Providing Hurricane Dorian relief: Credit unions in the Community

September 6, 2019 3:45 PM

Helping the military

Pentagon Federal Credit Union in Mclean, Va., and PenFed Foundation donated $250,000 to the National Military Family Association. One of NMFA's programs is Operation Purple Buddy Camp, which allows children of military members to reconnect with a relative after a parent's deployment or injury.

Diana Paulson

Scholarly pursuits

Lake Trust Credit Union of Brighton, Mich., awarded over $45,000 worth of scholarships to Michigan residents through its annual scholarship program. Some of the scholarship awards will allow winners to pursue skilled trades or technical programs.

Play ball

Hanscom AFB, Mass.-based Hanscom Federal Credit Union honored an Air Force pilot, Major Kristen Cepak, during a baseball game.

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Providing Hurricane Dorian relief: Credit unions in the Community

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