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Happy Earth Month

April is here, and that means its time to enjoy the longer days, sunshine, and Earth Month!

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Centra rewards Members with a Member Loyalty Bonus

2024 was another successful year for Centra, and we have our Members […]

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Centra celebrates Black History Month

At Centra, we strive to create value for our Members, Team Members, […]

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January 2025: A letter from the President

Dear Members, Happy New Year! 2024 was a year of success for […]

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Poverty Awareness Month

Poverty Awareness Month is observed annually during the month of January. Did […]

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Ways you could use your tax refund

It’s always nice to finish up your taxes and learn you’re getting […]

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Centra Foundation’s 2024 Holiday Giving Program

Together, we give. Thanks to the generous donations from our Members, Team […]

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Celebrating the season: Embracing diversity in December

Do you ever feel a little extra energy in the air when […]

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November 2024: A letter from the President

Dear Members, Each year as we get closer to the holidays, I […]

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Celebrating the importance of giving back

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