JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union is celebrating its 4th year of Good is everywhere, spotlighting the good that is being done by non-profits across our communities. From September 10–30, individuals across Florida and Georgia will get to experience local non-profits by enjoying free access to 30 cultural, educational and sporting events made possible through community partnerships. Additionally, employees will invest thousands of volunteer hours across partner non-profits throughout the community.
“VyStar members are the reason we’re able to make a difference,” said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg. “Good is everywhere celebrates not only the community partners that enrich our lives, but also honors our members, who make these partnerships and experiences possible. This is our way of saying thank you and giving members a chance to experience the impact of their support firsthand.”
Celebrating Our Members
Exclusive free member access to cultural, educational and sporting experiences
Thousands of volunteer hours donated by VyStar employees in honor of our members
Recognition of member-supported community partners across North and Central Florida, Metro Atlanta and South Georgia
VyStar members receive priority registration for complimentary access to select attractions. A full list of experiences and registration opened on August 25 at vystarcu.org/goodiseverywhere. If space remains after member registration, events may be opened to the community via VyStar’s social media channels.
Featured Member Experiences
Northeast Florida
MOCA Jacksonville
Jacksonville Naval Museum’s USS Orleck
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
The Eyes of the World from D-Day to VE Day
VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K Run-Walk (discounted registration available)
Ritz Theater & Lavilla Museum – Will Downing Concert
2025 Unity Classic – Edward Waters University vs. Virginia Union University
Central Florida
Central Florida Zoo
Mennello Museum of American Art
Orlando Science Center
Orlando Pride Soccer
Orlando Museum of Art
Hall of Fame Weekend – BCU vs FAMU
Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
Northwest and North Central Florida
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Tallahassee Museum
Georgia
VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge (BridgeFest)
Marietta Theatre in The Square
Telfair Museums
The Avett Brothers at Enmarket Arena
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Gwinnett Stripers
Zoo Atlanta
To fulfill VyStar’s purpose to Do Good, more than 2,300 employees will have opportunities to volunteer throughout Good is everywhere, serving on behalf of our members and honoring the impact they make possible in the communities we share. This year’s projects include revitalizing residential dorms at Pine Castle in Jacksonville, stocking the shelves of Kennesaw State University’s CARE food pantry, hands-on STEM experiences in Jacksonville and Orlando, and helping families in Savannah create welcoming homes through Family Promise of the Coastal Empire.
In 2024, VyStar employees donated nearly 7,000 hours to nonprofits during Good is everywhere, a tradition that continues to grow because of the support and commitment of our members. These efforts are part of a larger impact that contributed to over 40,000 volunteer hours across the organization during the year.
Other partnering nonprofits benefitting from thousands of volunteer hours during Good is everywhere include:
North Florida (Jacksonville)
Pine Castle
3 Grains of Rice
Ritz Theater & Lavilla Museum
Gator Bowl Sports Charities: Extra Yards for Teachers Week
SAFE Animal Shelter
Green Cove Springs Food Pantry
K9s for Warriors
Catty Shack
Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Florida
Central Florida (Orlando, Daytona, Space Coast)
Give Kids the World Village
Head Start
United Against Poverty
Keep Brevard Beautiful
Habitat for Humanity
Hearts, Hands and Hope
Volusia Turtle Patrol
Combat Veterans to Careers
Northwest and North Central Florida (The Panhandle, Gainesville, Tallahassee)
Grace Marketplace
Lake Cares Food Pantry
Interfaith Emergency Services
Rebuilding Together
Georgia
Autrey Mill Preservation
Family Promise of the Coastal Empire
Safe Harbor
Rainbow Village
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire
Kennesaw State University CARES
Caring for the Cause
To allow employees to participate in Good is everywhere VyStar will adjust the hours of operation for select branches on Sept. 16-17. VyStar members can find the modified hours of operation for their local branch and alternative nearby locations by visiting Good is everywhere. Members can also access and manage their accounts on their computer or smartphone via Online & Mobile Banking.
Good is everywhere supports VyStar’s commitment to being a strong community leader and a trusted financial institution. In 2024, VyStar donated $7.2 million to more than 400 nonprofit organizations and VyStar employees personally volunteered an unprecedented 40,000 hours. VyStar membership is open to anyone living in the Florida and Georgia area and military members and veterans around the world. Learn more about becoming a member at vystarcu.org.