Jackson, MI - On January 5, 2017, American 1 Credit Union announced that a $500 donation was given to the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office in an effort to support the Sheriff’s Office as they raised money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting Special Olympics Michigan. The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Polar Plunge event held annually at Clarklake. The event highlights the programs of Special Olympics Michigan and raises money for their Summer Games as well as other programming.
“It’s entirely because of our members that we are able to support wonderful events like this,” said Marla Sanford, Marketing Director for American 1. “When our members choose to  finance local, we’re able to donate local and keep that money right here in our communities, where it belongs.”
Established in 1950, American 1 Credit Union today serves over 55,000 members with branches in Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Macomb and Wayne counties.