Pucker up: Credit unions in the community
October 21, 2019 4:00 PM
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Kiss-A-Pig
TruMark Financial Credit Union of Fort Washington, Pa., raised over $35,000 for financial literacy programs through its ninth annual Kiss-A-Pig fundraiser. Local leaders puckered up to kiss Raines, a pot-bellied pig, to raise the funds.
Alan G. Stabler
Giving back
America's First Credit Union based in Birmingham, Ala., raised $120,000 for three local charities — including American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Aletheia House and Sight Savers America — throughout 2019. The funds were split equally among the three charities.
Scigaj, Danna
Stop, drop and roll
Genisys Credit Union of Auburn Hills, Mich., sponsored a fire safety program that educated students on the importance of fire prevention.
85 years
Glacier Hills Credit Union in West Bend, Wis., awarded $850 to one of its members, Sheryl Dorsey, in honor of its 85th anniversary.
Helping out
East Hartford, Conn.-based American Eagle Financial Credit Union issued a $5,000 grant to a local church to benefit a food program.
Supporting the police
Members First Credit Union in Manchester, N.H., donated $7,500 to the Manchester Police Athletic League by sponsoring the 13th annual Footrace for the Fallen 5k.
I'm lovin' it
Warner Robins, Ga.-based Robins Financial Credit Union celebrated International Credit Union Day by volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House.
Preparing for adulthood
Greensboro, N.C.-based Summit Credit Union hosted its first annual Taste of Reality Fair. The event helped young adults prepare for the financial responsibility of being an adult.
Here to support
Medford, N.Y.-based Suffolk Federal Credit Union supported the Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk with a $1,000 donation.
It's playtime
PenFed Foundation dedicated a new playground to local elementary school students in what is the equivalent of a $50,000 donation. The foundation is a charitable arm of the McLean, Va.-based Pentagon Federal Credit Union.
