COMMUNITY EVENTS

MidSouth Federal Credit Union, Macon, Ga., presented a check to Education First that was dedicated toward sponsoring the Bibb County teachers of the year banquet. The event was held at the Macon Centreplex last October.New Hampshire Credit Union, Manchester, N.H., hosted the credit unions inaugural make-a-wish night at the New Hampshire Cats vs. Connecticut Defenders baseball game. The initiative raised more than $1,600 as 400 of the credit union’s employees, friends and family members attended the game.

Digital Federal Credit Union, Marlborough, Mass., employees volunteered at the 3rd Annual MetroWest Boys and Girls Club kids day in Framingham. The DCU contribution of $35,000 earlier this year helped sponsor the day as well as several other upcoming initiatives for the 3,200 boys and girls enrolled in the club’s after school programs.Champion Credit Union, Canton, N.C., developed a special program for residents of Haywood, Buncombe and Henderson counties. The champions senior rewards program is designed to reward senior citizens, who are age 60 or better, with a number of benefits, including special rates on certificate accounts and discounts on medicines purchased at the Canton-based Martin’s Drug Store.SEFCU, Albany, N.Y., hosted the community volunteer expo at the SEFCU Arena on the University at Albany campus. The free event provided an afternoon of family fun in addition to giving attendees a chance to meet over 70 local nonprofit groups that are seeking volunteers.