Strength to Overcome

Humanitarian Highlight 8.12.21

This week, our focus for Humanitarian Highlight is on credit unions who are giving their community the strength to overcome life’s trials and tribulations.

Bay Federal Credit Union

In Bay Federal Credit Union’s annual fundraising drive, a total of over $27,000 was collected for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The money will go to help children in the various high-quality children’s hospitals the network represents.

West Virginia Central Credit Union

GoPacks, a nonprofit made to fight food insecurity and provide educational programs for children, partnered with this credit union to raise over $10,000. The money was raised through individual donations and contributions from West Virginia Credit Union community members and staff.

Credit Union West

Employees at Credit Union West donated $5,451 to the Firefighter Angel Foundation. This non-profit foundation aims to help children in need by providing essential items and services, particularly those in Yavapai County.

State Employees Federal Credit Union

State Employees Federal Credit Union pledged to donate a significant amount of money to the Special Olympics for every USA victory in the Tokyo Olympics. The credit union pledged $500 for every gold, $250 for every silver and $125 for every bronze. Fans and community members are also encouraged to donate directly through SEFCU’s page on the charity event.

Ascend Federal Credit Union

This credit union announced that their employees had donated 5,279 food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Ascend Federal Credit Union held the collection in its corporate office and within all 28 branch locations. The food bank will be donating the collected foods to 27 different agencies. This is the fourth year the credit union has participated in this food drive.

Visions Federal Credit Union

For July 4^th, Visions Federal Credit Union hosted its annual 4 on the 4th Road Race. This charity event supports a charitable organization of the credit union’s choosing, and this year’s event donated to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group. Over 350 runners participated both virtually and physically, and as a result of the race, the credit union donated over $3,500.

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These charitable acts benefitting children, veterans, and other vulnerable groups grant people the strength to overcome their struggles, and these credit unions should be praised for them.

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Inspiring Hope

Humanitarian Highlight 8.5.21

For this week’s #HumanitarianHighlight, we’re looking at credit unions whose donations are inspiring hope in the communities they serve. Whether it is through donations to children’s organizations, or even directly donating a closed branch to a charitable organization, here are some credit unions that go above and beyond to inspire hope for those who really need it.

Redstone Federal Credit Union

This credit union committed $2 million toward the Boys & Girls Clubs of North America for their Doors to the Future capital campaign. This campaign aims to grow the organization through developing new Centers for Advancement, improving transportation, and increasing scholarship funds contributions. The significantly large donation will be paid in parts over the next five years.

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union hosted the “2021 Tech Drive Tuesday” donation event that aimed to collect laptop tech for struggling college students. In addition, for every laptop that was donated, the credit union promised to donate $150 directly to Minnesota Computers for Schools.

Pillar Credit Union

Marion Matters for Hope Center received an unusually generous donation: an entire closed branch. Pillar Credit Union handed over the keys to the closed office structure to the organization, which has partnered with them for over ten years. Marion Matters helps community members with financial literacy programs and provides comprehensive education for financially struggling participants.

Power Financial Credit Union

Power Financial Credit Union donated nearly $50,000 to charities that help minority groups and communities in Florida. The announcement was made as part of Power Financial Credit Union’s 70-year anniversary. Each of the organizations will receive over $7,000 to be used at their discretion. These organizations include the Advocacy Network on Disabilities, the Save Foundation, the Jason Taylor Foundation and more.

Eastman Credit Union

A $125,000 donation was made by this credit union to sponsor East Tennessee State University’s Roan Scholars Summer Experience Program. This program offers students a six-week service internship aimed at teaching them how to positively impact the world around them.

Directions Credit Union

This credit union donated $3,000 and over 700 pencils to the Monroe County Library System. These generous donations will go toward summer reading supply kits, which are aimed at inspiring children to complete summer reading logs.

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Hope is important, and these credit unions, as well as many others we’ve featured before in #HumanitarianHighlight, are greatly appreciated for their charitable and hopeful donations.

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Providing Food and Supporting Veterans

Humanitarian Highlight 7.29.21 | Providing Food and Supporting Veterans

Humanitarian Highlight 7.29.21

This week, our focus for Humanitarian Highlight is on credit unions providing food to the need and supporting veterans. Both are valuable causes and help those in need, and these credit unions are setting the bar high.

GCS Credit Union

This credit union raised over $30,000 during their fifth annual Tee Up Fore Veterans golf tournament, an event started in the interest of supporting veterans. Several sponsors and golfers contributed to the overall donation, which will be used to sponsor a prepaid vacation for veterans to visit the memorials built for their service.

Jax Federal Credit Union

Jax Federal Credit Union gave generously to Feeding Northeast Florida: a whopping 23,000 meals through food drives and a sizeable $3,700 monetary donation. This foodbank serves millions of meals to families in need in the northeast region of Florida. It is estimated that the combined donation will result in approximately 23,174 meals.

All In Credit Union

Fort Rucker’s Army Emergency Relief Fund received $30,000 due to this credit union’s Annual Golf Tournament, which was held at Fort Rucker’s Silver Wings Golf Course. This emergency fund is a financial assistance program created to help active and retired soldiers with emergency vital care. The golf tournament was started over three decades ago to facilitate donations toward this valuable service.

University Credit Union

University Credit Union has started a three-day initiative to support local restaurants and donate to the Campaign for Ending Hunger. Every order taken at participating restaurants will be matched with a $5 donation toward the campaign by the credit union. The campaign hopes to raise up to $5,000 toward the $100,000 goal, which will support local food banks in Maine.

San Diego County Credit Union

SCCU is hosting it’s 7^th annual “Stuff the Bus” Fundraiser, which aims to purchase school supplies for students experiencing financial hardship or homelessness. The fundraiser takes digital and in-store donations through locations such as Ralphs or Food 4 Less. The event will run through July 31^st in San Diego County.

Clearwater Credit Union

The Community Food and Agriculture Coalition (CFAC) will receive a $25,000 donation from Clearwater Credit Union. This donation will aim to help with food shortages in vulnerable households in the area, as the CFAC estimates 1 in 8 Montana citizens struggle to afford food supplies. It will do so by contributing to the CFAC’s Double SNAP program, which doubles SNAP benefits (up to a certain amount) at local qualifying farmers’ markets.

