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TDECU Holds Party For Kids Club

LAKE JACKSON, Texas-Texas Dow Employees Credit Union held a Christmas party for the Moola Moola Savings Club for Kids. Under a giant tent, Santa greeted more than 200 young members with gifts, cookies, punch and a decorated Christmas tree.

KCFCU Celebrates 50th Anniversary

LIHUE, Hawaii-Kauai Community Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary with member appreciation events, promotions, and giveaways that will last throughout the year.

EECU Donates Infant Toys To Hospital

FORT WORTH, Texas-EECU Credit Union donated infant toys to Cook Children's Hospital during the holiday season.

APGFCU Partners With 2 Schools

ABERDEEN, Md.-Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union has entered into a school-business partnership with Deerfield Elementary, and Thomson Estates Elementary schools.

CSCU Raises $3,222 For CMN

LIVONIA, Mich.-Co-op Services Credit Union raised $3,222 during 2003 for the Children's Miracle Network.

During the holidays, the credit union also supported U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign, Hospice, and Mary Crest Nursing Home.

DFCU Opens Jordan River Branch

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah-Deseret First Credit Union opened a new branch in South Jordan.

Kent CU Collects Soles For Kids

KENT, Ohio-Kent Credit Union collected 157 pairs of shoes that were donated to the Ravenna Portage County Clothing Center.

USFCU, Santa Visit SEG Facilities

BURNSVILLE, Minn.-U.S. Federal Credit Union and Santa made special appearances at six SEG facilities during the holidays. Employees enjoyed cookies, gifts and pictures with Santa.

PLCU Donates To Make-A-Wish

SAN DIEGO, Calif.-Point Loma Credit Union donated more than $3,100 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

USAFCU Supports Various Charities

MOON TOWNSHIP, Penn.-U.S. Airways Federal Credit Union participated in a variety of community events and charities during the holiday season. The credit unions hosted a blood drive, donated funds and gift certificates to the West Hills Food Pantry, provided Christmas gifts for 40 children from the Holy Family Institute, and provided gifts and lap blankets for wheel-chair bound residents of the Mariners Health Care nursing facility.

CU ONE Awards $1,000 Scholarship

FERNDALE, Mich.-Credit Union ONE awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Rochester High senior Sarah Warnick for creating a five-year financial plan.

WCU On Television Consumer Report

PASADENA, Calif.-Wescom Credit Union was featured on local ABC Eyewitness News television in a consumer report on credit card practices.

Paradise Featured On Television News

WESTBROOK, Maine-Maine Credit Union League Governmental and Public Affairs Manager Jon Paradise was a guest on a television news station. Paradise spoke about Maine credit unions' efforts to collect phone cards and cash for U.S. troops and their families through Operation Phone Home 2004.

SDCU Offers College Scholarships

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.-South Division Credit Union is offering two $500 scholarships to be awarded based on the students' financial need, and academic achievements.

DCCU Offers Scholarship Program

DUBUQUE, Iowa-Dupaco Community Credit Union is offering up to three $1,000 scholarships through its Tri-State-Area College Scholarship Program.

WCU Selects Charity Organizations

PASADENA, Calif.-Wescom Credit Union has selected The Unforgettables Foundation, The Children's Dental Center, Orange County Outdoor Science Foundation, Families Forward, and Guide Dogs of America to receive funds of approximately $8,000 each in 2004.

Alaska USA FCU Opens 2 Branches

SEFCU Donates Toys For Tots

ASTON, Penn.-Sun East Federal Credit Union donated to Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.

TCU Raises $3,700 For CMN

VACAVILLE, Calif.-Travis Credit Union raised $3,700 for the Children's Miracle Network through its holiday stocking campaign.

NCCU Member Wins $10,000

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.-Norton Community CU named Charmaine Duncan the winner of its $10,000 bill payment sweepstakes, offered through Digital Insight. The CU also provided her with free bill payment for life.

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