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 late 2019 Humanitarian Highlights.
December 5, A Road to New Beginnings
#HumanitarianHighlight is back in action, and we couldn’t be more excited! The reason we have these types of blogs out every Thursday is to highlight the many extraordinary efforts that many credit unions across the U.S. partake in. Always thinking about the community at hand, we love and look forward to giving our credit union family shout-outs for all the positive impact they have created. If you know of any credit union that went above and beyond for their community, use #HumanitarianHighlight to be featured on our page! Now let’s take a trip down a road to new beginnings.
Blaze Credit Union (at the time: SPIRE Credit Union)
Helping out their beloved community, SPIRE CU’s employees raised a total amount of $9,000 for the American Cancer Society. You are all truly an inspiration!
Cinfed Credit Union
Donated $1,000 to the Cincinnati Zoo in honor of supporting them as world-class leaders in conservation and members of their community.
VyStar Credit Union
Let’s give a round of applause to VyStar CU and all their employees for raising an outstanding amount of $29,665.25 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Thank you for creating not only a #CUdifference but also a #CUmovement!
Southwest 66 Credit Union
Creating a #CUdifference in the community, Southwest 66 CU donated $4,000 to the Odessa victims of the mass shooting tragedy that took place on August 31. Thank you for showing your support!
BayPort Credit Union
Even on their day off, BayPort CU took the time to partner up with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to help pack more than 25,000 pounds of food. Not only is this a good deed, but it also helps alleviate the stress of food insecurity for about 20,000 people in the community.
TwinStar Credit Union
Being a big help in the community, TwinStar CU raised more than $5,000 AND donated a few thousand pounds of food to eight Homeless Backpacks organizations during their Food & Fund Drive!
One Detroit Credit Union
Helping create better lives for many people in their community, One Detroit CU volunteered to package food boxes at Focus: HOPE for home-bound seniors.
“Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust, and affection.
Black and white, yellow, brown, and red from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic status, national origin, and religious persuasion, we join in this covenant. Adopted March 8, 1968
Your gift to Focus: HOPE will make a difference.” Focus: HOPE
December 12, Courage for the Present
Highlight 12/12
Happy #HumanitarianHighlight, everyone!! We hope you all have had a great week so far. The greatest thing about a post like this is highlighting the extraordinary efforts many credit unions partake in. Whether it is donating money, planting trees, or volunteering, being able to show the world that you are the one helping make a change says so much. Let us know what you think, and please tag us using #HumanitarianHighlight if you know of a credit union that went above and beyond for its community. They show courage for the present to help their communities for their futures.
RTN Federal Credit Union
Round of applause for RTN FCU for holding a Sock Drive as an effort to help support the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP). The total amount of socks collected came out to 244 pairs of new white socks to be given to those in need!
“Since 1985, our mission has remained the same: to provide or assure access to the highest quality health care for all homeless individuals and families in the greater Boston area. BHCHP’s targeted, compassionate management of limited resources yields everyday successes that are a living tribute to the ideals of a just society.” BHCHP
Tendto Credit Union
Loving their community and all those around, Tendto CU presented a $3,701.65 check to Saint Vincent Hospital, a local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Outstanding job, everyone!
Nuvision Credit Union
During their Veterans Day Gas Giveaway, Nuvision CU filled a total of 302 cars with 4,506 gallons of gas, hitting a Nuvision record!!! Thank you to your incredible staff and members for helping create a #CUmovement!
St. Jean’s Credit Union
Being a big part of helping out their community, the St. Jean’s Credit Union Charitable Foundation donated a generous amount of $25,000 to help fund the Bloomberg Lab at Salem University Bertolon School of Business.
“St. Jean’s Credit Union Charitable Foundation is proud to support the University in its continued commitment to providing top-notch education to students in our communities and beyond,” said President/CEO C. David Surface of St. Jean’s Credit Union. “As a student entering the ever-changing economy, you need every chance you can get. Finance students having the opportunity to work hands-on at the Bloomberg Terminal will be stronger candidates in the competitive job market.” Bloomberg Lab at Salem University Bertolon School of Business
Priority Plus Federal Credit Union
With nothing getting in the way, CEO Susan Winward and Alexandria Dennis camped out during the cold for a cause campaign at the Delaware KIDS Fund’s Operating Warm Newport. The campaign raised well over $75,000, and 100% of all the donations will go towards keeping the children below the poverty line warm this winter.
Rivermark Community Credit Union
Spending their day creating a difference within the community, Rivermark Community CU volunteered with Friends of Trees to help plant 426 native trees, shrubs, and ferns at the Kelly Creek Natural Area!
“Friends of Trees was founded in 1989 by a community member who loved trees and started planting them in Portland neighborhoods. Today, Friends of Trees is a nationally recognized, regional leader in improving the urban tree canopy and restoring sensitive natural areas—through programs delivered by thousands of volunteers. Friends of Trees greens our region while growing a community.
Since our founding, Friends of Trees has planted 800,000+ trees and native plants with thousands and thousands and thousands of volunteers in 120+ neighborhoods in six counties across two states.
Whether it’s a forest created from our canopy of urban trees or the forest to come from our restoration plantings in sensitive natural areas, there is no doubt that the trees planted by Friends of Trees play a vital role in our region’s livability. Given rising temperatures and all that we know about the cooling and cleansing effects of trees, it’s easy to see how our work improves our natural environment. But what’s really something else is the people-power: the trees we plant are actually planted by 6,000+ volunteers every planting season.” Friends of Trees
Click HERE to learn more.
