Advocating for children: Credit unions in the community
May 17, 2019 9:59 AM
Giving a voice to children
Aggieland Credit Union issued a $10,000 donation to Voices for Children, an organization that advocates on behalf of adolescents. The Austin, Texas-based CU is also known as Greater Texas Credit Union, and donated the lump sump during a kickoff event held at Blue Bell Park.
Fighting addiction
Manchester, N.H.-based Members First Credit Union donated a vehicle to a nonprofit organization that helps those with mental illness and fighting addiction. The van will be commissioned to transport youth between 12 to 17 years old who are receiving treatments.
Setting up students
The York Chapter of Credit Unions of York, Pa., awarded two scholarships valued at $1,000 each.
Sending off scholars
Fifty students received scholarships from First Financial Federal Credit Union to pursue secondary education. The total award amount totaled $150,000 and marks the 20th anniversary of the Lutherville, Md.-based institution's scholarship program.
To the top
A local Florida newspaper named Pembroke Pines, Fla.-based Power Financial Credit Union a top workplace for 2019.
Awarding effort
Point Breeze Credit Union received the Business of the Year Award from Hunt Valley Business Forum. The Hunt Valley, Md.-based CU was recognized for its work in cultivating the local business community.
Combatting cancer
Robins Financial Credit Union is the newest partner of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life initiative. The Warner Robins, Ga.-based credit union became a silver level sponsor and issued a $2,500 donation to the charity
Spring cleaning
New England Federal Credit Union hosted three free shred events at its main branch in Williston, Vt., to dispose over 15 tons of documents.
Recognizing effort
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Orange County's Credit Union is this year's recipient of the Peter Barron Stark Companies' Award for Workplace Excellence. Employee feedback is used to determine the winner.
Helping high school seniors
Arlington, Texas-based Texas Trust Credit Union awarded two $4,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Both recipients plan to apply the scholarship award to their college expenses.