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It is incredibly important for society to help those in need. Initiatives like these help some of our most honorable and some of our most vulnerable, and we applaud credit unions for doing them. These credit unions, as well as many others we’ve featured before in #HumanitarianHighlight, deserve praise for their wonderful acts of charity.

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Economic Recovery and Fostering Growth

Humanitarian Highlight 7.22.21 | Economic Recovery and Fostering Growth

Humanitarian Highlight 7.22.21

The last year has not been easy for many, but credit unions are doing their part to help out. This week, our focus for Humanitarian Highlight is on credit unions that are pushing for economic recovery and fostering growth in their communities. Whether through scholarships, community charity, or even making positive changes within their own organizations; here are a few credit unions that are doing their part to help the world recover and grow.

Mass Mutual Federal Credit Union

In keeping with a longstanding tradition for the credit union, MassMutual recently awarded $20,000 in college scholarships to several outstanding students. Each of the ten selected students will receive $2,000 individually, to be put to use in their first year at a college of their choice.

Lookout Credit Union

This credit union, in addition to the efforts of the Idaho Falls firefighters and other donors, helped raise a record-breaking donation (almost $50,000 total) toward the treatment of muscular dystrophy. Lookout Credit Union donated $1,000 toward the goal, a significant portion of the total drive donation.

Michigan Legacy Credit Union

As public discourse over minimum wage mounts, one credit union has made waves in a decision to increase base pay from $13 an hour to $16 – a 23% pay increase. This change will apply immediately to current staff and new hires of the credit union, in the interest of allowing staff to earn a livable wage for the area.

St. Jean’s Credit Union

Following a successful previous grant allotment, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Jobs for New England Recovery Grant Program gave St. Jean’s Credit Union an additional $50,000 in grant money. This grant was quickly distributed to six small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the interest of supporting the selected companies after the events of the last year.

Gesa Credit Union

With over $100,000 in a shared grant pool, Gesa Credit Union is giving away a maximum of $5,000 per approved grant application. The grants are being awarded as part of a newly created Local Heroes Grant Program, which aims to support local heroic and selfless organizations in areas where Gesa Credit Union operates.

American 1 Credit Union & TRUE Community Credit Union

After a few years of planning, a YMCA building in Jackson, Michigan will finally be moving to construction. Several prominent companies and nonprofit organizations contributed to the creation of this facility, two of which are the American 1 Credit Union and the TRUE Community Credit Union. Both credit unions, as well as other significant donors, will receive naming rights for particular rooms in the facility.

New York Credit Union Association

Several credit unions in the New York Credit Union Association have pooled together a joint donation of $30,000 to Cohen Children’s Hospital. A charity golf outing has been held for the last twenty-eight years but was canceled due to the events of the last year. Instead, the NYCUA pooled together a donation that was equal in size to the previous years. This large donation was made toward supporting the treatment of diabetes at a pediatric level.

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Economic recovery and growth are not going to be easy, but credit unions have always been dedicated to serving the community, no matter how difficult the problem. These credit unions are a small portion of the people dedicated to helping the local community.

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Focusing on the Future Generation

Humanitarian Highlight 7.15.21

This week, our focus for Humanitarian Highlight is on credit unions giving to an important cause: our future. Indeed, this week’s focus is on credit unions that are focusing on the future generation. Nothing is more important than investing in the people who will inherit the world we live in. Such as: aid programs for sick children, college scholarships for outstanding youth, or even therapy and protection for the young people who just need a little help. Whatever the cause might be, here are quite a few credit unions keeping the most vulnerable in mind.

Black Hills Federal Credit Union

Using a good old-fashioned concession stand, Black Hills Federal Credit Union managed to raise $1,000 in money to be donated to the Front Porch Coalition. This nonprofit group focuses on suicide prevention and mental health, providing interventive mental care as well as preventive materials and counseling.

Texas Trust Credit Union

Texas Trust Credit Union raised $1,250 for SafeHaven, a nonprofit organization that provides protective shelter and food to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The organization houses over 146 people, half of whom are children. As part of the event, the credit union also donated necessities such as personal hygiene products.

Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union

A fun and special fundraiser was used to raise over $1,750 towards the needs of Marshfield Children’s Hospital and the Child Life program. The fundraiser, appropriately named “Pie in the Face,” allowed donors to contribute to a good cause and also get the opportunity to fund a gigantic pie that splattered David Murphy, the president of the Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union. The donation was composed of $752.82 collected funds, as well as a personal donation of $500 from the president and the credit union itself.

PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

With over $10,500 in scholarships awarded annually, PrimeWay Federal Credit Union has a history of supporting higher education. This year, they added a $1,500 art scholarship to their scholarship initiative, in the interest of supporting aspiring students in the Houston area.

Atlantic Federal Credit Union

Atlantic Federal Credit Union offered a sizeable college scholarship to members who were graduating high school seniors. To qualify, they simply had to apply with a written essay, a reference letter from a teacher or counselor, a resume (with community service provided) and their school transcript. The Atlantic Scholarship Committee reviewed and compared all submissions and chose a winner, as well as four additional winners. The winner received a $10,000 scholarship, whereas each following students won $5,000, $2,500, and $1,500 respectively.

Blue Federal Credit Union

Blue Federal Credit Union proudly announced that a company event to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation raised a total of $10,090. The event was a fundraiser where eighteen employees agreed to shave their heads in support of St. Baldrick’s foundation, which researches curing cancer in children. The donation amount was collected from individual donations, as well as a company initiative to donate $100 for every company employee who committed to shaving their head.

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union raised over $48,000 for the REACH Studio Art Center and Capital Area United Way, and also donated supplies to the facility. The REACH Studio Art Center serves the community through afterschool programs, which MSU Federal Credit Union has helped fund.

