union Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jonel Jakupi, board director, and appointed a new member, Catherine Patyi, to fill the vacant position.
Read More »Nov. 16, Credit Union continues support for Pets for Vets
Credit Union continues support for Pets for Vets
November 16, 2018 – The staff at FreeStar Financial Credit Union recently donated over $1,800 to Pets for Vets to fund a veteran - pet match bringing the lifetime support to over $33,000.
Read More »Credit Union offers free community shredding day
Credit Union offers free community shredding day
September 17, 2018 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union is hosting its fourth annual community shredding day Saturday, Sept. 22, from noon-2 p.m. at its Chesterfield branch.
Read More »FreeStar Financial Credit Union named Macomb Daily’s Best of the Best for 7 years
FreeStar Financial Credit Union named Macomb Daily’s Best of the Best for 7 years
June 19, 2018 - The Macomb Daily announced that FreeStar Financial Credit Union is the winner of its Readers Choice Award for Best of the Best in the credit union category for the seventh consecutive year.
Read More »Credit union awards $4,000 in scholarships
Credit union awards $4,000 in scholarships
June 5, 2018 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union will award $4,000 in scholarships to four high school graduates at a luncheon ceremony June 20. The credit union annually recognizes students who model the credit union philosophy of people helping people by awarding a Community Action Scholarship of $1,000 each to two students.
Read More »Credit Union offers chance to win free tickets to Legends of Wrestling
Credit Union offers chance to win free tickets to Legends of Wrestling
April 16, 2018 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union, named Michigan Credit Union of the Year in 2017, is a sponsor of the Legends of Wrestling event to be held April 21 at the Fraser Hockeyland Arena offering a chance to win the “Best Seats in the House from the Best Credit Union.” Registration to win one of five pairs of seats is ongoing through April 14.
Read More »Credit Union offers slam dunk savings with scratch and win tickets
Credit Union offers slam dunk savings with scratch and win tickets
March 3, 2018 - As teams and fans gear up for the basketball tournament, FreeStar Financial Credit Union is spreading excitement with Scratch and Win tickets beginning March 15.
Read More »FreeStar Financial Credit Union offers $4,000 in scholarships-deadline approaching
FreeStar Financial Credit Union offers $4,000 in scholarships-deadline approaching
March 1, 2018 - With just one month remaining, FreeStar Financial Credit Union is looking for high school seniors to qualify for four $1,000 scholarships. The credit union offers two types: Military Honor and Community Action.
Read More »Credit Union supports American Heart Association
Credit Union supports American Heart Association
February 27, 2018 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union staff members donned bright red T-shirts emblazoned with Get FiRED Up during selected dates in February to solicit donations for the American Heart and American Stroke Associations.
Read More »Credit Union rewards Certificate of Deposit savers, from 8 to 80 years old
Credit Union rewards Certificate of Deposit savers, from 8 to 80 years old
January 23, 2018 - The Save to Win CD, offered to credit union members, can be opened with as little as $25 with additional deposits accepted throughout the 12-month term. For every deposit of $25, the member’s name is automatically entered into a drawing for prizes. Savers can win monthly and quarterly cash prizes valued up to $5,000.
Read More »FreeStar Financial Credit Union donates to military charities
FreeStar Financial Credit Union donates to military charities
January 22, 2018 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union donated $2,800 to military charities in 2017 in conjunction with the VA (Veterans Administration) home loan promotion.
Read More »FreeStar Financial Credit Union offers $4,000 in scholarships
FreeStar Financial Credit Union offers $4,000 in scholarships
January 9, 2018 - FreeStar Financial Credit Union is offering high school seniors an opportunity to qualify for four $1,000 scholarships.
Read More »