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COLUMBUS, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Pathways Financial Credit Union staff and board members came together to pass out coats to elementary school students in Columbus and Dayton as a part of the Bonzy Coat Days. In addition to helping the children pick coats that were sized correctly, the credit union's community initiative, Pathways Cares, donated $25,000 for the purchase of coats.

Columbus, OH – Pathways Financial Credit Union announced its expansion into Northeast Ohio through a strategic merger with Taleris Credit Union, effective May 1, 2025. This marks Pathways’ first presence in the Greater Cleveland market, a major steppingstone in extending its Central Ohio legacy of member-focused service to new communities across the state.

Columbus, OH – On November 1, 2024, Pathways Financial Credit Union acquired SMART Federal Credit Union, welcoming its members into the Pathways family. This merger provides SMART members with expanded financial services, enhanced banking technology, and access to a larger network of branches throughout Central Ohio, Dayton, and Southwest Ohio.

Springfield, OH: Pathways Financial Credit Union partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Springfield to donate $10,000 for the purchase of coats for kids in need this winter season. On October 29, Pathways’ employees and Kiwanis Club members hand-delivered 450 coats to students at Kenwood Elementary School in Springfield.

Pathways Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that its Springfield branch has been awarded the prestigious Business of the Year Award by the Clark County Community Beautification Committee (CBC). The annual award recognizes local businesses for their contributions to the visual improvement of community and commercial spaces. The recognition marks the third consecutive year the branch has been celebrated for its outstanding beautification efforts, with previous honors including the 2022 Neighborhood Improvement Award and the 2023 CBC Business Award.