Brownstown, MI—July 2022— In honor of their 70th anniversary, Advantage One Credit Union is excited to announce their Community Commitment Fund, which allows the credit union to help local charities on a larger scale. While they typically take part in food drives, golf outings and other local events, employees and managers wanted to do even more. After working out the details and getting approval from their board of directors, CEO Chris Corkery was excited to share the big news[...]

At the kickoff breakfast this morning, the American Cancer Society welcomed the first presenting sponsor of its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Long Island Walk. Pleding $50K, Teachers Federal Credit Union is expanding its partnership with the organization and working to help make a difference in the communities its serves throughout Long Island, Queens and Manhattan. [...]

DUBLIN, Calif. - August 11, 2022 — Patelco Credit Union, a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its members and communities, presented Second Harvest of Silicon Valley with $20,000 to support building a hunger-free community. Patelco’s donation provides 40,000 meals to Santa Clara and San Mateo families, supporting their health and wellness. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Patelco has donated a total of $65,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley,[...]

Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored United in Pink’s 9th Annual PINK OUT 5K with a $2,500 donation. United in Pink is committed to enhancing the quality of life for breast cancer survivors and their families. The PINK OUT 5K is a community based and family friendly FUNDraiser event and proceeds will be used to support United in Pink’s worthy mission. If you would like more information about United in Pink’s services or to register for[...]

Granite City, IL - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $930.00 in the month of July to benefit WILD Canine Rescue through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during[...]

(Indianapolis, IN August 5, 2022)  Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) recently presented a check for $3,129 to Community Health Network Foundation as part of an ongoing debit card give back program.  The partnership allows members to show their support of the independent nonprofit hospital system by signing up for and using a Community Health Network debit card.  Every time the card is used as a signature based transaction, Community Health Network Foundation benefits.  The [...]

Middletown, Pa. (August 3, 2022) – Vizo Financial hosted its ninth annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 20, 2022. There were 29 sponsors, eight contestants, three prizes and a total of  $16,263 raised for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pa. The contest was held via Zoom and began with a few words from CMN Hospitals’ representative, Erika Zaborny-Myers. Also joining the contest was Miracle Child,[...]

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (August 3, 2022) — So far, $47,857 has been donated to SDCCU® Stuff the Bus to help provide back-to-school supplies for students in need. This is the eighth year in a row that San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and iHeartMedia radio stations in support of Live Well San Diego to raise funds for students experiencing homelessness. To help reach our goal of $100,000, the campaign is being extended[...]

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (August 3, 2022) – The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation announced a $330,000 pledge over the next 10 years to the Hooper Renwick Memorial Campaign on behalf of the Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation. The pledge will support the conversion of the existing Hooper Renwick building into a one-of-a-kind 25,000-square-foot themed library paying homage to the African American community of Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Public Library and its Foundation is[...]

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – With the American Red Cross facing one of the worst blood shortages in decades, United Federal Credit Union partnered with the organization to host a blood drive on August 2, 2022 at its headquarters at 150 Hilltop Road in St. Joseph, Michigan. Through the generosity of employees and individuals from the community, 29 pints of blood were donated. Each pint of blood can save up to three lives. “United is proud to once again partner with the Red Cross to help[...]

Salt Lake City & Tooele, UT (August 2, 2022) – This weekend, Chartway and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, surprised two children facing medical hardship – 8-year-old Tiara and 2- year-old Kaydee – with their Wish come true. On Friday, July 29, 2022, on-stage at Country Fan Fest presented by Chartway, Chartway’s president & CEO, Brian Schools, Christine Wilson, Chartway Promise Foundation’s president, board members, and leaders hosted [...]

Warner Robins, GA — Robins Financial Credit Union recently provided a $3,000 donation to The Bigger Vision of Athens. The Bigger Vision of Athens community shelter serves people experiencing homelessness in Athens. On a nightly basis, they shelter approximately 35 people through their Emergency Shelter Program. During their stay, guests also receive two meals, shower services, and laundry services. Robins Financial’s donation will provide 182 nights of shelter to an[...]