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 September 2020 Humanitarian Highlights.
September 17, Giving Back
It’s that time of the week again…Happy #HumanitarianHighlight day! We are so proud of the credit union community reps who have been out making people’s days and giving back to their beloved neighborhoods! Here are just a few credit unions that have continued to show their support for the students, teachers, and community as a whole. Let us know what you think, and please tag us if you come across any credit unions that have done their part to create a better environment within their communities! You are all appreciated. The credit union movement is all about giving back, be it to the community or its members.
Freedom Federal Credit Union
Harford County Schools received a donation of 6,000 face masks for teachers and staff for the upcoming school year, thanks to Freedom Federal Credit Union. They also donated dozens of no-contact thermometers for use in every school building and office. Even though the school year will start virtually, the hope is to bring students and staff back into the classroom after the first semester.
Blue Federal Credit Union
Living out Blue’s ‘Do Good’ spirit, Blue FCU partnered with nine community-centric non-profits to turn the $100,000 from Blue FCU and $100,000 from Blue Foundation into over half a million dollars by letting the non-profits’ own fundraising efforts be matched. Amazing job, BFCU!
Straits Area Federal Credit Union
After being heavily damaged in a severe storm a few months ago, the Straits Area Federal Credit Union has been helping the Bishop Baraga Catholic School with its fundraising efforts and will be matching $5,000. “We are very grateful for all the donations that we have gotten, and it just shows when something happens in the community, we pull together and help,” said Cindy Harrison, President & CEO of Straits Area Federal Credit Union. The credit union is also taking book donations to help rebuild the library completely damaged in the storm.
FAST Federal Credit Union
FAST Federal Credit Union is stepping up in a big way by donating $20,000 to small businesses in Kings County. FAST Federal Credit Union will be donating $20,000 to those small businesses. Paula Lehn, the CEO, said she wanted to do something to help during these trying times.
Grasslands Federal Credit Union
Grasslands Federal Credit Union has donated more than $25,000 to help local non-profits with funds generated from processing fees tied to the federal Paycheck Protection Program. “Non-profits have been hit hard during COVID-19 due to the cancellation of fundraisers and annual events that typically fund their mission’s efforts,” said Emily Guldborg, manager and CEO of Grasslands FCU. “With the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’ in mind, we wanted to do our part to bridge the gap and give back to the communities that have long supported us. We hope to inspire other members of the community to continue reaching out to help one another during this critical time.”
Direct Federal Credit Union
As part of the credit union’s initial response to COVID-19, Direct Federal rewarded and recognized selfless, hardworking, and compassionate individuals throughout Norfolk and Middlesex Counties. During a time of increased financial hardship, the credit union wanted to spread kindness by setting aside $10,000 for deserving individuals. The credit union selected 23 winners and was so moved by one of the nominators, they rewarded her as well. In total, Direct Federal distributed $11,000. The nominators of each winner assisted in the coordination of surprise presentations during June and July.
Pelican State Credit Union
Pelican State Credit Union granted a total of $15,000 to college-bound high school graduates in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and community service efforts. 2020 marks the 13th year the credit union has been investing in the future leaders of its local communities through its Team Pelican Scholarship Program. Scholarships for $1,000 were awarded to one member from each of Pelican’s 11 branch parishes, as well as one out-of-state member and a relative of a Pelican team member. The credit union also awarded two $1,000 awards designed for students who excelled in areas outside of their scholastic accomplishments.
September 24, New Heights
Welcome back to another #HumanitarianHighlight!! In today’s blog, we have many different credit unions that have contributed many types of actions to help out their communities. We couldn’t be more inspired by all the credit unions mentioned, which have inspired us to also take part in local food drives! So, thank you to all the credit unions taking humanitarianism to new heights!
Belco Community Credit Union
Caring for everyone around their community, Belco Community CU sponsored lunch for 60 students in The Salvation Army Summer Youth Enrichment Program. This is an absolutely incredible gesture. Thank you, Belco Community CU!
