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RIVERSIDE, Calif.–More than 500 children made Christmas crafts and enjoyed “Story Time with Santa” recently during the 29th Annual Festival of Trees to raise funds for pediatric services at Riverside University Health System Medical Center.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Dave Larson, President/CEO of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, was recently appointed to the board of directors of Special Olympics Minnesota. He will serve a three-year term and help provide oversight, strategic direction, and help ensure resources for Special Olympics Minnesota, the CU said.

PORTLAND, Ore.–Providence Federal Credit Union reported it has exceeded its annual contribution commitment to Providence St. Joseph Health’s Helping Hands Fund delivering an additional $15,000.

EUGENE, Ore.– PenFed Credit Union’s Eugene Service Center has announced charitable donations totaling $25,000 to Burrito Brigade, Eugene Mission, Veterans Legacy, and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Egan Warming Center Programs. 

ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis.–Royal Credit Union announced it has purchased land here to build a new, free-standing office

JACKSON, Tenn.–Leaders Credit Union distributed more than $7,000 toward 15 goodwill projects across its West Tennessee markets. The funds were part of LCU’s  third annual annual “From Leaders with Love” campaign.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine–Town & Country Federal Credit Union collected nearly 50 pints of blood through two blood drives the credit union hosted at its Operations Center in Scarborough. 

WATKINSVILLE, Ga.–Peach State Federal Credit Union has made a donation to the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) on-campus food pantry as part of its commitment to donate to local food banks throughout the year.