Gearing up for graduation: Credit unions in the community
May 10, 2019 9:27 AM
Recognizing superstars
America First Credit Union recognized the achievements of high school student athletes, including maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher, outstanding citizenship and school involvement. Twenty-two high school seniors each received a $500 scholarship from the Riverdale, Utah-based CU.
Cleaning up
A team of employees from Philadelphia-based American Heritage Credit Union gathered for a clean up alongside a two-mile stretch of road in Lansdale, Pa.
And the cutest pet is...
The Baxter Pet Pantry of Long Island Cares received a donation from Sperry Federal Credit Union after the Garden City Park, N.Y.-based CU held its first cutest pet contest. Winners of the credit union's contest received hundreds of dollars worth of Petco gift cards.
Staying healthy
Roughly 1,500 students were reminded of the importance of staying healthy at Waltham, Mass-based RTN Federal Credit Union's health and wellness fare.
Fighting cancer
The American Cancer Society in Florence, S.C., received a $1,000 donation from Fort Mill, S.C.-based Sharonview Federal Credit Union.
Helping pets
Thanks to Hunt Valley, Md.-based Point Breeze Credit Union, the Baltimore Humane Society received a $10,000 donation to assist neglected pets within the area.
Assisting educators
Schools and charities received over $240,000 worth of donations from Pasadena, Texas.-based Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union during 2018. Donations ranged from classroom grants to teaching awards and scholarships.
Crafting away
Del Norte Credit Union contributed $5,000 to Bowl 4 Kids' Sake, which benefited the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region. Ten teams composed of employees from the Santa Fe, N.M.-based CU were tasked with creating baskets for a giveaway.
Supporting those who serve
Employees of Dover Federal Credit Union in Dover, Del., raised $2,614 for USO Delaware, a nonprofit that keeps service members connected.
Financial reality
Hanscom AFB, Mass.-based Hanscon Federal Credit Union hosted 60 Air Force JROTC cadets at the CU 4 Reality fair.
