Lunching local: Credit unions in the community
October 18, 2019 2:00 PM
A free lunch
All 11 branches of the Grand Blanc, Mich.-based Dort Federal Credit Union participated in CU Lunch Local where each branch bought lunch for team members. The annual program is designed to help credit unions boost traffic at local businesses by committing to buying lunch at those restaurants.
Fighting hunger
Over 1,700 pounds of food were donated to a local ministry thanks to a food drive contest hosted by KEMBA Financial Credit Union in Gahanna, Ohio.
Getting involved
1st Advantage Credit Union in Yorktown, Va., hosted its 12th annual 1st Assistance, Inspiration, Dedication and Experience Day which is dedicated to reinvesting in the community.
Supporting youth
Hanscom AFB, Mass.-based Hanscom Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to a local youth education and leadership organization.
Giving back
Sound Credit Union held its second annual afternoon of service where 350 employees of the Tacoma, Wash.-based credit union volunteered at 21 different non-profits.
School supply drive
The school supply drive that Tucson, Ariz.-based Hughes Federal Credit Union participated in was a success. Everything from notebooks and pencils to sensory tools for patients on the autism spectrum were donated to Banner Children's Hospital School.
Teaming up
CU Kind Day was launched by the Illinois Credit Union League. Over 2,400 credit union volunteers from 60 Illinois CUs joined together to help contribute to their communities.
Best workplace
For the second year in a row, the Sacrament Business Journal named Folsom, Calif.-based SAFE Credit Union as one of the Best Places to Work in the Greater Sacramento area.
