Cooking up a storm: Credit unions in the community
March 20, 2019 12:01 PM
Meal prep
Volunteers from Hanscom Federal Credit Union in Massachusetts banded together to cook for guests at Fisher House Boston, an organization that provides accommodations for family members caring for veterans who have been hospitalized.
Play ball
Children will be able to play basketball thanks to a donation from Sikorsky Credit Union. The Stratford, Conn.-based institution donated 15 basketballs to benefit a local community center's after-school program.
Rising star
The Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union in Brooklyn, N.Y., announced the recipient of its "rising star" scholarship. Timothy Kutyla, a member and world-class gymnast who attends the University of Minnesota, received the $5,000 award.
Lego wars
Santa Fe, N.M.-based Del Norte Credit Union sponsored its third Lego competition, an event that challenges children, who are divided into two divisions based on age, to build and problem solve.
Keeping warm
Fifty blankets were collected by Naveo Credit Union in Somerville, Mass., and distributed to the community during a blanket drive. The CU participates in the statewide drive each year.
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Working together
Point Breeze Credit Union in Hunt Valley, Md., donated $20,000 to help the Arc Northern Chesapeake Region increase its capacity and the services it provides. The Arc NCR assists those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to "live, work and thrive in the community."
Receiving recognition
SPIRE Credit Union in Falcon Heights, Minn., was the recipient of the Business of the Year award granted by the Mora Area Chamber of Commerce. The award recognized the credit union's growth and investment in the community.
Food for all
Medford, N.Y.-based Suffolk Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to an organization that provides food to elementary schoolers over the weekend.
Brain bags
Pensacola, Fla.-based Pen Air Federal Credit Union sent a $25,000 check to a local community center in support of an early learning initiative called Brain Bags.
School spirit
To celebrate a school spirit debit card program, Indiana Members Credit Union in Indianapolis sent a local high school a check totaling nearly $2,500.
