Community Photos: August 5, 2013
Published August 5, 2013 12:00 AM
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Updated June 1, 2021 1:18 PM
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Connex CU, New Haven, Conn., sent a team of employees and members to participate in a home build for Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. The CU also supported the construction project with a $1,000 donation.
Ascend FCU, Tullahoma, Tenn., donated $2,550 to the American Red Cross, Tennessee Volunteer Region, in support of its tornado relief efforts in Oklahoma.
Genisys CU, Auburn Hills, Mich., sponsored Crittenton Foundation's "5k Fun Run/Walk," which drew more than 300 attendees and benefitted the hospital's new 165,000 square-foot patient tower, scheduled to open in 2014.
Commonwealth CU, Frankfort, Ky., celebrated the opening of its new Georgetown branch, which includes extensive touchscreen technology throughout the branch for both members and staff.
Jersey Shore FCU, Northfield, N.J., raised more than $12,000 for the Marianne DiNofrio Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation when it hosted its fourth annual "5k in May Run/Walk."
North Jersey FCU, Paterson, N.J., awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Mashielly Gonzalez, a recent graduate from JFK High School.
St. Mary's Bank, Manchester, N.H provided a $2,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua to support an academic program for disadvantaged youth.
Employees of San Francisco FCU marched on foot in the city's Pride Parade after the double-decker bus it had planned to drive in the parade broke down before the festivities began.
CitizensFirst CU, Oshkosh, Wis., donated $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County as principal sponsor of the group's major fundraising event "Celebration of Hope/Windows of Opportunity" coming up in September. The CU also provided volunteer construction labor and sponsorship on a current Habitat project.
121 Financial CU, Jacksonville, Fla., concluded its sponsorship of the I Love Music Foundation with a day-long concert at Jacksonville Landing that featured local bands and drew more than 2,000 people.
Educational Community CU, Kalamazoo, Mich., held a reception to recognize 21 students who will receive a total of $24,000 in scholarships from the credit union. The CU has awarded $316,000 to graduating high school seniors since its scholarship program was established in 1999.
Family First CU, Saginaw, Mich., held a grand-opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at its new branch in Kochville Township.
GTE Financial, Tampa, Fla., donated more than $6,300 to the "Keep Tampa Beautiful" campaign as a result of its "Join 200,000 of Your Closest Friends" membership drive and charity promotion.
Clearview FCU, Moon Township, Penn., awarded $1,000 scholarships to ten local students as part of its 2013 Ralph B. Canterbury Scholarship program.
Robins FCU, Warner Robins, Ga., donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia to assist with the expansion of its local facility. The funds will also assist as many as 60 children in the Houston County area.
Freedom CU, Warminster, Penn., along with the Philadelphia Chapter of CUs, organized a charity golf outing that raised more than $23,000 for research efforts at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Nearly half of the funds were donated via a fund matching program from CO-OP's Miracle Match.
Freestone CU held a grand opening celebration for its newest branch in Fairfield, Texas, along with a welcome to the business community from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Nathan Scherer, seen here with his family, was awarded one of two $1,000 college scholarships from Greater Pittsburgh Police FCU.
Helena Community CU, Helena, Mont., helped fund the recently constructed "Sharing Shelter" at Helena Food Share, which provides a covered space for those waiting to receive groceries from the non-profit that serves more than 8,000 people annually.
Financial Partners CU, Downey, Calif., donated more than $12,000 in contributions and gifts to local hospitals and health care facilities in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
More than 150 members and guests attended the annual "Main Street Luncheon" hosted by Neighbors CU, St. Louis, Mo.