InRoads Credit Union

For four years, this credit union’s “Team Up for Schools” organization has raised over $234,000 for schools in the communities they serve. This was done through a combination of individual donations and a fantastic promotion where any members who use a high school-themed debit card would have 5 cents donated by InRoads Credit Union.

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Providing for the future education and health of young adults and children is beyond a noble goal: it is a necessary one for the strength of our country. These credit unions, as well as many others we’ve featured before in #HumanitarianHighlight, realize this truth and are doing their part to help.

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Mending the Community

Humanitarian Highlight 7.8.21

Humanitarian Highlight 7.8.21 | Mending the Community

For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, let’s take a look at how CUs are mending the community they serve. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From virtual games to veterans and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs are mending the community they serve.

SAFE Credit Union

SAFE CU donated $20,000 each to Soil Born Farms and Allegiant Giving. Both of these organizations have programs that assist military veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Allegiant Giving is using the generous donation from SAFE CU to help pay for veteran’s certification tests through its online education program. SAFE CU aims to help anyone and everyone in their community.

Sky Federal Credit Union

SKY FCU partnered with Montana DECA to host the first annual Virtual Game-Of-Life event. The event was a virtual financial reality fair available to all high school students in Montana. Over 2,500 students attended the event from over 90 high schools across Montana. SKY FCU was very happy about the massive turnout for their event. It is very important for them to be able to share financial knowledge with everyone in the community and doing so through the youth is a great outlet to do that.

Tropical Financial Credit Union

Tropical FCU awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 3 students continuing their education in the fall. One student got a grand prize of $5,000 and the other two students got $2,500 each. Tropical has granted scholarships to students for the past 8 years. Previously, they gave out 10 $1,000 scholarships, but this year they wanted to make a bigger impact and ease the financial stress more. The students were picked based on their 500-word essays, resumes, and volunteer work.

United Federal Credit Union

United FCU held a sweepstake, “Drive Away Happy Auto Loan Event.” They randomly chose a winner to award $6,000 towards their auto loan payments. The generous donation will greatly help the winner with her auto loan payments. She emphasized how much this money will help her, not only with her car payments but now she can put more money towards other necessities. There were also other winners in the sweepstakes, United FCU awarded a choice of 90 days of no payments or $100 cashback to all approved loan Members. United FCU wants all of its members to feel supported by them.

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Lake Michigan CU organized their Band Together Campaign for the seventh year in a row. The campaign is to support child care in their local communities. This year, LMCU was able to raise $75,000. Lake Michigan CU’s members and community came together to provide the best care for children and their families.

TopLine Federal Credit Union

TopLine FCU hosted its annual Personal Care Drive in May. The drive benefitted three local non-profits. TopLine FCU members and employees donated a variety of personal care items like body wash, toothbrushes, diapers and so much more to community members in need. TopLine members and employees donated over 1,100 personal care items to help local families in need.

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Unity

Humanitarian Highlight 7.1.21

Humanitarian Highlight 7.1.21 | Unity

For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, let’s take a look at CUs displaying unity in their communities. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From diapers to baseball and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs display unity in their communities.

Truity Credit Union

Truity CU came together with 50 other local businesses that held fundraisers for Bartlesville Regional United Way. About 41,000 individuals in the local area have been helped by the organization’s 14 non-profit partners. This is all possible because of the generous donations made by many businesses. Truity CU donated over $50,000 to the program. This generous donation was able to provide COVID-19 relief for many people in the area. It is great to see so many local businesses coming together to help one another.

Royal Credit Union

Royal CU teamed up with a few business partners and was able to raise $39,000 for the Junior League of Eau Claire Diaper Bank. Over 21,000 diapers and 6,000 wipes are being distributed at a local food bank. The large donation will be used to purchase more diapers and wipes for the food bank. This will relieve stress on families struggling to purchase these necessities. Royal CU was able to partner with other local businesses to achieve this and be able to provide a positive impact on their community.

PFCU

Employees at PFCU raised almost $4,000 for IM Kids 3^rd Meal. Each quarter the PFCU employees get to pick a charity to donate to. This quarter was IM Kids 3^rd Meal, a program that provides meals to local children that struggle with food security. The program is raising funds to be able to purchase a truck with a lift gate so it is easier to distribute the meals to children. The donation from PFCU was almost half of what they need. The program is well on its way to meeting its goal of $10,000 for the truck. PFCU wants what is best for its community and is willing to do what it can to achieve that.

Freedom Federal Credit Union

Starting the opening day, Freedom FCU partnered up with the Aberdeen IronBirds baseball team to raise money for Hits for Healthy Kids. Each time an IronBirds player gets a hit, Freedom FCY donates $10 to the program that benefits children a part of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. Freedom FCU has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs for almost 10 years and continues to show its support through Hits for Healthy Kids. They are able to provide more opportunities for the youths in their area.

CAP COM Federal Credit Union

CAP COM FCU donated $5,000 to 20 non-profit organizations in the Capital Region. The 20 donations will make huge changes to various organizations that have been struggling since the beginning of the pandemic. Many of the non-profits are using the money to update their amenities or shelters for their occupants. The 20 organizations that received the donations are “superstars” for the effort and impact they have to contribute to their communities. CAP COM FCU has greatly impacted their communities with these donations and displayed unity within their community.

Reliant Credit Union

Reliant CU recently awarded 12 scholarships to any Reliant member attending a 2 or 4 year school this fall. The students chosen were based on their demonstration of the CU motto, “people helping people.” The recipients of the scholarships did not just show academic excellence but also volunteers in their community. Reliant CU has been awarding the Donald K. Rhine scholarship since 1998 and helping members achieve their academic dreams.

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Community Leaders

Humanitarian Highlight 6.24.21

For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at how, even in these challenging times, CUs continue to be community leaders. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From recycling to baseball and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs maintain their positivity and stand out as community leaders.

Premier Members Credit Union

In April, Premier Members CU hosted their first electronics recycling event. Over 600 employees and members participated in the event. As a result of the larger participation, Premier Members CU collected 27,307 pounds of electronics that would have been in the landfill. This resulted in a 41,817-pound reduction of greenhouse gases. The event was held in honor of Earth Week and to raise awareness of the environment and our impacts on it.

