Community Photos: December 1, 2014
Published November 30, 2014 11:00 PM
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Updated June 1, 2021 1:19 PM
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Hanscom FCU, Hanscom AFB, Mass., sponsored the Hanscom Air Force Base Top Three and Chief's Group golf tournament. Both groups are non-profits dedicated to supporting the enlisted corps assigned to Hanscom AFB.
Jeanne D'Arc CU held a reception for the Wang Middle School students whose artwork is currently on display at its Lowell, Mass., branch. Separately, the CU said Kristyn Sullivan of Dracut was the winner of the "Win $1,000 for You and a Favorite Charity" promotion.
To celebrate International Credit Union Day, staff from Cornerstone Community FCU participated in several random acts of kindness throughout the Niagara County area.
Georgia Heritage FCU, Savannah, Ga., hosted an educational seminar titled: "Credit Unions: Helping People Afford Life."
Austin, Texas-based Greater TEXAS FCU won the Team Spirit Award at the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions' 2014 Bowling Tournament and Cake Auction.
My Healthcare FCU, Gainesville, Fla., hosted a flag-raising ceremony. It donated $250 to St. Francis High School band to perform the Star Spangled Banner, and presented a plaque to the University of Florida Color Guard for ceremoniously raising the flag.
GTE Financial surprised more than 6,000 people with $5 "Random Acts of Credit Union Kindness" gift certificates. The CU partnered with 21 area restaurants to celebrate International CU Day.
Horizons North CU was named the winner of the 2014 Best Mid-Size Business Award from the City of Northglenn, Colo.
Steve Collins, president & CEO at Fort Financial CU, Fort Wayne, Ind., took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with the condition that employees meet a minimum donation requirement. Fort Financial raised more than $1,000 to help fight Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Garden Savings FCU, Parsippany, N.J., donated $4,500 to Children's Specialized Hospital.
Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU, Chalfont, Pa., raised $22,000 for two charities: Sebastian Riding Associates, which offers equine-assisted therapy programs for children and adults living with a variety of physical, mental health and intellectual disabilities, and The Shepherd's Shelf, an emergency food pantry serving the North Penn & Indian Valley areas.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AMOCO FCU, Texas City, Texas, hosted a mammogram event. Separately, the CU sponsored an adoption day for the League City Animal Shelter. Also, Galveston County's chapter of CUs celebrated International CU Day at their respective branches, and later convened for their third annual Political Meet and Greet.
St. Lawrence FCU, Ogdensburg, N.Y., held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new branch in nearby Canton, N.Y. The new branch features expanded operation space and a drive through.
The Minnesota CU Network held a "Community Connected" press event in Inver Grove Heights to recognize the impact cooperative organizations make in communities throughout Minnesota.
Partner Colorado CU, Arvada, Colo., organized cash mobs at two Denver area restaurants: The Original Chubby's and Viva Burrito, for International CU Day. CU reps bought lunches for 350 people, awarding nearly $3,500 in lunch money along with fun giveaways.
San Diego County CU returns as sponsor of the second annual Ben Vereen Awards, a unique scholarship competition for talented high school musical theatre performers.
Michigan State FCU, East Lansing, Mich., hosted its fourth Blue Mondays concert at its headquarters, an evening of jazz featuring bassist and composer Christian McBride.
In Duluth, Ga., Georgia United CU's 12th annual Credit Union Paintball Tournament raised $10,821 to support the Georgia CU Affiliates' Political Action Committee fund.
A business delegation from Chinas southwest city of Chengdu made a stop at North Carolina State Employees CU, Raleigh, N.C., to learn more about the CUs mission to improve the lives of its members.
One Nevada CU, Las Vegas, was awarded second place among small-sized businesses at the 2014 Best Places to Work in Southern Nevada awards luncheon sponsored by Southern Nevada Human Resources Association.
American Heritage FCU hosted its 19th Annual Golf Classic and raised over $36,000 to benefit the Kids-N-Hope Foundation, which supports the Music Therapy Program at the Children's Seashore House of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
As part of Grandville, Mich.-based First United CU's financial literacy initiatives for Kent County, more than 20 families attended a free financial literacy seminar that was conducted entirely in Spanish.
Peninsula Community FCU, Shelton, Wash., took part in the Northwest CU Association's "Pay It Forward" campaign by giving stacks of money in the amount of $114, which is the average amount people in the Northwest save by choosing credit unions over banks.
Voyage FCU, Sioux Falls, S.D., wrapped up its 2nd annual Habitat Project. In six months 100 volunteers worked more than 300 hours with six business partners, hammered thousands of nails and served 200 pizza slices donated by Orion Foods.
Firefighters Community CU, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, matched 25 cents for every transaction members made with FFCCU debit and/or credit cards to raise $1,035.25 for University Hospital's Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital its local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
Suitland, Md.-based Andrews FCU celebrated the grand opening of its newest Springfield branch, which features an Internet café with charging stations and free Wi-Fi, docked iPad Air tablets and free coffee.
DATCU, Denton, Texas, held a ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of its new Highland Village location at the corner of Briarhill Blvd. and Justin Road.
Meritrust CU, Wichita, Kan., opened its 15th branch in Manhattan, Kan. Meritrust invited the community to a grand opening weekend with a ribbon-cutting celebration and tailgating party.
First Capital FCU, York, Pa., celebrated International Credit Union Day with a special Member Benefit Day as vendors such as Liberty Mutual and Enterprise Car Sales touted the benefits they provide to members.
