Doing it for the kids: Credit unions in the community
August 30, 2019 2:02 PM
Passman, Aaron
Supplying students
America First Credit Union of Riverdale, Utah donated $15,000 to provide basic essentials for students going back to school.
Having a kids day
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union of East Lansing, Mich., hosted its annual Kids' Day, inviting members of the community to enjoy inflatables, balloon animals, face painting, food and more family fun.
Fighting elder exploitation
Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine joined Dover Federal Credit Union and other Delaware CUs to fight elder financial exploitation.
Honoring veterans
Retired Army Sergeant First Class Jim Keys received recognition as Hanscom Federal Credit Union's honoree of 2019. Keys was honored by the Hanscom AFB, Mass.-based CU at a baseball game.
Scholarly pursuits
Winners of the TowerCares Foundation's 2019 scholarship program were announced, with five students each winning a $5,000 award. The scholarship winners were Samantha Lund of Annapolis, Md.; Suzie Byun of Ellicott City, Md.; Timothy Cortese of Eldersburg, Md.; Emily Moran of Reston, Va. and Victoria Nelson of Elkridge, Md.
Supporting charity
FreeStar Financial Credit Union announced Animal Resource Funding Foundation as the winner of the Clinton Township, Mich.-based CU's $10,000 Charity Giveaway campaign.
Some new gear
Thousands of kids are going back to school with some new gear thanks to over $24,000 worth of donations from San Antonio, Texas-based Security Service Federal Credit Union.
Enjoying the last few days of summer
Fremont Federal Credit Union of Fremont, Ohio sponsored a free outdoor concert for its community at a veranda of a historic home.
Helping children
The 10th annual "Night of Magic" celebration at Inova Children's Hospital resulted in a $10,000 donation to the children's clinic. The foundation was established to promote philanthropic efforts of Herndon, Va.-based Northwest Federal CU.
Expansions
St. Joseph, Mich.-based United Federal Credit Union celebrated a new branch in northwest Arkansas with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