Advantage One Credit Union

Advantage Once CU values education in their community. In honor of supporting continuing education, Advantage One has awarded a $2,500 scholarship to three students to further pursue their education journey. The students were chosen based on essay submittal as well as academia. Advantage One CU is committed to the credit union philosophy, people helping people,” and continues to prove that regularly.

Midwest Members Credit Union

Midwest Members CU has been donating to the Tri-City Baseball/Softball League for the past 6 years. It is very important to them to make an impact on their community and this is a perfect way. Sports brings together not only the children playing the sport but also the families. Midwest Members CU donated $5,000 which goes towards keeping the league registration fees at a low cost so anyone can participate in baseball or softball. Over the last six years, Midwest Members has donated $45,000 to the Tri-City Baseball/Softball League.

Redstone Federal Credit Union

Redstone FCU donated certified CPR training kits to 5 high schools. These kits will be used to teach students priceless lifesaving training. The kits are worth about $20,000. The training the students will receive can be used to potentially save lives. Redstone FCU recognizes the importance of this invaluable knowledge that the students can share.

Northern Credit Union

Northern CU in Watertown, New York donated to the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation (CAHF). The donation of $3000 goes directly to the Carthage Area Hospital. Whether it is towards equipment purchases or healthcare expenses, the donation will make a big impact on the hospital. Northern CU wanted to show their gratitude to the Carthage Area Hospital healthcare workers and especially during the past year, they have faced difficult challenges. This donation does not just give back to the hospital, but also to the community.

 SRP Federal Credit Union

The SRP FCU donated over $138,000 to Aiken County Public School District. They raised this money through a high school debit card program. After each purchase with the debit card, SRP donates 5 cents. The donation will be allocated to multiple schools in the district for an assortment of different funding needs. SRP FCU employees and members realize the importance of funding needed for schools in their community.

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CUs Expressing Gratitude

Humanitarian Highlight 6.17.21

For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, let’s take a look at CUs expressing gratitude for their communities. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From anniversaries to new ambulances and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs are expressing their gratitude within their communities.

Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Atlanta Postal CU participated in their local Channel 9 News Food Drive. They were able to collect over 5,500 pounds of food for various food banks in the region, it will be able to provide almost 4,500 meals for those in need. APCU collected 974 pounds of that food for Feeding the Valley, a member of the Georgia Food Bank Association. The amount of food they collected will provide a few hundred meals. APCU has contributed a lot to those struggling during these difficult times.

AmeriCU Credit Union

AmeriCU awarded ten $1,000 scholarships to students that are continuing their education or starting college in the fall. The CU has awarded scholarships to students every year for the last 20 years, it is very important to them to keep the tradition active. Education is very valuable and being able to provide assistance so they can achieve their education dreams is inspiring.

Kemba Financial Credit Union

KEMBA FCU has recently announced a $100,000 donation to the Mount Carmel Foundation. The donation will go towards Mount Carmel’s Street Medicine program. Some of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of reliable transportation to provide faster and safer healthcare to those in need. The foundation helps anyone that has trouble accessing medical care. This large donation will be able to make a huge difference in the foundation as well as their patients’ lives with quicker and more reliable transportation for the patients.

Hiway Credit Union

Hiway CU donated $100,000 to the Hiway Foundation in honor of their 90^th anniversary. The foundation was established in 2017 to strengthen and aid their community. The last year has been very difficult for many. Hiway CU‘s additional donation to the foundation will go towards organizations that address food insecurity, education, and civil rights in their community. Hiway CU listens to their community and has been for 90 years. They have donated and supported many local organizations over the years.

Abound Credit Union

Abound CU prioritizes education in their community. In addition to their financial education program for all fifth graders in Harding County Schools, they donated $5,000 to assist students with the transition from elementary school to middle school. The donation will be used to implement financial literacy through community events led by the students. This is an opportunity to show the community and families the students’ foundation of financial literacy. Teaching financial literacy to children is a valuable skill they will be able to apply their entire life.

City & County Credit Union

City & County CU gave back to local non-profits through their making the Greater Good Even Greater contest. The contest nominates local non-profits for a $2,000 donation for doing good deeds in their community. The local businesses and non-profits are nominated by City & County members. Once the contestants are finalized, they hold a Facebook vote and from there, determine the winners. This year, Ruby’s Pantry and Little Gosling’s Daycare each won the $2,000 donation. City & County CU loves celebrating local organizations that make a difference in their community, as well as raising awareness for all of the contestants’ organizations.

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Building Blocks of Communities

Humanitarian Highlight 6.10.21

Humanitarian Highlight 6.10.21 | Building Blocks of Communities

For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at how CUs have become essential building blocks of their communities. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From scholarships to local businesses and the most vulnerable let’s look at CUs have become essential community building blocks.

Alliance Credit Union

Alliance CU held a shred day to raise money for the Texas Boys Ranch. Thanks to their members and community, they were able to raise almost $4,500. Texas Boys Ranch is a foster care and adoption ranch that houses boys and girls in small group homes. The large donation from Alliance CU will be able to feed 21 children for about 6 months.

Alternatives Federal Credit Union

Alternatives FCU is partnering with Black Hands Universal to help people of color and Indigenous people in their local community to help fund housing or businesses for them. The partnership between the philanthropic organizations was a result of an alignment in their want to help the community. They both want to help those who have not had the same opportunities as others with their finances. AFCU can grant awards to people that make less than the stated amount with a viable business idea as well as matching and encouraging savings accounts. As for the housing program, the partnership wants to be able to award eligible families up to $20,000 to help with purchasing a home. AFCU and BHU are inspiring to see their dedication to helping their communities.

1st MidAmerica Credit Union

The American Cancer Society Colors of Cancer Metro East fundraiser raised almost $30,000 during the month of April. Many organizations participated in the campaign and each chose a cancer type and the coordinating color that represents it. 1st MidAmerica CU raised over $5,000 for breast cancer. They raised the funds as well as held educational programs to raise awareness for their members and employees. The Fundraiser raised a total of $29,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Member One Federal Credit Union

Member One FCU donated $1000 to feeding Southwest Virginia in honor of their 80^th annual meeting. The donation was made in honor of their members. Member One FCU has partnered with Feeding SW Virginia for many years, in fact, they have been able to provide 35,000 meals in the past year. Member One FCU is dedicated to feeding their community and helping fight hunger in their community.

