A touch of Disney magic: Credit unions in the community
September 16, 2019 10:17 AM
Bringing magic
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Orange County's Credit Union raised over $44,000 for the Children's Hospital at the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park which was presented by the Disneyland Resort.
Cycling away
Roughly one-third of St. Paul Federal Credit Union employees embarked on the Saint Paul, Minn.-based CU's bike tour alongside 5,500 other cyclists.
Increasing access
Wentzville, Mo.-based 1st Financial Federal Credit Union partnered with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to increase access to financial resources within the North St. Louis community.
Helping children
Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union of Northfield, N.J. helped kids start the school year off thanks to donated backups and other school supplies.
Student support
The Northwest Federal Credit Union donated $20,000 to Northern Virginia Community College for student support programs. The foundation is a charitable arm of the Herndon, Va.-based Northwest Federal Credit Union.
New n' improved
Bremerton, Wash.-based Kitsap Credit Union showed its support for local schools and sports by donating $500,000 to bring 1,400 bleacher seats to a new stadium.
Building financial literacy
American Eagle Credit Union Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis in benefit of a financial literacy program.
Helping those in need
St. Joseph, Mich.-based United Federal CU donated $5,000 to Four Seasons Foundation, a hospice care nonprofit.
Big savers
Wings Financial Credit Union joined the CU Realty Services' Million Dollar Club after the Apple Valley, Minn.-based CU saved $1 million for its members on real estate transactions.
Back to school
Democracy Federal Credit Union based in Alexandria, Va., spearheaded a school supply drive that brought in nearly 50 backpacks chock full with supplies.
