See the CU Difference in Action
Published November 9, 2014 11:00 PM
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Updated June 1, 2021 1:19 PM
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Army Aviation Center FCU, Daleville, Ala., raised more than $1,900 for Children's Miracle Network and the Children's Hospital of Alabama. Separately, AACFCU took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to a different level to help raise funds for organizations, including The Water Project, which builds wells to provide clean water to communities in Africa.
In less than two hours, Pelican State CU, Baton Rouge, La., gave away $4,000 in free groceries, $20 each to the first 200 shoppers to visit Carter's Supermarket in Denham Springs, La.
Nearly 500 people ranging from college age to retirement age attended Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Redwood CU's free financial wellness event, "Making Money Make Sense," featuring author, TV personality and Today Show personal finance expert Jean Chatzky.
Pickens FCU, Pickens, S.C., sponsored the Pickens County School District Teacher of the Year award. PFCU President/CEO Clayton Kerr presents the check to Dr. Danny Merck, Pickens County School District Superintendent.
In Winston-Salem, N.C., Truliant FCU's Electronic Funds Transfer department won a Visa Global Service Quality Award for outstanding performance.
Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members CU, Indianapolis, provided more than 500 new school uniforms and shoes to the students at Riverside School 44 during its Back to School event.
Service CU, Portsmouth, N.H., was selected for the 2013 Distinguished Army Credit Union Service Award by the United States Department of the Army in recognition of its exceptional financial service and support of the Army community in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
In LaVale, Md., Allegany County Teachers FCU members and employees raised $907.27 for Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Employees paid $5 to wear jeans and a campaign t-shirt on certain days during the fundraising period.
Voyage FCU, Sioux Falls, S.D., is in the middle of 75 Days of Fur, 75 days of fundraising efforts for the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
Central Missouri Community CU celebrated the grand opening of its new main branch in Warrensburg, Mo.
First Alliance CU, Rochester, Minn., was voted "Best Bank" in the 2014 Rochester Post Bulletin's Reader's Choice Awards.
ORNL FCU, Oak Ridge, Tenn., has commenced its major facilities projects with the demolition of its Rutgers Ave. location, which was the CU's sole branch from 1969 and 1987 before housing the operations and imaging departments for the last 27 years.
Travis CU, Vacaville, Calif., teamed up with the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce, Solano County Office of Education, and the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District to create a Work-Ready Certification Program to help students stand out in the workforce.
The Minnesota CU Network (MnCUN) continued its statewide series of "Minnesota Minded" events, including honoring Mayo Employees FCU for its community involvement and financial education initiatives.
Andrews FCU, Suitland, Md., sponsored the 25th Annual Christmas in April Susan Denison Mona Golf Tournament on Joint Base Andrews.
Holy Rosary CU, Rochester, N.H., marked the opening of the HRCU Community Room at its Dover branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.
State Highway Patrol FCU, Columbus, Ohio, partnered with Troopers for a Safer Ohio to present a donation of $7,200 to WBNS-10TV Maria's Message Driver's Education Fund to help purchase driving simulators to provide driver's education to youth in Ohio.
In Virginia Beach, Va., thanks to the two benefit events and all of the foundation's fundraisers this year, Chartway FCU's We Promise Foundation reached a historic milestone: $1 million raised in one year to make dreams come true for children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Lowell, Mass.-based Jeanne D'Arc CU, along with more than 50 CU from numerous states, recently celebrated the completion of the Credit Unions Kids at Heart 2014 fundraising season with a combined donation of $300,000 toward research in the battle against childhood illness.
Employees, members, and partners of SkyOne FCU, Hawthorne, Calif., traded in their work attire for jeans to help raise funds for kids at its local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
Listerhill CU, Muscle Shoals, Ala., coordinated a number of events to reach out to new students at the University of North Alabama, including hosting a car giveaway during UNA's Welcome Week.
UniWyo FCU, Laramie, Wyo., supported Credit Union 4 Kids and the group's efforts toward Miracle Jeans Day and International Credit Union Day in multiple ways, including inviting the community to purchase a balloon icon for $1.
The Ideal CU Community Foundation, Woodbury, Minn., raised a record $16,800 at its fifth annual golf tournament, which was $3,000 more than the previous year. The event, held at StoneRidge Golf Course, attracted 127.
FORUM CU, Indianapolis, held a groundbreaking ceremony on the future site of its newest branch, which will replace its current branch at 8201 East Washington Street.
STCU, Spokane, Wash., honored its roots by awarding four $500 classroom grants to local certified teachers whose names were selected at random from nearly 2,000 entries.
In Shelton, Wash., Peninsula CU's Save To Win contest rewarded three members for saving. The special savings certificate helps members build their savings while giving them chances to win a $5,000 annual prize, plus monthly and quarterly cash prizes.
Philadelphia-based American Heritage FCU opened a new branch in Trevose, Pa. The branch features a Personal Automated Teller (PAT) Machine, which combines the convenience of an ATM with a highly-personal two-way video interaction.
LBS Financial CU, Long Beach, Calif., partnered with three local school districts to collect school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year.
People's CU, Middletown, R.I., welcomed a new year of its Youth Advisory Board, which helps the CU better understand the needs and perspectives of today's youth and their finances.
