Kellogg Community Credit Union (KCCU) and its employees proudly pledged over $18,000 to the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR). The KCCU Board of Directors generously agreed to match KCCU employee contributions dollar for dollar, which brought KCCU’s total contribution to $18,304.

“Our KCCU family truly believes in the impact and mission of the United Way,” stated Jessica Bissenden, Human Resource Generalist and United Way campaign leader at KCCU. “Our internal United Way campaign contributions more than doubled this year because of the passion and dedication of our Team members and Board of Directors. I am proud to be a part of the impact that KCCU and the United Way in partnership have in our local communities.”

The United Way is a non-profit organization committed to raising resources for families and agencies in need. KCCU’s goal of providing financial opportunity and lifelong value to our members and the communities in which we serve directly coincide with UWBCKR’s goals to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for those in the same communities.

“Supporting local charities has always been a priority of KCCU and we value our partnership with the United Way,” said Tracy Miller, KCCU’s CEO. “With so many people and local agencies dealing with economic hardship, we know that the United Way’s resources are vital in helping our communities.”

"The generosity and compassion of Kellogg Community Credit Union and its employees impact our community in positive ways," said Chris Sargent, President and CEO of United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. "With more dollars donated and more employees engaged this year, they're raising the bar on how each person can step up, partner with United Way and change the story for thousands of people."

KCCU also showed their support for the United Way this year by: being the exclusive sponsor for the United Way Vehicle Sweepstakes since its inception in 2012; providing their branches as drop-off sites for their Diaper Drive and Book Drives; and by hosting a Pop Up Giving event at their Team Enrichment Day where they awarded $1,000 to a local non-profit organization. Also, KCCU’s CEO, Tracy Miller, serves on the United Way Cabinet.

Photo caption: KCCU staff present Tony Iovieno of the United Way with a check. From left to right are: Rori Ross, Amber Swain, Tony Iovieno (UWBCKR - New Business Relations), Tracy Miller (KCCU CEO), Patty Decker, and Mike Ogrin (KCCU CFO)

Kellogg Community Credit Union, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan is a full service financial institution serving people who live, work, worship, or attend school in West Michigan. With $502 million in assets, KCCU proudly serves nearly 36,000 members in Battle Creek, Marshall, Kalamazoo, Portage, Grand Rapids, and Three Rivers. A community leader since 1941, KCCU consistently outperforms other financial institutions with a service satisfaction rating of 96% and a long history of growth. For more information, please visit www.kelloggccu.org.