CUs help kick hunger: Credit unions in the community
April 26, 2017 2:19 PM
Member One makes a difference
The executive team at Member One FCU, Roanoke, Va., volunteered at Feeding America Southwest Virginia. They spent the day sorting and processing more than 4,000 lbs. of food for the hungry.
Royal gets naming rights
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Royal CU’s Foundation donated $50,000 to the Osceola Medical Center and received naming rights to the Royal Credit Union Sport Court, a versatile, multipurpose outdoor facility available for the entire Osceola community.
CHOP donation
American Heritage CU’s Kids-N-Hope Foundation donated $130,000 to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a result of the CU’s 2016 fundraising efforts.
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Tower's tech department gives back
Employees from the operations and technology division of Tower FCU, Laurel, Md., raised $1,700 through a fundraiser, selling soups, chili and other homemade goods. The proceeds were donated to TowerCares Foundation, which used it to purchase sheets, pajamas and food for residents of Sarah’s House, which provides assistance to the homeless.
SouthPoint Financial's new digs
SouthPoint Financial CU, Sleepy Eye, Minn., continued its growth in southern Minnesota with a fifth location opening in North Mankato. The SouthPoint branch is the first community-chartered credit union in North Mankato.
Vermont FCU feeds its neighbors
During the last quarter of 2016, Vermont FCU, Burlington, Vt., raised $24,000 for United Way of Northwestern Vermont, gathered holiday gifts for families in need, helped to collect 6,000 lbs. of food for the annual Feed Your Neighbor event, supported financial education in local high schools and sponsored multiple community events.
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That's a lot of cookies and soda!
The staff of BMI FCU, Dublin, Ohio, worked tirelessly to make the Kids n’ Kamp Holiday Party a success by donating 5,900 cookies and 48 two-liters of beverages. Kids n’ Kamp supports the emotional, social and educational needs of children suffering from cancer, and their families.
CEFCU's new member center
Peoria, Ill.-based CEFCU opened a new member center in Canton, Ill. The full-service 4,500-square-foot branch has three drive-up service lanes, along with a drive-up Money Center 24 ATM.