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Outstanding humanitarian efforts by Charter Oak FCU for collecting and dropping off 516 pounds of food to United Way of Southeastern Connecticut!
“United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is a locally-based non-profit organization supporting a vital network of health and human services, programs, and initiatives in New London County, CT that work together to help people in need and improve community conditions. Supported programs include early care and education, child development and disabilities, physical and mental health care, crisis intervention, shelter, employment training, emergency/disaster preparation, and response and recovery service.
United Way operates the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Bank, which provides food to local free emergency food programs, including ten monthly Mobile Food Pantry distributions, at no cost to those in need. United Way supports 2-1-1 Connecticut for free information and referral 24/7 and Project Warm-up for one-time, emergency heating assistance.” United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Directors Conference was a hit this year, and like every other year. The conference concentrated on taking a deeper glance at enhancing skills and finding new ways to approach governance. Sacrificed time and resources to make credit unions better. You might ask, Who is a director, and what is the purpose of becoming a director? Well, all director positions are volunteer-based and come with a very rewarding experience. Not only are you representing the credit union, but all of their members and the benefits they provide them, the best of care. The overall purpose of being a director is to ensure that the credit unions have met all the goals they have promised not only the board but their members. Interesting huh?
December 19, Ring-a-Ding-Ding
Humanitarian Highlight 12/19/2019
Do you know what makes the Christmas holiday so special? It allows for all to come together to help out those in need right before the holidays. Our #HumanitarianHighlight today is a bit longer because there is just so much that has happened within the credit union industry. It makes our hearts burst when we read all about what each credit union accomplished and how the pictures posted with the text show how everyone is so happy. Thank you to all who take the time to create a #CUdifference and #CUmovement. Do you want to be featured in our next #HumanitarianHighlight? Just use the hashtag or send us a message via social media to give us a ring-a-ding-ding, and we will be more than happy to give your credit union a shout-out!
Metro Credit Union
With a heart of gold, Metro CU has given back to its community for the 8th year in a row by supplying beautiful and nutritious Thanksgiving baskets for local families in need. Amazing job, everyone!!
WESTconsin Credit Union
The best part about what WESTconsin CU has done is that they took time out of their day to help make a difference in someone else’s life. It also creates a broader range of appreciation for what that person or organization has done to help out the community. Employees from this credit union volunteered at Rolling Hills Equine, Inc. as part of the 80th Anniversary Kindness Counts.
“Equine-assisted therapy is useful for a wide range of mental health disorders, including addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Rolling Hills Equine Center provides a unique equine-assisted therapy program that uses the interaction with horses to offer clients a new way to connect with themselves, process their emotions, and explore behaviors and relationship patterns that have become problematic in their day-to-day lives.
Horses are majestic, gentle creatures, and their sheer size and strength can stir deeply buried emotions in clients. Clients can bond with the animals and learn valuable lessons about respect, empathy, and communication that will help them in their recovery journey.” Rolling Hills Equine, Inc.
Click HERE to learn more.
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
When browsing through social media, we came across a post from Affinity Plus FCU that really caught our eye. This incredible credit union raised well over $11,000 for the KARE11 Food Fight to help support Second Harvest Heartland. Not only is this great, but there were other generous additional donations made, which brought the total to $32,000.
“Help us end hunger. We depend on people like you. Join us as partners in our work to close the missing meal gap by donating funds, food, or volunteer time. Together we can give our neighbors the hope and stability they need.” Second Harvest Heartland
Click HERE to learn more.
Dirigo Federal Credit Union
To help end hunger, Dirigo FCU was excited to announce that they were able to contribute $24,272 to 20 local organizations! How incredible is that?!
FourLeaf FCU (was at the time: Bethpage Federal Credit Union)
Can we give this outstanding credit union a huge round of applause for having yet another successful #BethpageTurkeyDrive! This year, they were able to donate 2,900 frozen turkeys and 14,604 pounds of food to over 2,900 Long Islanders during the holiday season.
This credit union is the true definition of a credit union that strives to give back to the community. Over 300 of their employees volunteered at 23 organizations, and 20 of those organizations received generous donations from onsite activities. Terrific job, everyone!
Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union
Loving their community and all those around, Marshfield Medical Center CU is hosting a donation drive for The Hannah Center of Marshfield between November 22 and December 20th!
“As a business serving the community of Marshfield, we felt it was important to give back to the community that helps shape our citizens who need just a little help,” said Cheryl Kahl, Financial Services Representative.”
If you would like to participate, please click HERE to be taken to their website.
Hudson River Financial Federal Credit Union
Does anyone like candy? Hudson River Financial FCU collected an extraordinary amount of 1,500 pounds of candy to be donated to the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops program! Great job, everyone!! (Edit: HRFFCU is now Sunmark CU).
Chartway Federal Credit Union
Bow down to Chartway FCU for raising nearly $700,000 from their two inspiring events from their We Promise Foundation to help children who face medical hardships or illnesses!
“We truly cannot thank our outstanding sponsors and supporters enough for everything they do for We Promise,” said Karen Lane, executive director of Chartway’s We Promise Foundation. “It is because of their generosity that we can raise funds that bring joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. To see these kids having fun and inspiring our supporters with their unforgettable stories makes these events so very special for everyone involved.”
Oak Tree Business Systems, Inc.
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