For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sarah Cousineau
Community Financial
(734) 582-8874 Office
(734) 233-1436 Cell
scousineau@cfcu.org
PLYMOUTH,
Mich. – Community Financial Credit Union celebrates another successful season
of the Warming
Hearts & Homes charitable campaign.
Through
Warming Hearts and Homes, Community
Financial chose several non-profit organizations to receive a donation with the
help of their social media fans. For December 2013, The Heat and Warmth Fund
(THAW), local food pantries and The Salvation Army Coats for Kids Program each
received a portion of $30,000 that was earmarked for Warming Hearts and Homes.
Community
Financial chose non-profit organizations that make a difference in children’s
lives across northern Michigan.
The
Salvation Army Coats for Kids Program has provided warm coats and snow gear to children
in need since 2004 in northern Michigan. THAW helps over 20,000 children in
their efforts to provide energy assistance to low-income families throughout
Michigan. Funds received by THAW help Michigan families keep their utilities
on. Other donations from Warming Hearts and Homes went directly to food
pantries around northern Michigan, feeding those who need assistance during the
winter months.
Surveys
from Michigan residents illustrate that over recent years, the number of people
forced to choose between paying for food and utilities has increased. When
families have to make decisions between paying for food and heat, the ability
to purchase a warm coat just isn’t there. With an exceptionally chilly
2013-2014 winter season, Community Financial wanted to help eliminate the
choice for families across Michigan, and donate to all three causes.
“I
can’t imagine going through the polar vortex, or winter storm Hercules without a
warm coat,” said team member Kent Nordin. “I’m proud to be a team member of such a
giving credit union.”
Community
Financial is proud to be an advocate for warmth and to provide resources to help
eliminate hunger in Michigan this winter season.
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About
Community Financial Credit Union
Headquartered
in Plymouth, Michigan, membership in Community Financial Credit Union is open
to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in 23 Michigan
counties. With more than 50,000 members, Community Financial provides financial
services to members at eight branch locations and through a variety of
automated and online services. For more complete membership information, visit
www.cfcu.org or call (877) 937-2328.
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