Competing for Financial Fitness & Supporting Nonprofits: Community News
This week’s news includes a Halloween candy shipment to troops and veterans, and an auto loan promotion benefiting a children’s hospital.
As part of its HUGE-A-Thon Auto Loan promotion, the $140 million PSE Credit Union in Parma, Ohio donated $25 per booked loan to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. From left to right, Samantha Davison, development specialist at Rainbow Babies, accepts a $5,000 check from Tabitha Baszynski, vice president of marketing/member relations for PSE and Joe Anderson, president/CEO of PSE.
Team member Kimberly Miller, along with others from the mortgage servicing department at the $2.2 billion Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union in Clinton Township, Mich., package meals for the Kids Coalition Against Hunger. In total, team members from the credit union packaged 31,326 meals and donated $7,500 to help make a difference in the local community.
From left to right, Jennifer Gormley and Judy Dial from United Way accept a $12,280 donation from Madonna Attocknie, marketing officer; and Melody Barber, vice president of growth and strategy at the $290 million Fort Sill Federal Credit Union in Fort Sill, Okla. Funds raised in 2019 originated from contributions from staff, credit union members and participants from FSFCU’s 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Efforts in raising money for the United Way are part of FSFCU’s ongoing commitment to the Lawton/Fort Sill community and giving back to those in need. The United Way of SWOK serves nine counties in Oklahoma and two counties in Northern Texas. Local residents who need assistance can receive proper education, income stability, and health and basic needs through programs funded by the United Way.
From left to right, Frank Mancini, president/CEO of the $694 million Connex Credit Union in North Haven, Conn., presents a $3,000 check to Nikia Bigard, the Grand Prize Winner of the 2019 ConneXfactor financial fitness competition. Offered as part of its ConnexCares philanthropic program, ConneXfactor challenged four individuals to dedicate six months competing to see who can improve their financial situation the most. After receiving more than 100 applications, Connex selected four contestants and paired them with a Connex Financial Advocate who acted as a coach, providing them with tips and guidance throughout the contest. A panel of judges then reviewed each contestant’s total progress from April through September to determine the winners.
From left to right, Yorktown High School National Honor Society Advisor Barbara Williams and Vice President/COO Chris Powers from the $61 million Hudson River Financial Federal Credit Union in Mohegan Lake, N.Y., pose for a photo while preparing 1,486 pounds of Halloween candy collected to be shipped to troops and veterans. Williams and the YHS National Honor Society received a certificate of appreciation from Hudson River Financial for their efforts in contributing to the donation drive.
Michele Wherley, human resources/training manager at the $204 million First Capital Federal Credit Union in York, Penn., talks to students about different careers in the credit union. First Capital invited approximately 75 students from West York Area High School to tour its West York Branch. Students learned about the different careers in the financial industry and the differences between credit unions and banks.
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