Billings, MT - On Saturday, October 5, Altana FCU held its annual all staff development day. In the spirit of “People Helping People,” nearly 80 employees stayed late to assemble emergency kits to support the local Salvation Army's outreach efforts to the homeless individuals in Billings. Those efforts include delivering hot meals to an average of 450 people and during the winter, many of these community members are often without the essentials to stay warm on the coldest[...]

PLYMOUTH, Minn. (Oct. 17, 2019) — In celebration of TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union’s 80th anniversary, each branch of the credit union has selected a local charity to receive a $1,000 donation from the TruStone Financial Foundation. As part of this initiative, TruStone Financial’s Maple Grove branch recently selected Bunce Backyard Productions to receive a donation from the Foundation. Bunce Backyard Productions is a non-profit organization that creates[...]

University FCU frequently offers their assistance for local causes. Recently, their Marketing & Community Engagement Officer, Nanci Wilson, volunteered at the local HC Care Center & Food Pantry. The food pantry is located directly across the parking lot from University FCU’s 17th avenue location in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Since the pantry opened in December 2018, they already have over 60 regular volunteers who have served over 2,350 families in times of hardship, providing[...]

MAPLE GROVE, MINN. — October 17, 2019 —TopLine Federal Credit Union was one of the 58 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day, to spread kindness in communities and encourage others to do the same. TopLine has been participating in this collaborative credit union event since 2016, referred to as “CU Forward Day,” which is coordinated by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN), [...]

MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, October 15, 2019 – Staff members from Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union recently volunteered their time at a unique Midland grocery store that completely relies on volunteer service for its operations. On Oct. 8, a crew of 11 DCECU employees volunteered to stock shelves and run the checkouts at The Bridge Food Center, which welcomes individuals from households with an annual income of less than $56,000 per year to shop for groceries priced just above[...]

Burlington, VT - NorthCountry Federal Credit Union presented a check for $20,000 to the American Cancer Society at the 2019 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 13 at Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, Vermont. “This is an important event for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer– directly or indirectly,” says Bob Morgan, CEO, NorthCountry. “It shows support for cancer survivors, friends and families while making an impact by[...]

Hanscom AFB, MA (October 11, 2019) – Hanscom Federal Credit Union presented a $1,000 donation to the local youth enrichment organization Freedom House. The check was presented at the grand opening of Hanscom FCU’s South Bay branch in Dorchester, MA. The mission of Freedom House is to transform the economic and cultural fabric of high-need communities through education and leadership development, and serves young people in the greater Boston area. “To celebrate our arrival,[...]

PLYMOUTH, Minn. (Oct. 9, 2019) — In celebration of TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union’s 80th anniversary, each branch of the credit union is selecting a local charity to receive a $1,000 donation from the TruStone Financial Foundation. As part of this initiative, TruStone Financial’s Oakdale branch recently selected Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf (CCEFS) to receive a donation from the Foundation. CCEFS provides food for community members in need, believing[...]

PLEASANTON, CA (October 10, 2019): For the eighth consecutive year, 1st United Credit Union teamed up as an official sponsor of the Oakland A’s to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank through Homeruns for Hunger. For every home run the A’s hit during the regular season, 1st United committed to donate $50 to the Food Bank. This year’s donation amounted to $12,250. 1st United believes in supporting their local community and their hometown teams. To date, 1st United[...]

PLYMOUTH, Minn. (Oct. 9, 2019) — In celebration of TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union’s 80th anniversary, each branch of the credit union is selecting a local charity to receive a $1,000 donation from the TruStone Financial Foundation. As part of this initiative, TruStone Financial’s Golden Valley branch recently selected PRISM to receive a donation from the Foundation. For nearly 50 years, PRISM has helped support people in the northwest Twin Cities suburbs who are[...]

Lake Charles, La. – CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) is proud to announce that Matt Koch, Chief Financial Officer, has stepped up once again to fight breast cancer with the American Cancer Society (ACS) through participation in the Real Men Wear Pink of Southwest Louisiana fundraising campaign. Real Men Wear Pink gives men a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer. Community leaders around the nation have recognized that this is their opportunity to raise awareness for a cause [...]

Arsenal Credit Union donated 47 feminine blessing bags to Project Compassion, NFP in Belleville, Illinois on Tuesday, October 1. [...]