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SCFCU Donates To United Way

CHARLESTON, S.C.-South Carolina Federal Credit Union donated more than $79,000 to the Trident United Way. In addition, the credit union participated in the United Way's Day of Caring.

MCTFCU Opens High School Branch

Montgomery County Teachers Federal Credit Union cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of its new branch in Wooten High School, Gaithersburg, Md.

JSCU Hosts Workshop For Teachers

LAKEWOOD, Colo.-Jeffco Schools Credit Union hosted a National Endowment for Financial Education High School Planning Program workshop for teachers in Jefferson County.

OCCU Supports Children's Hospital

SANTA ANA, Calif.-Orange County's Credit Union participated in the annual Walk in the Park, which raised more than $750,000 for Children's Hospital of Orange County.

HCU Collects Eye Glasses and Food

ROCKFORD, Ill.-Heritage Credit Union collected food for Christ the Carpenter Food Pantry, and eye glasses for Lenscrafters Gift of Sight program.

In additional news, the credit union raised more than $400 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Arizona CUs Play Ball For CMN

PHOENIX, Ariz.-Twenty-five teams representing 17 credit unions and the Arizona CU League played in a softball tournament and raised more than $6,000 for the Children's Miracle Network to benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center.

PSFCU Donates To Polish Study

New York, N.Y.-Polish & Slovic Federal Credit Union donated $20,000 for the creation of a Polish studies program for Columbia University.

The credit union also opened it 9th branch in Copiague, Long Island.

F21CCU Hosts Booth At Bonitafest

CHULA VISTA, Calif.-Financial 21 Community Credit Union hosted a Missing Children's Awareness booth at the Bonitafest street fair.

SFFCU Collects Children's Books

SAN FRANCISCO-San Francisco Federal Credit Union sponsored a children's book drive and collected 1,258 books for children in homeless shelters, foster care, and after-school programs.

In additional news, the credit union hosted a blanket to benefit the homeless.

W.V. CUs Contribute Blizzard Boxes

WEIRTON, W.V.-The Weirton-Wellsburg Chapter of Credit Unions provided 150 blizzard boxes for shut-ins this winter.

SDFCU Opens School Branch

State Department Federal Credit Union CEO Jan Roche shakes hands with a student teller at the credit union's new branch opening celebration in Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, Alexandria, Va.

Mon-Oc FCU Holds ID Theft Seminar

TOMS RIVER, N.J.-Mon-Oc Federal Credit Union hosted a free seminar entitled, "Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Good Name." The session included a speaker who is a Secret Service agent.

Atlanta CUs Participate in Radiothon

DULUTH, Ga.-Several Atlanta credit unions participated in the Children's Miracle Network radiothon for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The three-day event raised $1,146,372 for the hospital. Credit unions represented included: 1st Choice FCU, CDC FCU, Delta Employees CU, Georgia FCU, Human Services Employees CU, Phenix FCU, Pinnacle CU, and employees from Georgia Credit Union Affiliates.

Tri-Co FCU Breaks Ground For Office

Tri-Co Federal Credit Union holds a ground-breaking ceremony at the site of its new Sussex County office in Frankford Township, N.J.

S.C. CUs Win Dora Maxwell Awards

COLUMBIA, S.C.-Pee Dee Federal Credit Union, MCAS Beaufort FCU, Greenville FCU, Family Trust FCU, SRP FCU, and Founders FCU received the Dora Maxwell Award. Carolina Trust FCU and Palmetto Citizens FCU received the Desjardins Award. Georgetown Kraft CU and SAFE FCU received the Louise Herring Award.

BCEFCU To Renovate Main Office

BURBANK , Calif.-Burbank City Employees FCU contracted with DEI, Inc., to renovate its 12,000-square-foot main office.

MWFCU Sponsors Blood Drive

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-MidWest Financial Credit Union sponsored a blood drive at its main office for the American Red Cross.

NEFCU Supports Patriotism Video

WESTBURY, N.Y.-Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union helped produce a video entitled, "Patriotism and You," and distributed it to educators in the credit union's district to help students understand patriotism.

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