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 mid-2019 Humanitarian Highlights.
September 19, Winners of Humanity
#HumanitarianHighlight day is here, and we can’t wait to share what we have found! So, please sit back, relax, and enjoy our blog! If you know of any credit union that went above and beyond for their community, use #HumanitarianHighlight to be featured on our page, and we will recognize you alongside these winners of humanity.
Connexus Credit Union
A true definition of #CUdifference is doing everything in your power to help those in your community create an everlasting change. Connexus CU created a goal and met it! They were able to donate to 3 shelters (Haven Housing, Avenues for Homeless Youth, and Catholic Charities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis), which donated a total of $15,000 to each shelter.
Ocean Air (at the time: CBC Federal Credit Union)
Determined to help create a difference, CBC FCU beat their volunteer record from the last time they were there. This spectacular CU took the time to help Food Share of Ventura County with any last-minute tasks! Make sure you all keep a lookout for their next donation opportunity during December!
“Since 1978, Food Share has been feeding the hungry in Ventura County. It all began when eight friends banded together to provide food to those in need under a bridge in Ventura, CA. The early philanthropic movement started in a family garage, quickly outgrew a donated fire station in Saticoy, and now operates in Oxnard, CA, with two warehouses with a combined 36,000 square feet. Today, staff and volunteers distribute more than 13 million pounds of food, or nearly 12 million meals annually, through its 190 pantry and program partners. As Ventura County’s regional food bank, Food Share provides food for over 75,000 hungry friends and neighbors monthly. Food Share is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief network of food banks, as well as the California Association of Food Banks. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Food Share is a member of the Feeding America network, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.” Food Share of Ventura County
Click to learn more about Foodshare.
Desert Financial Credit Union
We should give a round of applause to Desert Financial CU for taking the time to donate hundreds of items that went to Tillman Middle School and Crockett Elementary School. What an incredible effort, everyone!!
Via Credit Union
Donated a $10,000 check to Athletic Director Mickey Hosier from Alexandria Monroe High School, for an effort to help provide improvements to their high school gym!
Visions Federal Credit Union
Wanting to help start the school year off great, Visions FCU donated school supplies to the Whitney Point area!
Education Credit Union
Do you know what would make anyone’s year? Driving a car for free use for an entire year!! Education CU started a drawing for a year of free use of a Volkswagen vehicle. Just recently, the winning recipient was picked during their Amarillo Sod Poodles baseball game. Congratulations!!
Riverfront Federal Credit Union
Donated $250 to an organization called Little Acts of Love! This marvelous organization provides free home repairs for the elderly and disabled, at-risk homeowners. Wonderful job, everyone!!
September 26, A Chain Reaction
Happy Thursday and happy #HumanitarianHighlight day! Let’s say it together, WE LOVE CREDIT UNIONS!! We hope you all love our blog post as much as we do, so please let us know in the comments section 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 and show us how your charity causes a chain reaction!
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
The love this credit union has to give out is incredible. Mid-Hudson FCU donated and is showing their support as a sponsor for the Pets Alive, Harvest of Hope event coming up on October 5.
Want to learn more about the event and ways to help out? Click Pets Alive
Homefield Credit Union
Employees and families from Homefield CU came together to participate in the 20th Annual UMass Cancer Walk & Run. Raising $3,000, all proceeds went directly to help support the research, clinical trials, and patient care.
WesTex Federal Credit Union
Learning that some children go home without the essentials, WesTex FCU didn’t have the heart to push this issue aside. Thinking about the future generation, the WesTex FCU team came together to help replenish the Pirate Pantry at Lubbock-Cooper East Elementary School.
“The Pantry’s ultimate goal is to help each child with the best possible chance to succeed. Charnese Perez is in charge of the program, which serves all eight campuses within the Lubbock-Cooper school district. Donations from community members are accepted, so the next time you are at the grocery store, Costco, or Sam’s, pick up an extra item or two and take it by the Pirate Pantry.”
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Proud to help create a #CUdifference, Greater Iowa CU donated $1,000 and helped support one of the state’s largest nonprofit human services agencies, Lutheran Services in Iowa.
“OUR VALUES:
UNITE: Together we are stronger. We can achieve greater impact by supporting, celebrating, and trusting each other and our community. RESPECT: Every person is a unique gift of God, worthy of being treated with humility, empathy, and integrity.
GROW: We create a culture of continuous learning and innovation to uplift one another and those we serve.
EMPOWER: We give voice to those who are not heard, advocate for social justice, and encourage people to achieve greatness.” Lutheran Services in Iowa
American First Credit Union
Awarded their second quarterly winner, Natalie, with a $10,000 check!!
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Donated $10,000 to help support the Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Education Program!
“Oregon Humane Society has been a longtime favorite organization of both OnPoint employees and our members,” said OnPoint President and CEO Rob Stuart. “We are pleased to support them in a way that marries our passion for animals with our commitment to supporting educators and students.” Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Education Program
Revity (at the time: GCS Credit Union)
Nothing better than joining together to help create a #CUmovement. GCS CU’s employees helped raise $1,031 to go towards The BackStoppers.
“The BackStoppers support families of fallen heroes by paying off all debt, providing health and dental insurance, reimbursing for out-of-pocket medical expenses, and assisting with tuition and education costs from daycare through university.
The BackStoppers supports approximately 80 families with 65 dependent children. They have supported more than 160 families since 1959 and provide roughly $1.5 million in assistance annually.” The BackStoppers, Inc.
(Note: these are older blog entries and have been edited since originally posted.)
Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.
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