Nuvision Credit Union
Nuvision CU has been helping its members maintain financial security as part of their NuvisionCares program, all throughout the COVID crisis. The credit union teamed up with Think Together’s Shalimar Learning Center (an afterschool resource center for students who are from low-income families), to collect non-perishable foods and household items, diapers, and formula for the families who are in the program.
“We collected a large amount of food, which benefited over 120 families. Every Nuvision branch participated. Our drop-off locations were also visited by numerous first responders and Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley, who stopped by to bring some canned goods in support of the initiative.
We’re grateful to have been able to assist these families at a time when they need it most. These kids are going to be the next generation of hard workers in our community, and we want to make sure they have everything they need to learn, grow, and build their futures.” Nuvision CU
Also, for the members in their Alaska branch, Nuvision was able to donate 3,300 pounds of food and raise $3,000 for TCL’s Summer Meal Kit Program.
“From July 6th to the 31st, we collected donations at all branch locations. Every family that participated in The Children’s Lunchbox program received two snacks and two dinners per child, along with a pantry box that contains breakfast, lunch, and dinner for four.” Nuvision CU
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Utilities Employees Credit Union
Let’s give a shout-out to the Utilities Employees CU employees for putting together and supplying goodie bags to be delivered to the United Community Services to help out with their Unity in the Community event.
“United Community Services is committed to providing quality programs to meet the needs of Berks County residents. With the help of its many partners, UCS can offer programs that link individuals to workforce development opportunities, reducing the risk of sustained poverty. In addition, UCS provides information and referral for individuals who are not eligible for programs or need additional assistance…
UCS has gathered resources beneficial to connecting with partners and other agencies for anything ranging from help with the insurance marketplace and/or job searching.” United Community Services
Mass Bay Credit Union
Mass Bay CU took the time to deliver 400 of their backpacks full of school supplies to Francis W. Parker Elementary School! This is such a nice gesture, and we are so proud of you all!
Marine Federal Credit Union
How awesome is this?! Marine FCU supplied 350 backpacks that were filled with school supplies to be given out to military children!
McCoy Federal Credit Union
Did someone say special delivery? McCoy FCU’s employees have done a fantastic job in making sure that the students from Lancaster Elementary School had the school supplies they needed before the year started. Way to go #CUfamily!
Coastlife CU (was: Coastal Community And Teachers Credit Union)
Now, this is just wonderful! The Young Professionals group from the Coastal Community and Teachers Credit Union collected donations and acquired items for The Purple Door nonprofit organization. Outstanding job, everyone!
“The Purple Door is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas. Our agency provides FREE services to victims and survivors of family violence and sexual assault throughout a 12-county region of South Texas. We offer support and empowerment to individuals through safe shelter, non-residential services/programs, and outreach.
All services are confidential and available free of charge to victims and survivors staying at the shelter and those residing elsewhere in the communities we serve.” The Purple Door
Hope Credit Union
A blog from their website:
“Netflix Invests $10 Million in HOPE to Build Economic Opportunity in Black Communities
JACKSON, MS – Netflix today announced a $10 million deposit in Hope Credit Union as one of the first investments in a $100 million initiative to build economic opportunity in Black communities. The investment is among the first made by Netflix in financial institutions and other organizations that directly support Black communities in the U.S.
The Netflix investment in HOPE will be in the form of a Transformational Deposit. In each Deep South state served by HOPE, for every dollar in net worth held by white households, Black households hold between ten and twenty cents. Through Transformational Deposits, HOPE imports funds into these capital-starved communities to make business, mortgage, and consumer loans and provide other financial services that build wealth and foster economic mobility. Over the next two years, HOPE estimates the Netflix deposit will support financing to more than 2,500 entrepreneurs, homebuyers, and consumers of color.”
(Note: these are older blog entries and have been edited since originally posted.)
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