Community Photos: April 21, 2014
April 20, 2014 11:00 PM
Heritage Trust FCU, Summerville, S.C., held bake sales, employee luncheons and other fundraising initiatives throughout January and February, and with personal donations and a corporate sponsorship commitment, it donated more than $7,000 to the March of Dimes 2014.
Seven employees of Altura CU, Riverside, Calif., read to children at schools in Riverside County as part of Read Across America Day, a national literacy program designed to spur children to read more.
DFCU Financial, Dearborn, Mich., sent four branch employees to participate in dramatic readings from The Call of the Wild for more than 200 Dearborn 4th and 5th graders. Pictured are DFCU Financial's Sara Kellenburger and Kelly Peitrowski.
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County presented Texas Trust CU, Mansfield, Texas, with its 2013 Strong Partner Award for its collaboration and advocacy support. TTCU also made a financial donation to Girls Inc.'s 2013 Reindeer Dash as the title sponsor.
Del-One FCU, Rehoboth, Del., recognized Grotto Pizza as its Employer Group of the Month for the restaurants active partnership with the credit union and vast presence in the community.
TBA Credit Union, Traverse City, Mich., has awarded a Classroom Improvement Grant to Westwoods Elementary School for $1,000. The grant funds will be used for sustainable art equipment, displaying student art and student art supplies.
Alliant CU, Chicago, recently received the Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Foundation Innovative Programming Award for its strong commitment to provide financial literacy resources for women veterans, military/veteran spouses and others.
Air Force FCU, San Antonio, awarded nine scholarships to graduating high school seniors at its Annual Meeting: three scholarships for $1,000 each, and six scholarships in the amount of $500 each.
MidSouth Community FCU, Milledgeville, Ga., presented a donation to the American Cancer Society to assist in sponsoring the Relay For Life of Baldwin County event.
TDECU, Victoria, Texas, TDECU made a $5,000 donation to the Brazoria County Dream Center. In addition, it was selected by readers of the Victoria Advocate as among the Best of the Best for its commitment to placing its members first
CFCU Community CU, Ithaca, N.Y., held a drive at each of its branches to support the SPCA of Tompkins County and Cortland County SPCA by collecting food, toys, cleaning supplies, beds and many other goods for its furry friends. It also was a Gold Medal Sponsor for the Ithaca Polar Plunge which benefited the Special Olympics N.Y.
NuMark CU, Joliet, Ill., hosted women of all ages for a free seminar at its Crest Hill office, "Women & Money: Are You Covered?" Participants learned how to protect their credit rating, avoid fraud, prepare for "what if" situations, and have adequate insurance in place.
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of Credit Unions held a Reality Fair at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pa., which drew 320 high school students. The program provides an interactive life skills training experience that teaches students how to make responsible life skills decisions by reconciling monthly budgetary revenues against expenses.
Employees of St. Anne's CU, Fall River, Mass., put their spring cleaning to good use by donating their business attire and professional clothing to help others "Dress for Success." The CU recently held its 78th annual meeting, at which it awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 high school seniors.
Sikorsky CU, Stratford, Conn., hosted a Financial Reality Fair at Bunnell High School. Sikorsky CU employee Nicole Craw spun the "Wheel of Reality," which simulates unexpected events and expenses that occur in day-to-day life.
Peach State FCU, Duluth, Ga., has made a large donation of food to the Duluth Cooperative Ministries, an organization formed to provide effective, efficient ministry to Gwinnett county residents in need.
Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU, Chalfont, Pa., presented Hoffman Memorial Awards and $5,000 each to five high school seniors who are active in their community, and represent the "people helping people" philosophy of credit unions.
Bethpage FCU, Bethpage, N.Y., and Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts awarded their first "micro" grant program to assist Usdan music students in the North Babylon school district.
The team at Arrowhead CU, San Bernardino, Calif., donated more than 50 cases of diapers and baby wipes to homeless families in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Northwest Community CU, Morton Grove, Ill., was recognized at its Annual Meeting by both CUNA and the Illinois CU League for reaching its 75th anniversary.
United FCU, St. Joseph, Mich., donated $10,000 in matching funds for two new gymnasium scoreboards to the Benton Harbor Athletic Booster Club, Benton Harbor, Mich., which is located in one of Michigan's struggling urban districts.
Catholic FCU, Saginaw, Mich., celebrated its youth members during April to generate engagement and excitement to savings and financial literacy. A "tidal wave" was set up on display in each branch to add a beach theme.
Scott CU, Edwardsville, Ill., presented a check for $1,000 to representatives from the O'Town Junior Panthers Baseball team to sponsor the club's 2014 season. Also, the CU raised more than $2,400 for the American Heart Association, it presented a check for $1,500 to the Midwest Salute to the Arts to sponsor this year's event, and it again will be the presenting sponsor of Triad High Schools spring invitational softball tournament
In support of local, deployed soldiers, Sussex County FCU, Seaford, Del., has partnered with Operation We Care to serve as a care package collection center. Members of the local community interested in donating care package items can pick up a soldier's needs list at any of the four Sussex County FCU branches.
Mission FCU, San Diego, is continuing to give away $1 million with its Money Match member loyalty program. Winning credit union members are selected at random, including Pam and Doug H. who won their Home Loan match payment and in turn donated monies to Rady Children's Hospital in their granddaughter's name. Michael W. won a Credit Card purchase match and used the extra money for much needed car repairs.
More than 40 LBS Financial Credit Union employees, friends and family volunteered their time to clean up a portion of the Long Beach, Calif., coastline on a recent Saturday.
Meritrust CU, Wichita, Kan., announced plans to build a new branch located at the Lakeside at the Moorings development, a commercial mixed-use property near North Meridian and K-96.
Keesler FCU, Biloxi, Miss., held groundbreaking ceremonies for its new branch in Gautier, which will open this fall.
