Ferndale, MI - March 17, 2020 – Credit Union ONE partnered with the American Heart Association to sponsor Duncan Elementary School in Shelby Township for the “ Grow A Healthy Heart  Program”, held on Monday March 2nd.

As part of the program participating students learn things such as, getting 60 minutes of exercise daily, eating fruits and vegetables with each meal, avoiding tobacco in all forms, reducing sodium intake and to choose water over sugar sweetened beverages.  Walking and running along with just moving examples were used to show the importance of keeping yourself fit. As part of the program, Credit Union ONE also donated to the Physical Education Department of each school for the purchase of equipment, and also donated pencils and book marks to all students in the school.

Working with the program for the day was Nichole Piche, Youth Market Director from the American Heart Association, Physical Education Teacher Kari Stecker ( Pictured ), and John Kozich Credit Union ONE. This was the second year at Duncan and the program continues to grow.

“The children were excited and the enthusiasm and energy shown by the students at the all school assembly program presentation was amazing,” said John Kozich Vice President of Community Relations at Credit Union ONE. “ This is a great way for kids to learn at an early age the importance of a healthy heart and healthy habits. The program by the American Heart Association surely is appreciated by the students and staff at the school”.

Credit Union ONE, is headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan. Organized in 1938 by five people with $51.00, the credit union now has approximately $1.5 billion in assets and provides its 125,000 members with consumer banking services such as mortgages, credit cards, auto financing, and deposit products via digital platforms and 20 branches located in Southeast Michigan, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. twenty offices Through its affiliation with Hantz Financial Services, members have access to a comprehensive range of investment, insurance, estate/tax planning, and advisory services. Credit Union ONE also participates in the CO-OP Network providing members access to nearly 30,000 surcharge-fee ATMs and over 5,600 branches across the United States. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook and Twitter.