First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union

First Financial FCU recognized 49 high school seniors and granted them scholarships to celebrate the Class of 2021. The scholarships totaled $147,000 and over the past 23 years the program has been active, they have gifted over $2.1 million in scholarships. These scholarships have benefited more than 650 graduates since the beginning of the scholarship program. Education is very important to First Financial FCU and they will continue to help these outstanding students in their academic endeavors.

Peach State Federal Credit Union

Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has donated $177,000 in scholarships and grants to graduating class of 2021. Their scholarship program has been effective for the last 19 years and has donated more than $1.7 million to students. Peach State FCU awarded 26 scholarships to members that are continuing their education and 7 student scholarships for incoming college freshmen. They also awarded educational grants to local schools. Peach State FCU values education and continuing it in their community.

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CUs Local Heroes

Humanitarian Highlight 6.3.2021 | CUs Local Heroes

Humanitarian Highlight 6.3.2021

For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at how, even in these challenging times, CUs continue to be the local heroes of their communities. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From beach cleanups to blankets and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs maintain their positivity and are the local heroes of their community.

Christian Financial Credit Union

Macomb Country Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST) is a community shelter for mothers and their children to go to who are experiencing homelessness. MCREST is holding a Moms for Moms campaign in honor of Mother’s Day. Christian Financial Credit Union has graciously donated $10,000 towards the new shelter at MCREST. This campaign will be towards the necessities for the new shelter like beds, books, toys, and blankets. The new shelter will be able to house up to 45 mothers and their children. Christian Financial CU wants to continue making an impact within their community and this Mother’s Day campaign was a great opportunity for them to make a difference.

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

Non-profit, 808 Cleanups has been cleaning up Hawaii’s beaches and parks for the last 4 years. Recently, due to the pandemic, the non-profit had lost its yearly grant.  HawaiiUSA FCU donated $5,000 to 808 Cleanups. This amount will make a huge difference and will go right into the project they are working on. 808 Cleanups has cleaned up more than 700,000 pounds of garbage in Hawaii. Thanks to HawaiiUSA FCU they can continue to make Hawaii a cleaner destination.

Global Credit Union

Global Credit Union employees raised nearly $3,000 for Walk MS. During April, Global CU employees were able to raise the funds by having an internal company-wide raffle as well as by personal funding. They were able to reach their goal and help members of their community battling MS.

Credit Union West

Credit Unions West’s EmployeesCare Program raises funds for local organizations throughout their community. Through this program, Credit Union West was able to donate $3,000 to AZ Blankets 4 Kids a non-profit that hand makes blankets for children that are in need. They have been able to donate more than 135,000 blankets to children in need located in the Phoenix area. Credit Union West community and members of their community are their top priorities as a credit union.

Yolo Federal Credit Union

Yolo FCU has chosen three local organizations to donate a total of $5,000 in honor of the Big Day of Giving. They picked Empower Yolo, The Yolo Community Foundation ad Yolo County CASA. All of these organization shave made big impacts on the community, as well as Yolo FCU. Being the only credit union in the county, Yolo FCU does as much as it can to positively impact its community.

USF Federal Credit Union

USF FCU has recently partnered with AdventHealth West Florida to help maintain a healthy community and support local hospitals. This partnership included a donation of $150,000. This large donation is going to be divided up between 3 organizations with AdventHealth. Part of the donation is going to a new MRI machine, after having a 17-year old one as well as meals for frontline workers at the hospitals.

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see CUs take lead and be their local community heroes during these challenging times. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

On a final note, we have started a new feature, the Credit Union Roundup, and we hope you return tomorrow to see what is going on in the Credit Union community and how CUs are local heroes within their communities continue to inspire every day!

CUs Focus on the Good

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at how, even in these challenging times, CUs continue to focus on the good. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From gardens to skateparks and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs maintain their positivity and focus on the good for the community.

TTCU Federal Credit Union

TTCU Federal Credit Union has been very involved and a big supporter of education in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have established an education program and since 1934 have donated over $1 million to Oklahoma schools. For Teacher Appreciation Week, the week of May 3^rd, the TTCU staff delivered 150 boxes of break room snacks and treats to schools across their local area. TTCU FCU has a deep appreciation for all the educators in the Tulsa area and showed that.

Eglin Federal Credit Union

Eglin Federal Credit Union Skatepark is scheduled to open June 5^th, only three months after breaking ground. With over a year of fundraising, the skatepark was finally fully funded thanks to Eglin FCU and community members. The skatepark will be open to all ages and levels of experience with various bumps and rails for everyone. The skatepark would not be possible without Eglin FCU donation and their dedication to their community.

Oswego County Federal Credit Union

Oswego County FCU made a $2,500 donation to Fulton Block Builder (FBB). FBB is a program that helps provide homeowners recover some of the cost of their exterior property investment. The program also helps to promote neighborhood gratification, they want people to be proud of their neighborhoods. Oswego County FCU nearly doubled their donation from last year, which will make an even bigger impact on their community. 

Baylands Family Credit Union

Baylands FCU assembled “Hope Hygiene Kits” for children in Haiti. To celebrate National volunteer Month, the staff at all of the Baylands FCU branches put together the hygiene kits for the children. Supplies was donated by Heart Ministries and will be distributed to schools in Jacmel, Haiti. Baylands FCU wants to be able to make a positive impact, not just in their local communities, but anywhere they can. Hygiene is very important for children and will help the children in Haiti who may not have access to all the necessary hygiene supplies.

Center Parc Credit Union

Center Parc CU donated $3,500 to the Savannah Urban Garden Alliance. SUGA partners with local schools, farms, volunteers, and businesses to promote urban gardening practices and allow locals to have access to fresh, healthy food and produce. The large donation from Center Parc CU will provide SUGA’s School Garden manager program to 7 schools. The program allows students and teachers to garden and connect with their food to know where it comes from. Center Parc CU is helping their community not just financially, but going beyond that.

