Kinecta FCU

Employees from the $4.4 billion Kinecta Federal Credit Union in Manhattan Beach, Calif., celebrate National Miracle Jeans Day on Sept. 12 with department and branch potlucks. Kinecta employees celebrated during the entire month of September by hosting fun and informational activities to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals each Wednesday of the month. As a result, Kinecta's campaign raised more than $11,600 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Align CU

Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Mass., show off their new books. The $564 million Align Credit Union in Lowell developed a new children's book to help teach the basics of financial literacy to children aged three to five. The book, “A Savings Account Saves the Day,” follows James and his best friend Pearl on their adventures to keep their money safe after James' piggy bank breaks. The book was written by Align's #NextGen group and illustrated by Robert E. Bradley, a Framingham State University senior who will be receiving his bachelor's degree in studio art with a concentration in illustration in May 2019. The book was unveiled at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell on Oct. 18 to celebrate International Credit Union Day. Eleven second- and third-grade students were treated to a book reading and given goodie bags with a copy of the new book, coloring supplies, a $10 Amazon gift card to buy a book of their choice and more. Align's new book will be available for a $5 donation at all Align branches. All donations will be given to Raising a Reader Massachusetts, a statewide organization focused on helping families develop home reading routines that build the foundation for a good education.

Hawaii Community FCU

Staff members from the $528 million Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, pose for a picture with school students. Thousands of Hawaiian students received donated backpacks, notebooks, writing tools and more. The items were collected by Hawaii Community, Pacific Media Group and Hawaii Island United Way during the Kako'o I Na Keiki Back to School Supply Drive. More than 7,200 items were donated to 30 elementary schools across Hawaii. The drive included drop-offs at each Hawaii Community branch, a radio remote event at the Kaloko branch and the collection of monetary donations to purchase additional items.