Jumping into July: Credit unions in the community
July 1, 2019 3:08 PM
March of Dimes
Raleigh, N.C.-based State Employees' Credit Union raised nearly $47,000 for its 2019 March of Dimes campaign.
Building food security
The Security Service Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation is helping Utah residents with food security thanks to a $10,000 donation the foundation issued to a local community resource center. The foundation is an arm of Security Service Federal Credit Union in San Antonio, Texas.
So studious
St. Mary's Bank awarded $12,000 worth of scholarships to 12 recipients. The Manchester, N.H.-based CU received over 115 applications.
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Fun programming
WFCU Credit Union awarded $20,000 to community groups that work on programs within four categories: quality of life, health and wellness, cultural and community, and support and information.
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Helping out
Santa Clara, Calif.-based KeyPoint Credit Union supported a local food pantry by presenting the Milpitas Food Pantry with a $1,000 check.
Developing medicine
Members of the TowerCares Foundation board of directors presented a check to the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center during the 37th Annual Tower Classic Golf Tournament. The foundation stems from Laurel, Md.-based Tower Federal CU.
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Empowering education
East Hartford, Conn.-based American Eagle Financial Credit Union donated $5,250 to high schools in four different counties.
Higher education awaits
New England Federal Credit Union of Williston, Vt., awarded three $3,000 scholarships to three young adults pursuing higher education.
Red noses
Employees of Sharonview Federal Credit Union, based in Fort Mill, S.C., sported some red noses on Red Nose Day. The CU also donated $1,600 to Comic Relief, an organization that aims to alleviate childhood poverty.
College bound
Six college-bound students received scholarships from Sharon Credit Union. Each student received $2,500 from the Sharon, Mass.-based CU.
