Community Financial Credit Union Urges Consumers to Stay ‘Green’ and Safe with Annual “Shred It Day”

PLYMOUTH, Mich. (June 19, 2013) – Community Financial Credit Union is encouraging its members and other consumers to recycle their sensitive financial documents and keep their identities safe at the same time.

Community Financial is hosting its annual “Shred It Day” event on Saturday, June 29 from 2 – 4:30 p.m. at the Community Financial branches in Plymouth, located at 500 South Harvey Street, and Canton Center, at 6355 N. Canton Center Road. 

Local residents are encouraged to bring their sensitive materials to shred safely and securely.  There is a limit of two shopping bags or bankers boxes of materials per car at the event.

“More and more people are looking for ways to protect not just the environment, but also their identities from thieves,” said Sarah Cousineau, marketing manager for Community Financial.  “By providing a place to safely destroy and recycle their documents, we are helping them to accomplish both goals.”

In recent years, Community Financial has continued to invest in environmentally responsible banking options including eStatments and eReceipts to which deliver transaction receipts and statements via email instead of paper:

·      Offering members online and mobile banking options.

·      Online bill pay (ePay), so members may pay their bills without writing checks or using stamps.

·       Establishing an eClub for members who make transactions electronically.

To stay connected with Community Financial and keep up-to-date on the latest financial news and information as well as Community Financial’s community involvement, please “like” us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CommunityFinancial or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CFCreditUnion.

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Community Financial Credit Union Helping Communities, Families Celebrate Summer

PLYMOUTH, Mich. (June 13, 2013) – As summer gets into full swing, communities around the state are preparing to host a wide array of events to help families enjoy the season together.

Community Financial Credit Union is a proud sponsor of many events in the area, from movies to concerts and everything in between.

“Families are how our communities are built and why they continue to thrive,” said Sarah Cousineau, marketing manager for Community Financial.  “That is why we are proud to continue to support events around the area which promote families enjoying time with each other throughout the summer.”

Among the events supported by Community Financial include:
-The Summer Cinema Matinee Series 2013 at the Penn Theater in Plymouth (www.penntheater.com)
-Canton Thursday Night Concerts (www.canton-mi.org)
-Friday Family Fun Nights in Novi (www.cityofnovi.org)
-Music in the Air in Plymouth (www.downtownplymouth.org)
-Tuesday Mornings in the Park in Novi (www.cityofnovi.org)

For more information on Community Financial events throughout the summer, visit www.cfcu.org.

To stay connected with Community Financial and keep up-to-date on the latest financial news and information, text “CFCU” to 70 000, “like” us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CommunityFinancial, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CFCreditUnion.

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