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WOODBRIDGE, Va.  Belvoir Federal Credit Union employees donated over $2,600 to help others in need this holiday season.

COLUMBUS, Ind.—Centra Foundation, the charitable arm of Centra Credit Union, is offering an alternative opportunity to support the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program.

In the spirit of blending hard work with fun, Diamond held a Holiday Sweater Contest. Employees from various branches and departments participated by wearing their most ridiculous holiday sweater and volunteering for their photo to be shared on Diamond’s facebook page. Each employee chose a charity to support, and the employee whose photo receives the most likes will receive a $100 donation for the charity of their choosing. 

DULUTH, Georgia – Georgia United Credit Union held its 25th annual Wish Tree program to collect new toys and clothing for local foster children through local Departments of Family & Children’s Services.

SAN ANTONIO--Thousands of generous families across the San Antonio area helped the San Antonio Food Bank meet and exceed its million pound goal during the agency’s month-long, citywide Food4SA drive in November. Security Service Federal Credit Union has been the lead sponsor for the annual drive since its beginning 12 years ago.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Peach State Federal Credit Union has donated the toys that were dropped off at all of their branch locations to Toys for Tots.

PORTLAND, Ore.—OnPoint Community Credit Union has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal as number three on the state’s “Most Admired Companies” list in the financial services category.

APPLETON, Wis.-- Fox Communities Credit Union (from the Fox Cities area alone) sent 2 1/2 vans full of toys for the Toys for Tots drive, which is one more van full more than 2013. 

MANCHESTER, N.H. – A $2,125 Community Outreach grant from St. Mary’s Bank will fund an after-school art program conducted by the Currier Museum Art Center.

RALEIGH, N.C.– State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has donated 20 desktop computers to the United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Teaming for Technology (T4T) program.