Community Events

Andrews Federal Credit Union, Suitland, Md., participated in Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) job fair at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md. Over 2,600 people attended the event and Andrews Federal’s human resource department representatives were present to speak to job seekers. Participants were given information on credit reports and scores in addition to being offered the opportunity to become credit union members. Andrews Federal also took part in a community day sponsored by the Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Approximately 250 people attended the event, which was held at THEARC in Washington and offered free school supplies, community resources, food, music and kid’s activities. Andrews Federal provided free financial literacy information and opened new membership accounts.

Black Hills Federal Credit Union, Rapid City, S.D., held its 14th annual school supply drive in August, gathering over 75,000 items for more than 50 area schools. Donations of supplies and monetary gifts from local businesses and individuals are divided by need for every school and given to administrators to distribute to students. Black Hills Federal Credit Union helped organize the drive in Rapid City 14 years ago in partnership with two area teachers. Over the years, the drive has grown to serve 12 Black Hills communities.