CUs Support Hospitals, Clean Neighborhoods & Kids in Need

Employees from the $1 billion SPIRE Credit Union based in Falcon Height, Minn., gather to pick up litter alongside a two-mile stretch of Highway 23 just west of SPIRE’s Ogilvie, Minn., branch. Standing from left to right are Carrie Luckhurst, Stephanie Smith, Ashley Taylor and Shawn Johnson. This long-standing commitment to creating a cleaner environment spans 27 years; the first cleanup took place on June 4, 1991.

Katie Andrews from the $2.6 billion Robins Financial Credit Union in Warner Robins, Ga., presents its Community Project check to Alan Yauck and James Allen, volunteers with the Dublin VA Hospital. Robins Financial recently contributed $10,000 to volunteers with the Dublin VA Hospital as part of its annual community project. Organizations were selected by a board committee based on their reputation and the work they do for the community. Groups of volunteers from the Dublin VA Hospital have been restoring the Lake Leisure area for the past several years. The funding from this project will be used to build the first inclusive playground in the Laurens County area.

The green team from the $2.3 billion American Heritage Credit Union in Philadelphia, Penn., poses for a picture during their ninth annual Fall Adopt-A-Highway event on Sept. 19. Thirty American Heritage employees went to work to clean two miles of PA Route 13 between Academy and Knights Roads in Philadelphia. Local pedestrians, small business owners and drivers passing by continuously acknowledged the volunteers for their hard work and efforts to clean up the community.

Two people adopt a pet after attending a pet adoption event in San Diego, Calif. The $3.5 billion Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego teamed up with NBC San Diego, Telemundo and the San Diego Humane Society on Aug. 18 for this year’s feel-good event: Clear the Shelters. The community-driven pet adoption drive helped find loving homes for over 2,300 animals in need; nationwide, the campaign resulted in 100,927 animals being placed in their forever home. Since its beginning in 2015, Clear the Shelters has resulted in more than 250,000 pet adoptions. Mission FCU proudly support efforts that raise awareness about pet overpopulation, shelter overcrowding, and the importance of spaying and neutering animals.

Employees and race attendees pose for a picture. The $483 million BMI Federal Credit Union in Dublin, Ohio, laced up in support of the Westerville Area Resource Ministry Hunger Heroes 5k and one-mile run. Running alongside friends and supporters is BMI President/CEO Bill Allender. This will be the second consecutive year in which BMI is a sponsor. The Westerville Hunger Heroes 5k and one-mile run is planned and organized by students at Otterbein University. The students volunteer to raise awareness about the ShareBacAPac program, which provides healthy foods and snacks to children in need. More than 7,000 food bags were distributed to Westerville children during weekends of the last school year. All proceeds from this event go to the ShareBacAPac program and the Otterbein University’s Promise House.

Employees from the $470 million First City Credit Union in Los Angeles, Calif., present a $10,000 check to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Standing from left to right are: SVP and chief development officer for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Alexandra Carter; First City Credit Union President/CEO Jim Miller; Children’s Hospital Los Angeles President/CEO Paul S. Viviano; and First City Credit Union Vice President, Member Services Mike Wilkins. First City, through its Helping Hand promotion, raised and donated more than $16,000 to various area hospitals. First City donated $10,000 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles; $2,500 to Los Angeles County, USC Medical Center Pediatrics in Los Angeles; $1,000 to Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster and $2,500 to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. During the fundraising effort, First City gave members opening a new checking account $25 while also donating $25 on the member’s behalf. Credit union members selected which hospital received their donation. These beneficiary hospitals are within First City’s sponsor groups.