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MSDFCU Raises $15,400 For Charity

NORTH WALES, Penn.-Merck Sharp and Dohme Federal Credit Union raised $15,400 for local charities, Manna on Main Street, and The Wellness Place.

Maine CUs Walk For Ending Hunger

WESTBROOK, Maine-The month-long Maine Credit Unions' Ending Hunger Walking Tour raised nearly $10,000 for the hungry, and boosted awareness about hunger.

San Francisco CUs Support Food Bank

SAN FRANCISCO-San Francisco credit unions donated $1,000 to the San Francisco Food Bank.

NEFCU Helps Make-A-Wish

WESTBURY, N.Y.-Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union contributed more than $1,150 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

NYSCUL Commends Rep. Maloney

ALBANY-The New York State Credit Union League commended Rep. Carolyn Maloney for co-sponsoring HR 3579, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act.

Evansville FCU Sponsors Concert

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-Evansville Federal Credit Union sponsored a family-friendly concert at North High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets were $5 and CDs were $9.99. The money raised was used to support elementary, middle, and high school music programs.

AFCU Donates $60,000 To Charity

Winston-Salem, N.C.-Allegacy Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Don't Wait Benefit Golf Tournament and raised $60,000 to benefit Cancer Services, Inc., and support breast and ovarian cancer awareness. More than 200 golfers participated in the event.

CMARCU Donate Christmas Items

FCCU Hosts Annual Food Drive

HOUSTON, Texas-First Community Credit Union hosted its annual food drive, which benefits six local charities within the community.

In additional news, the credit union opened a new 54,000 square-foot administration facility.

CUAO Holds A Night To Remember

BEAVERTON, Ore.-The 15th Annual Credit Union for Kids Dinner and Auction was held at the Credit Union Association of Oregon's annual meeting. The black tie event, An Affair to Remember, attracted 650 guests and raised more than $140,000 to benefit the children of the Pacific Northwest through pediatric units of Sacred Heart Medical Center, Rogue Valley Medical Center, and Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

FFFCU Celebrates 50th Anniversary

LUTHERVILLE, Md.-First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching a new logo on Jan. 1. The new logo is a representation of the strength and longevity of the First Financial FCU.

SCU Supports Mobile Healthcare

SAN DIEGO-Sharp Credit Union raised more than $4,500 to benefit the Spirit of Caring Mobile Healthcare Clinic.

FAFCU Collects Holiday Food Baskets

EATONTOWN, N.J.-First Atlantic Federal Credit Union collected food items for holiday meals for the needy. The credit union also sold Holiday Houses to benefit Ronald McDonald House.

RFCU Collects Food For 9 Families

Vantage CU Supports Foundation

ST. LOUIS-Vantage Credit Union donated $2,000 to the Grant Wistrom Foundation, which helps children with cancer. Part of the money was raised through an employee raffle for a chance to win a trip for two to travel with the St. Louis Rams to a game against the Arizona Cardinals in Phoenix.

Wis. CUs Win Dora Maxwell Award

PEWAUKEE, Wis.-Five Wisconsin credit unions won Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Awards. First place winners were Marathon County Employees CU, Best Advantage CU, Valley Communities CU, and Prospera CU. AM Community CU earned a 2nd place award.

FRFCU Wins Economic Vitality Award

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.-Financial Resources Federal Credit Union received the Economic Vitality Award from the Somerset County Business Partnership.

AACFCU Breaks Ground For Branch

TADFCU Bowls To Support SPCA

SCRANTON, Penn.-Tobyhanna Army Depot Federal Credit Union participated in the Norman Fulkerson Memorial Bowling Tournament, which benefited the SPCA. All participants donated $3 or a bag of dog food as an additional donation.

United Teletech Promotes Good Will

TINTON FALLS, N.J.-United Teletech Federal Credit Union collected food and raised money for The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties during the holiday season.

The credit union also held an auto promotion, "Get Around With Our Low rates, and Win a Segway." When members apply for a new or used auto loan, they are entered into a drawing to win the electric scooter.

CFCU Donates $10,000 To Charities

SAGINAW, Mich.-Catholic Federal Credit Union's Community Relations Committee donated more than $10,000 to area organizations that provide food, shelter, counseling, and other humanitarian needs.

GCFCU Celebrates Grand Opening

Geismar Complex Federal Credit Union cuts the ribbon at the grand opening celebration of its new main office in Geismar, La.

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