Humanitarian Highlight 08.11.22
This week’s #HumanitarianHighlight is on CUs helping the communities in which they operate get ready to go back to school. These incredible credit unions are providing support for educational costs through donations, community events, scholarships, and supplies.
Pelican State Credit Union
Pelican State Credit Union prepped the people of Louisiana to go back to school when they hosted their 18th Annual Free Kids Bike Race. The event was a great success as 114 children received medals of completion, goody bags, shirts, and refreshments.
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
To help disadvantaged students, credit unions organize events that provide supplies needed to go back to school. Kinecta Federal Credit Union distributed backpacks filled with school supplies at their 13th Annual Backpack Drive. The credit union has helped nearly 6,000 students since starting the Backpack Drive in 2010.
Honor Credit Union
Honor Credit Union provided over 200 local students with backpacks stuffed with school supplies at their Coldwater Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway. They were able to hand out all backpacks within half an hour.
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union donated over $30,000 to equip school supplies to students as part of their annual Pack a Backpack campaign. The credit union distributed the funds to several local organizations that provide school supplies to underprivileged children.
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union gifted a $45,000 grant to help fund the Girl Scouts Community Outreach Series, a program that distributes direct support to 1,100 at-risk girls. The grant will help expand the program for the next three years.
West Michigan Credit Union
West Michigan Credit Union awarded their $4,000 David C. Husted Scholarship to a Ferris State University student. The awardee was chosen for their academic achievements and time volunteering at the Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital and the Project Starburst Food Pantry.
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