Western Cooperative Credit Union

Western Cooperative Credit Union and their employees gathered food and hygiene products to donate to the Williston Salvation Army Food Pantry. They held a friendly competition between the teams. The winning team donated 388 items. Western Cooperative CU donated a total of 1,363 food and hygiene products, which equaled 1,725 pounds. Western Cooperative CU has made a big difference in their community.

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see CUs focusing on the good during these challenging times. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

On a final note, we have started a new feature, the Credit Union Roundup, and we hope you return tomorrow to see what is going on in the Credit Union community and how CUs focus on the good within their communities continue to every day!

Positivity within CUs

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at the positivity within CUs and their communities. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From scholarships to hospitals and the most vulnerable let’s look at the positivity CUs spread within their communities.

Michigan First Credit Union

Cascade Township, a branch of the Kent District Library received a donation of over 1,000 books. Michigan First Credit Union had their organization, First for Good, set up boxes at their 28 branches to collect new and gently used books. They collected over 1,000 books for the library in 3 weeks. Michigan First CU and its generous members were able to aid the library in adding to their collection.

Achieva Credit Union

Achieva Credit Union has been named one of the “Top Workplaces” in Tampa Bay for the ninth year in a row. In honor of this huge achievement, Achieva CU is donating $30,000 to charities in their local communities. What’s unique about what Achieva is doing is that each branch team and each department get $750 to donate to any community charity of their choice. This is awesome because they are making a huge impact on their entire community by dispersing the donations. Congratulations Achieva CU!

Corning Credit Union

Corning Credit Union is matching donations to local small businesses in their hometown, Elmira, New York. The local businesses in the Elmira area have been extremely impacted by the pandemic. The initiative of this program, “buy now, shop later” encourages community support. When someone purchases a gift card of any amount from one of the local businesses, Corning CU will donate up to $50 to that business. Corning CU will continue to donate to these businesses until they have reached their goal of donating $25,000 between all of the local shops.

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union partnered with local community resources and was able to donate $40,000 to a local food pantry aimed to fight hunger. Together, they tackled FACE the Hunger Challenge. Feeding Area Children Everyday’s goal is to raise awareness of the hungry children in New Mexico. About 1 in 3 children in New Mexico are going hungry. Sandia Area FCU’s donation of $40,000 is able to provide over 200,000 meals for those in need.

Unitus Community Credit Union

Unitus Community Credit Union pledged $50,000 to Legacy Emanual Randall Children’s Hospital. The donation is to provide a BloodTrack and Belmont Rapid Infuser to the hospital’s birth center. The new equipment is meant to supply emergency blood transfusions at the bedside. The equipment is critical in the birthing center and can save more than 25 mothers and their newborns each year. Unitus Community CU strives to improve the quality of life in their community.

Georgia United Credit Union

Georgia United Credit Union’s foundation, Georgia United Foundation has awarded scholarships to 6 high school seniors of the graduating 2021 class. This has been the 27^th year that Georgia United CU has awarded scholarships. Their notable scholarship program motivates students to submit a one-minute video explaining how their continued education will help the community. The total amount of the scholarships was $30,000, enough to make a huge difference in each of these student’s lives. Good luck next year!

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see positivity within CUs and their communities. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

Community Dedication

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at CUs dedication to their local communities. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From teachers to children and the most vulnerable let’s look at the community dedication CUs have for their communities.

Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union

Since 2012, Gulf Winds FCU has made an annual donation to the Children’s Miracle Network at Ascension Sacred Heart. This year Gulf Winds donated $10,626. The donation was achieved through the Gulf Winds staff donating weekly for a casual jeans day. Over the 9 years Gulf Winds FCU has been donating to the Children’s Miracle Network at Ascension Sacred Heart, they have donated over $85,000. Their staff members’ dedication and generosity to help children and families is inspiring!

Sound Credit Union

Sound CU held their annual internal auction for Sound team members to raise money to help fight food insecurity in Western Washington. The auction had 120 items, raising over $8,000 and an additional $10,000 donation from Sound CU, making the total over $18,000. All of the donations will be going to Food Lifeline, a non-profit to end hunger in Western Washington. The amount raised will be able to provide over 91,000 meals to thousands of people in that region. Since the pandemic, Sound CU has been donating to local foodbanks and COVID relief centers, contributing over $200,000. Their dedication to helping their community during these times is very admirable!

FirstLight Federal Credit Union

FirstLight Federal Credit Union donated $80,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso in honor of National Financial Literacy Month. The generous donation will go towards scholarships and support programs at Texas Techs’ four El Paso schools. Over half of the donation will go towards annual scholarships.

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union partnered up with local businesses to sponsor the Katy ISD “Teacher of the Year” annual event. For this virtual event, respected members of the community will honor the teachers chosen from the 73 Katy ISD campuses. The recognized teachers will receive a goodie bag of various items donated by local businesses as well as a $100 gift card. Recognizing teachers is a huge part of Brazos Valley Schools CU community. Showing their appreciation and support for the teachers’ dedication makes for a stronger community.

Directions Credit Union

Recently, because of the pandemic, schools have been trying to see how they can incorporate outdoor learning into their lessons. With outdoor learning, masks can be taken off and improve focus for younger children in the setting. Springmill STEM Elementary School has been granted $10,000 from Directions Credit Union to build an outdoor classroom. A 3rd grade class at Springmill designed and came up with plans as to how the classroom could be built. Directions CU has also granted 2 other schools $10,000 for the same purpose. They have realized how beneficial outdoor education can be to children, especially during these times.

Land of Lincoln Credit Union

Land of Lincoln Credit Union has launched a new financial education program called “First Step Initiative.” LLCU has partnered up with 3 Springfield area high schools to help spread basic financial education at the high school level. The program is designed to prepare students at a basic level for managing their money, especially going into college. LLCU will donate to the schools annually, as well as host seminars at the schools to promote the program. The “First Step Initiative” is a great example of CUs dedicating their resources and knowledge to help educate future generations on the topic of money.

