Community Photos: January 27, 2014
Published January 26, 2014 11:00 PM
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Matadors Community CU, Chatsworth, Calif., collected books and toys for local children in need as part of the Child Care Resource Center's Annual Book and Toy Drive.
Rock Valley CU, Loves Park, Ill., delivered gifts donated by members, employees and community partners as part of its annual Gifts of Love Collection Drive.
United FCU, St. Joseph, Minn., donated $1,000 to Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation. Separately, the CU named 12-year-old Jessenia Lopez the winner of the Class Act Award.
The Illinois Quad Cities Chapter of Credit Unions, Moline, Ill., presented checks for $1,000 each to Gigi's Playhouse, Mr. Thanksgiving, QC Paws, Shoes that Fit and Shop with a Cop.
Merrimack Valley FCU, Lawrence, Mass., hosted its 2nd Annual We Love Santa Party, which featured face painting and activities for children, as well as a visit with Santa Claus. In other news, the CU participated in the 20th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Brigade, which provided turkey and all the fixings for 500 families in need.
People's CU, Middletown, R.I., is the official credit union sponsor of the Newport Skating Center.
Jordan CU, Sandy, Utah, participated in Warm the Soles, raising more than $8,000 to purchase 250 pairs of shoes for local children in need.
RTN FCU, Waltham. Mass., hosted Memer Appreciation Day at its branches in Amesbury, Brookline, Danvers, Dorchester Lower Mills, Marlboroough, Tewksbury and Waltham.
Alliant CU, Chicago, conducted its annual employee Holiday Food Drive.
Veridian CU, Ankeny, Iowa, displayed artwork by students from three local high school's at the CU's annual ArtShare Premiere.
SEFCU, Albany, N.Y., made end-of-year donations totaling $246,000 to 35 rescue missions and food pantries in the Capital Region of New York.
Altura CU, Riverside, Calif., conducted its 6th Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive benefiting some area charities.Separately, the CU awarded $500 to Jessie De La Cruz as part of the CU's "You're Gonna Love This Card!" debit card promotion.
Harbor FCU, Carson, Calif., conducted its 9th Annual Toy Drive for the children in the pediatric ward at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, Calif.
Hanscom FCU, Hanscom AFB, Mass., delivered $1,000 worth of personal items to the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System.
Xceed Financial CU, El Segundo, Calif., hosted "Lunch for a Cause" in its corporate headquarters' parking lot and raised $803.63 for Children's Miracle Network.
Heritage Trust FCU, Sommerville, S.C., donated five boxes full of toys and six bicycles to Toys for Tots.
St. Lawrence FCU, Ogdensburg, N.Y., donated a van to the Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club. Separately, the CU also made the final installment of a three-year, $5,000 pledge to the Canton Community Fund and is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with monthly giveaways.
CME FCU, Columbus, Ohio, donated $18,500 to the annual Firefighter for Kids Toy Drive.
Service 1st FCU, Danville, Pa., said 65 of its employees and board members participated in No Shave and Nail Polish November to raise money and awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
SPC CU, Hartsville, S.C., taught philanthropy to several local fourth grade classes by sponsoring their efforts to collect coats, food, cards, hygiene items and funds for local charities.
