MADISON, Wis. – The combined generosity of CUNA Mutual Group employees and the company’s foundation will provide a $1.7 million benefit to nonprofits in Dane County and other communities nationwide where employees reside. The funds were pledged over just four weeks during the company’s Employee Giving Campaign, which concluded Nov. 30. CUNA Mutual Group’s 3,300 employees were invited to donate to an eligible 501(c)(3) organization of their choice, including United[...]

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Foundation contributed $45,000 to support a variety of nonprofits that provide vital services to Alaska’s youth. Recipients of the Alaska USA Foundation donation include:  $25,000 to the Children’s Lunchbox to help provide meals to hungry children in a safe and caring community environment.  $5,000 to Special Olympics Alaska (shown in photo above) to help athletes find joy, confidence, and fulfillment through year-round [...]

Vermont NorthCountry Federal Credit Union recently donated $30,000 in recognition of the positive impact refugees and immigrants have on the Vermont community “As a credit union, we follow closely the credo “neighbor helping neighbor,” states Bob Morgan, CEO, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union. “This includes our new neighbors from other lands who may need assistance in creating lives in Vermont. We fully support the work of USCRI in helping new Americans to integrate to[...]

Great Falls, MT - Concern for the community is perhaps one of the most inspiring (and heart warming) credit union operating principles, and Montana's credit unions regularly partner with organizations across our state. One such example is currently underway in Great Falls. Embark CU has teamed up with the Soroptimist International of Great Falls to spread warmth (and the #CUDifference) to less fortunate youth of the Great Falls community through the “Helping Hands”[...]

Photo: Genisys Staff Presents a Check to The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (Auburn Hills), Mich. – Dec 13, 2018 –  Genisys Credit Union is proud to support two great programs working to feed those in need, the FISH Food Pantry of Grand Blanc and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. It is estimated that one in six people struggle with hunger and many people have to choose between paying bills and buying food. These organizations work tirelessly to help feed our friends and [...]

In response to the crisis of human trafficking, Christian Community Credit Union donated $10,000 in a matching fund towards The Freedom Challenge for their Giving Tuesday campaign to provide women and children in Bangladesh with literacy and development programs. The Credit Union also donated $10,000 in a matching fund to Rebirth Homes to support their education and counseling programs for human trafficking victims. The funds for the donation come from the Credit Union’s “Cards[...]

Barre, VT— Today, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union presented the Vermont Foodbank with a donation of $50,000 to help feed people in the state struggling with hunger. This gift will help provide 83,500 meals or 300,600 servings to our neighbors facing hunger across the state and will help provide 232 families of four, food for one month. It will support the Foodbank’s work of providing nutritious food and promoting health through their statewide network of community partners,[...]

Notre Dame, IN - December 10, 2018- Last month, Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) beat the USC Credit Union in the 6th annual credit union charity challenge. Each year, as the University of Notre Dame football team prepares to play the University of Southern California, their like-named credit unions also compete off the field in a goodwill charity challenge. Each credit union put $5,000 on the line. The credit union that opens the most new checking accounts donates the full[...]

Snellville, GA (December 10, 2018) – Home renovations for veteran, Aqueelah As-Salaam, have been completed as part of Purple Heart Homes’ annual Operation: Veteran Home Renovation program. As-Salaam was an Officer in the U.S. Army, serving from 1974-1987.  “I’ve been struggling to make these repairs for six years,” said Ms. As-Salaam. “Money has been tight since I had to quit my job due to my disabilities, so this is a true blessing.”[...]

Fargo, ND - On December 6th, 2018, the Red River Chapter of Credit Unions held their annual Holiday Social. There was plenty of fun, food, and entertainment for attendees this year! A local high school choir came dressed as carolers and sang holiday songs during dinner. The very popular annual Irish Auction was held once again. Each year, donations go to a different charity; this year’s charity was the Emergency Food Pantry. Stacie Loegering,[...]

ARLINGTON, Texas – December 10, 2018 – Texas Trust Credit Union continued its tradition of enthusiastic participation in the annual Toys for Tots drive held at the Mansfield ISD Performing Arts Center. The credit union delivered a busload of toys in its restored 1956 school bus and made a $5,000 donation. This is the seventh year Texas Trust has played a major role in the event sponsored by local news station Fox 4. Each year, Texas Trust has served as a collection point for[...]

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) – 12/10/2018 – – Heritage Trust recently donated over 20 laptops to CodeOn Charleston, a local not-for-profit organization that teaches youths in underserved communities how to write code and program computers. This donation will provide the organizations mentors the tools they need to effectively facilitate classes. Participants will learn valuable skills that will empower them to pursue careers in the information technology sector.    [...]