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see CU’s dedication to their communities. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

CUs Spreading Compassion

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at the credit unions spreading compassion in their communities. Compassion is contagious! Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From playgrounds to food banks and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs are spreading their compassion throughout their communities.

Firelands Federal Credit Union

Firelands FCU donated $10,000 to the Bucyrus Legacy Fund of Projects, Inc. in honor of celebrating 200 years of “Community Unity.” The donated money is going towards the development of Bucyrus’ Norton Bicentennial Multi-Generational Greenspace. The greenspace will be a trailhead where many activities, including a bike/walk pathway, a dog park, gardens, and many more will take place. The generous donation made by Firelands FCU is focused on helping their city and the communities within it.

Case Credit Union

CASE CU has donated $100,000 through their CASE Cares program to Lansing, Michigan’s first universally accessible playground. The main drive behind the project is that any child with or without a disability can play on it. What most people do not realize is that many playgrounds do not have much to offer for children with disabilities. In other words, the entire playground is specifically designed to be fit for any child. The project has raised $700,000 out of an estimated $1,500,000. Case CU Cares Program has made a huge impact on this project. The playground is projected to open next summer.

State Employee’s Credit Union

State Employees’ CU made a large, $2 million donation to the expansion of UNC Hospitals’ “Family House.” The SECU (after State Employees’ CU) Family House is a comfortable, affordable place for patients and family that are traveling to Chapel Hill for medical care to stay. After the expansion, the “Family House” now has 74 rooms available, nearly doubling the rooms. After 2 years of construction, the SECU Family House recently celebrated the opening of the Pine Wing. Thanks to State Employees’ CU, more patients, and their families have access to this incredible program.

Gerber Federal Credit Union

Gerber FCU donated 600 books across 9 school districts in Michigan. President/CEO of Gerber FCU, John Buckley, read Give It! virtually to 2nd-grade classrooms. The book is a fun way to introduce simple concepts of money. Certainly, children are never too young to start learning about the concept of money. The book was donated to students, teachers, and the library, which was 600 books in total. Gerber FCU’s generous donation will provide students the resources to learn the critical concepts of money.

Workers Credit Union

Workers CU donated $10,000 to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. Their annual campaign this year was to incentivize members to open up a savings account or set up an automatic transfer. If a member did one of these, Workers CU would donate $5 to the food bank. Under the current circumstances, the Merrimack Valley Food Bank has been aiding over 65,000 people per month. The large donation made a big impact at the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. Workers CU and their members continuously show a strong dedication to their community.

Black Hills Federal Credit Union

Black Hills FCU in Rapid City, South Dakota donated $1,800 to the HOPE Center, providing 3 days’ worth of services at HOPE. The HOPE Center facilitates basic and particular needs to members of their community. It is about $500 a day for service at HOPE, serving 200-250 people. As a result of their dedication to their various campaigns, Black Hills FCU was able to raise enough for 3 days of food and service, surpassing their goal of 2 days of service for the HOPE Center. Black Hills FCU and its members have shown a tremendous amount of compassion and dedication towards their community.

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

Thank you for reading this week’s Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see so many CUs spreading compassion throughout their communities. As you can see, compassion is very contagious within the CU community. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

CUs Supporting Local Businesses

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to take a look at communities coming together to support their local businesses. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From zoos to children and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs are supporting their local businesses.

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union

Charter Oak FCU located in Waterford, Connecticut, donated $32,000 in emergency food assistance to some of eastern Connecticut’s food pantries and centers. Their large donation was able to help 16 different organizations across eastern Connecticut, making a big difference in their community. Charter Oak FCU was able to make its donation through Charter Oak’s Community Giving Program.

GCS Credit Union

GCS Credit Union donated $950 for Macoupin County CEO. They achieved this donation through their Growing Community Schools program. If a GSC employee makes a donation of $15 or more, they are able to wear jeans on Fridays and Saturdays of that month. Macoupin County CEO was the program of the month that GSC employees donated to. Macoupin County CEO is an education program that aims to prepare anyone but more specifically children, to be proactive in the economy for the future. GCS CU picks a new organization every month to donate to and month by month are helping out their local community.

First Source Federal Credit Union

First Source FCU has donated $3,000 to Irwin’s Fine Food, a local business in Utica, New York. The donations were made through the Be a Neighbor Fund. This fund allocates donations to small businesses recovering from the financial stresses of the pandemic. Irwin’s Fine Food is one of 5 small businesses that has received donations this week, totaling up to $27,000. Thanks, First Source FCU for being a community leader and helping out their local businesses during these trying times.

Elevations Credit Union

Elevations CU has been a key leader in the rebuilding of the Boulder community shortly after a tragic mass shooting occurred on March 22^nd. Unfortunately, 10 lives were lost in the tragic experience. Fortunately, the Boulder community has come together during these trying times. With help from the Elevations Foundation and Elevations Credit Union, they offered to match donations up to $200,000 made to the families that lost their loved ones. The community donated $509,224, with the additional $200,000, they raised a total of $709,224. As a result of the successful campaign, the money is being divided between the 10 families that experienced loss during this tragedy. Our heart goes out to these families, the Boulder community, and Elevations Credit Union.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union

Since 1990, Maine Highlands FCU has been raising money each year for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. Due to the circumstances of the pandemic, their fundraising strategies were different. Thanks to their creativity, employees, and members of Maine Highlands FCU, they were able to raise $17,000. The large donation was able to help 21 local food organizations. Despite the challenging year, Maine Highlands FCU was still able to donate a significant amount and help many in the process.

California Coast Credit Union

California Coast Credit Union held a campaign to help support local minority-owned businesses and raised $35,000 for those businesses. The campaign that California Coast CU held was to incentivize their members to shop locally. When members used their Cal Coast MasterCard (debit or credit), the proceeds went directly to Strategic Alliance. Strategic Alliance supports the local minority-owned businesses. The campaign raised $20,000 and California Coast CU donated $10,000. The $5,000 came from members of the community and it went directly to local organizations.

