MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (November 24, 2020) — Kinecta Federal Credit Union raised more than $90,000 during its 47th Annual  Thanksgiving food giveaway, which aided more than 1,000 local families in need this holiday season. During a drive-up event held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on November 22nd, families, selected by nearly 40 community-based organizations, received a bag of traditional Thanksgiving food items and a $75 gift card to help complete[...]

FREDERICK, MD (November 24, 2020) — Nymeo Federal Credit Union has a mission to end hunger, specifically childhood hunger. For the past six years, the credit union has been underwriting a special program developed with the Maryland Food Bank’s School Pantry Program called $wipe Out Hunger. This past fiscal year, Nymeo’s support has provided approximately 70,350 meals in the form of groceries to children and families in Frederick County, including fresh produce and meat. [...]

Westerly, RI - November 25, 2020 - Westerly Community Credit Union donated 50 Turkeys to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center (PNC), for the sixth year in a row. The PNC used these turkeys, in addition to all other donations they received, to create and distribute Thanksgiving baskets. These baskets contained a full holiday meal helping to feed those in need. "We care about our communities and are committed to giving back to them," stated Meg Sisco, Vice President of Marketing at [...]

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (November 24, 2020) –Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today that this holiday season it will partner with community organizations to spread a message of hope through its ‘Brighter Days’ initiative. Local charities and nonprofits have faced unprecedented requests for services this year. Those who provide assistance for food insecurity, unemployment, mental health, homelessness, child welfare, and many other areas have seen increased demand[...]

Madison, WI – November 24, 2020 – UW Credit Union’s annual community giving campaign wrapped just in time for Giving Tuesday this year, generating a combined $459,000 to benefit its branch communities. More than $400,000 of the funds raised serve as unrestricted contributions to both United Way Dane County and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha Counties. UW Credit Union set an ambitious 2020 goal to raise $268,000 via company-matched employee gifts, external[...]

Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 25, 2020 – Northern New Mexico financial mainstay, Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) has announced the launch of their giving season with Forward Together—an innovative program to help curb hunger in some of New Mexico’s most rural areas. The credit union is donating funds for every new checking account, auto loan, or home loan they open directly to The Food Depot—a northern New Mexico food bank. The campaign to raise funds began November[...]

Auburn Hills, MI. - Nov. 23, 2020 -  In November, the team at Genisys Credit Union launched a campaign with their employees to raise funds for Lighthouse’s annual Thanks & Giving Campaign. The initiative raised $12,178, which will allow Lighthouse to purchase turkeys for all the families they serve to have a Thanksgiving dinner this year.  “We recognize the strain the global pandemic is putting on our communities, but I am forever moved by and grateful for the team[...]

Jackson, MI – The 20th Annual Hit ‘em Fore Hospice Virtual Golf Benefit presented by American 1 Credit Union and CP Financial Credit Union has exceeded fundraising expectations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of the last three months, the two credit unions together surpassed their goal of raising $50,000 for the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home totaling nearly $60,000. Although there was no golfing in a traditional sense this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the [...]

Granite City, IL – November 19, 2020 - The employees of GCS Credit Union recently made their United Way pledge for 2021. This year, GCS went above and beyond expectations. Employees pledged a total of $17,422.88. As always, the Board of Directors will match the pledged amount and GCS will make a total donation of $34,845.76. The United Way’s mission is to, “improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.”[...]

(SAN ANTONIO, TX – NOVEMBER 19, 2020) –– The Security Service Charitable Foundation is helping the YMCA of El Paso feed children in the Kennedy Community through a $5,000 donation. The need for meals during the pandemic was at an all-time high in the Kennedy Community. In this area, 95% of children qualify for free or reduced meals while at school. Outside of school, many of these children do not know where their next meal will come from. This is why the YMCA offers meal[...]

(WESTBROOK) – Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has launched a new fundraising initiative. The Campaign is working to raise critical funds to provide up to 75,000 meals between now and December 31 in communities across the state. “Over the past eight months, Mainers have faced incredible hardships,” said Todd Mason, President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League. “As the holiday season approaches, purse strings will be pulled tighter, making it[...]

Sioux Falls, S.D., November 4, 2020 – Black Hills FCU is proud to partner with the Tea Pizza Ranch for another year, making a $500 donation to the 12 Days of Pizza. The contribution will help feed area families in need over the school holiday break this year. “As a member of the BHFCU team, I’m so proud of our ongoing commitment to help keep local kids well-fed during the holiday break each year,” said April Meyerink, business development officer. The 12 Days of[...]