We don’t want to forget the great humanitarian deeds of the past, but we wanted to clean up our blog. So this is a consolidation of the early 2019 Humanitarian Highlights.
June 6, 2019, The Goodwill of Humanity
Welcome back, everyone, it’s finally #HumanitarianHighlight day!! We hope you all have been having a great and successful week. Below are some credit unions that have really caught our eye, so please be sure to check them out and let us know what you think! If you know of any credit union that went above and beyond for their community, use #HumanitarianHighlight to be featured on our page! Let’s see the goodwill of humanity from credit unions across America.
Arizona Federal Credit Union
Helping support the community, their incredible employees came together to support the Wilson Community Food Drive. They were able to deliver 412 food bags to the school in order to help fight hunger during the summer break, since the children won’t have access to the school’s lunch program.
Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union
Hosted by this incredible credit union, “Pain for a Cure” was an absolute success with the ability to raise a generous amount of $2,710, which will go directly to Relay for Life. With the drive to help create a #CUdifference within the community, they are eager for more fundraisers. Also, great job to the volunteers and sponsors for making the night a success!
SeaComm Federal Credit Union
Donated $1,000 to the Mohawk Indiana Housing Corporation for a chance to help support the Food Assistance Program, which entails providing food for those in the community who are in need.
“The purpose of the organization for which the corporation was formed was to provide housing on the St. Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation, build, lease property, sell and buy land, and do comprehensive planning activities for the area. The MIHC is willing and has always been involved and able to contribute any expertise in the housing sector for development desired by the Chiefs and Council.” Mohawk Indiana Housing Corporation
To learn more about this incredible corporation, click HERE!
Altra Federal Credit Union
Ran a fundraiser for two weeks and was able to collect $460 to help support the Next Step Community Solutions. This organization does the unthinkable to help prevent teenage suicides.
“Our vision is to promote hope, help, and strength among youth in East Texas, so they can lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We aim to achieve this through the provision of comprehensive mental health services, training, education, and evidence-based substance abuse prevention strategies.” Next Step Community Solutions
Interested in learning more? Click HERE!
Digital Federal Credit Union
How astonishing is this? Participating in the Outreach Program, Digital FCU helped pack around 17,000 meals to be donated to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc.
“The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is a community-supported 501C-3 non-profit organization that provides nutritious food and personal care items to emergency feeding programs serving the low-income, homeless, and hungry. We are one of four food banks in Massachusetts that serve food pantries, shelters, and meal programs that, in turn, serve individuals and families.” Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc.
Click HERE to learn more!
American 1 Credit Union
Donated $250,000 to Spring Arbor University in an effort to help with the renovation process for the school’s Athletic Center.
First Community Credit Union
With just a day and a half, First Community CU was able to reach its goal of $1,000!! The money will be donated to the local animal rescue organization Needy Paws.
CUTE LOVE STORY ALERT!! ❤❤
At a recent event we attended, David & Ann Reynolds came up to us to tell their credit union story. 40 years ago, David worked at Courts & Records Federal Credit Union (LA Financial Credit Union) and Centris Federal Credit Union. David hired Ann, who, before then, worked at LAPD Federal Credit Union; time went on, and they fell in love. Ann explained to us that she found love at a Credit Union and couldn’t be happier. 40 years later, they are retired, happily in love, and are ecstatic to tell their credit union fairy tale.
July 18, 2019, #CUStrong
Hello everyone, and welcome to another #HumanitarianHighlight! Let’s get started by saying how incredibly wonderful all the credit unions mentioned below are. Creating a #CUdifference within the community takes a great deal of heart and determination to help those in need. If any credit unions are CUstrong and want to be part of any future #HumanitarianHighlight, please use the hashtag to get noticed!
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union
Setting up a booth at Oscoda Art on the Beach, Alpena Alcona Area CU’s team members were selling homemade dog toys and treats as an effort to raise money for the Oscoda Area Schools’ therapy dog, Chester. In the end, they were able to raise over $600!
Royal Credit Union
The RCU Foundation was established in 2012 as a way to help support organizations and initiatives in the community in which Royal CU is incorporated. The RCU Foundation recently announced that the local charities will receive over $27,000, which follows the 25th-anniversary event of the 2019 Rock the Riverfront featuring the Charity Classic. Furthermore, the proceeds have been donated to Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, The Open Door Clinic, and Stepping Stones: Food, Shelter, Support.
InRoads Credit Union
Donated over $51,000 to three high schools! That’s #custrong!!
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
With determination and a will to help their community. Michigan State University FCU has donated $42,000 to be distributed to four charities.
Telcoe Federal Credit Union
Donated a $475 check to the Humane Society of Pulaski County in Little Rock.
Texoma Community Credit Union
Selling 902 raffle tickets, Texoma Community CU presented a $5,6330.35 check to Children’s Miracle Network! This being the 3rd year of the Texoma raffle, the total amount of money donated over the years to the Children’s Miracle Network adds up to $15,800!
Alaska Credit Union League
Donated $15,000 to the Upper Susitna Food Pantry!
“Our area is populated by approximately 2500 people, and during 2017, we served approximately 1/3 of our area population. Our clients include seniors, veterans, families, and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Supplemental food is available to clients once a month, with additional boxes provided at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Volunteers are the heart of the Food Pantry-we could not function without them. From cleaning and bagging produce to unloading trucks and stocking shelves, our volunteers work hard to keep our doors open each week. In 201,7, community members donated over 4,000 hours. That’s a lot of commitment!” Upper Susitna Food Pantry
Austin Chapter of Credit Unions
TopGolf Classic
Throughout the last three years, the TopGolf Classic has raised over $57,000, and has one hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to Dell Children’s Medical Center to help benefit children. Held on October 17th, the TopGolf Classic will be held from 5-8 pm.
Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc. was a proud sponsor of this event.
(Note: these are older blog entries and have been edited since originally posted.)
Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.
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