Connections Credit Union

The 89-year-old zoo, Zoo Idaho located in Pocatello, Idaho has officially opened for the season. This year they are introducing The Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop. They are hoping this will be the new centerpiece for the zoo. Thanks to donations from Connections Credit Union, Zoo Idaho is hoping for more visitors with their new attractions that could be done as early as mid-summer. Connections CU made it possible for Zoo Idaho to complete these new attractions.

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see so many CUs supporting their local businesses. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

Feeding Communities

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight we look at some ways in which credit unions are helping feed those in need. Credit unions are non-profit and almost all of them spend countless hours and dollars to help their communities. This drive to help others is we scour the internet every week, and then together with these lists of heroes. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your great works!! Credit Unions feeding communities with donations, food, and inspiration ahead.

Visions Federal Credit Union

Visions FCU had a “Grow Hope” Initiative that helped them donate $6,000 to Café Esperanza. Café Esperanza is a restaurant that has “pay-what-you-can” pricing for the diners. The Café works with One World Everybody Eats in a collaborative effort to help build community and help feed those in need. Last year the Café was able to serve around 10,000 meals.

Connexus Credit Union

Connexus CU donated $1 million to the Wausau Community Partner Campus (CPC). The CPC is a non-profit center that is about offering the spaces to help organizations helping deliver the necessary things to survive and thrive to those in need. This makes it so much easier for those charities to do what they need and save money and time for the locations they use.

Commonwealth Credit Union

Commonwealth CU donated $1 million to the Cardinal Cupboard at the University of Louisville. This student-run food pantry has been helping feed those in need on the campus. This donation will help them renovate the space and even support paid student workers and scholarships. The Cupboard will also be renamed the Commonwealth Credit Union Cardinal Cupboard. They are feeding communities today and will be for quite some time with this donation.

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union

Cornerstone Community FCU donated $3,500 to the YWCA of Niagara Frontier, an organization that is improving the lives of women in their community. The credit union has long supported its programs with donations and volunteering as well. For over 100 years the YWCA and its partners have worked to provide classes and programs to help educate, house, and empower the women of Niagara County.

Freedom Credit Union

Freedom CU donated $2,117 from employees and customers to help purchase essential clothing for homeless children in the Greater Springfield area. They have also been collecting cash donations to help support local animal shelters. Last month they raised money for the Foundation for TJO Animals and the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter. The donations were made directly to the local animal shelters as well as through a purchased “Paw Print” that was for sale at Freedom branches for $1 each. From children to abandoned animals we see Freedom really helping their community!

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

CUs Building Communities

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For this week’s Humanitarian Highlight, we want to look at communities being built and rebuilt. Is your credit union a stand-out when it comes to charity and community? Then hit us up on social media and let’s help get the word out on your good works!! From animals to children and the most vulnerable let’s look at how CUs are building and rebuilding communities.

Hughes Federal Credit Union

Hughes Federal CU was able to raise $3,725 for the Tucson Wildlife Foundation with a Diana Madaras “Bobcat at the Pool” debit card. These cards were issued to their members in 2020 and each raised $5.00 for the cause. The card featured art by a local artist, Madaras and it was free to their members with a checking account and even offered discounts at the Madaras Gallery. The Tucson Wildlife Center is a great team of volunteers that help rescue native wildlife in need. This project has been ongoing since 2019 and has raised more than $7,875. These animals are an important part of our communities.

Hanscom Federal Credit Union

Hanscom FCU ran a #BuildHope campaign that raised $1,000 for the Great Divide Animal Rescue, and $500 to Kiva, Mental Health America, and Girls Who Code. The drive was based on an offer of $10 to their employees for a charity of their choice. The employees were also given an opportunity to turn that $10 into a $1,000 donation if they created a short video to show their reasons for their charity choice. Then the credit union posted the videos on their social media and had the public vote for their favorites.

Trumark Financial Credit Union

Trumark Financial CU put together many baskets containing essential cleaning supplies for use at local Pennsylvania organizations providing help to those who are experiencing domestic violence. The donations were given to A Woman’s Place, Domestic Abuse of Delaware County, Home of the Sparrow, Inter-Faith Housing Alliance, and St. Francis Inn. These charities are truly rebuilding communities and helping people find better tomorrows.

American Eagle Financial Credit Union

American Eagle FCU donated $5,000 to help kids learn science. The money was donated to the Evolutions (Evoking Learning and Understanding through Investigations of the Natural Science) program. This great cause provides all types of scientific resources to the students in New Haven and West Haven. What a great way to build a scientifically-minded community.

Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union

Evansville Teachers FCU donated $30,000 to the Evansville Vanderburgh County School Corporation (EVSC) thanks to their ETFCU/EVSC Debit Card Program. This program offered six different debit cards which took donations based on every purchase used by the cards. This program is still on-going, so check out their site for more details on how to support these schools. A great way to make the school community build on its strengths.

Robins Financial Credit Union

Robins Financial CU donated $5,000 to the Rebuilding Together Warner Robins in honor of National Rebuild Day. This great charity provides low-income homeowners with critical home repairs and truly helps rebuild their community. The repairs range from roofing, electrical, accessibility modifications, and even landscaping and other important issues.

Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.

We also wanted to bring up how we are participating in this year’s Credit Union SACTOWN Virtual 5k. The event started last Saturday and ends on the 20th of April. If you have not signed up now you have until the 19th as a last chance entry date. They are allowing participants to do more than just running, so that’s great for those of us who tend to avoid running. Be sure to check out the Sacramento Running Association and remember that 100% of the funds go to benefit the Children Miracle Network Hospitals in California and Nevada. Thank you to the California Credit Union League and the Nevada Credit Union League for all you do as well!

Thank you for reading this Humanitarian Highlight! It was great to see so many CUs Building Communities. Please check out last week’s, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about our products & services through our email or by phone (800) 537-9598.

On a final note, we have started a new feature, the Credit Union Roundup, and we hope you return tomorrow to see what is going on in the Credit Union community and how the CUs Building Communities continue to happen every day!