Teaming up with nonprofit to create a welcoming space for children to play while recovering Children and families recovering from burn trauma now have a welcoming and non-clinical space to play while they heal thanks to a partnership between Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) and its member, Joy Collaborative. The two organizations collaborated on a new “Joy Room,” located in the Firefighters for Healing Transitional Healing Center, which[...]

  Giving time is often more meaningful than simply writing a check Dow Credit Union and Midland County Habitat for Humanity have secured almost $60,000 in grants on behalf of eight local homeowners through collaborative efforts. "Every time we partner with Habitat for Humanity, we accomplish great things together," Dow Credit Union CEO Michael Goad said. "With that said, this has been one of our most impactful projects yet." The grants were issued by the[...]

  Funded by United Federal Credit Union, the mural represents club activities A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 for a new mural at the Boys & Girls Club of the Diamond Hills – Alma Unit. The mural, which was made possible by a donation from United Federal Credit Union (United), was designed by Melody Smith. Her “United We Grow” concept won a contest held by the Club as a way to engage Club kids, parents, and the greater Alma community.[...]

SECU Foundation Surpasses Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Funding for North Carolina Non-Profits Funding impacts each of the state’s 100 counties RALEIGH, N.C. – SECU Foundation has marked a significant milestone, surpassing a quarter of a billion dollars in cumulative funding since its establishment in 2004. At the close of its fiscal year in June, SECU Foundation’s commitment to North Carolina non-profits tallied more than $258 million for grants and financing in[...]

Recognizing a pressing need When Kellogg Community Credit Union (KCCU) became aware that local homeless shelters were having difficulty keeping up with the demand of those who are experiencing homelessness in our communities, they decided to help by hosting an Essential Goods Drive. They reached out to their members, employees, and communities for donations of basic necessities - and the response was incredible!    KCCU collected toiletries, personal hygiene items, new socks, [...]

  For a fourth year, Sikorsky Credit Union donated $5,000 to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Stratford, CT.   Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school.  The Imagination Library was started in 1995 by singer Dolly Parton and it was her mission to foster a love of reading among preschool children and ensure that every child has books - regardless of their[...]

Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,065.00 in the month of June to benefit Alton Pride through their Smile for Jeans Program. The Smile for Jeans Program is funded by Revity Credit Union employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, Revity employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. Nothing gets better than seeing a[...]

  Miracle May supports Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital  Robins Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Miracle May fundraising campaign, resulting in a donation of $60,000 to the Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital.  Throughout the entire month of May, Robins Financial Credit Union, in partnership with its loyal members, employees, and the local community,[...]

  CITY & COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOSTS SHRED DAY & DONATES 3,428 POUNDS OF FOOD In order to help the community shred their unwanted sensitive documents, City & County Credit Union hosted a Shred Day event at the Maplewood and Minnetonka Branches on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Members were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for two local food pantries in our community in exchange for free secure shredding.   400+ members attended the Shred Day event to[...]

Western Cooperative Credit Union (WCCU) is pleased to announce the donation of the second installment of $10,000 to the Williston Research Extension Center Seed Plant. Recently, the WCCU Board of Directors and President/CEO Melanie Stillwell presented the donation to Jerry Bergman, newly retired director of NDSU Williston Research Extension Center at the May 2023 board meeting. Stillwell stated, “We feel the support for this seed plant is important, especially as an agricultural[...]

  Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Donates to Alabama Nonprofits A total of $10,250 was given to four local nonprofits in the pursuit of caring for those in need, a value held closely by Gulf Winds Credit Union.   Two of these gifts were for local chapters of the YMCA to support youth programs. YMCAs in small towns play an integral part in serving our communities. Children gain valuable skills and parents can continue to work. The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation proudly donated[...]

  CSE Federal Credit Union Partners with Cell Phones For Soldiers to Provide Troops with Free Calls Home CSE Federal Credit Union and nonprofit Cell Phones For Soldiers are asking Southwest Louisiana residents to help troops call home by donating gently-used cellular phones. Although the military landscape is ever changing, as many as 200,000 troops are serving in the United States military overseas around the world. By donating to Cell Phones For Soldiers, SWLA residents can provide [...]