TULLAHOMA, Tenn.–Ascend FCU has donated an additional $20,000 to the American Red Cross to be split evenly between the Heart of Tennessee Chapter, which serves Murfreesboro and surrounding counties, and the Nashville Area Chapter.
Ascend made a previous donation of $20,000 to these two Middle Tennessee Red Cross chapters in 2023.
The 2024 gift went to support the Nashville Area Chapter’s Lifesaver Luncheon, and the Heart of Tennessee Chapter’s Heroes Luncheon, where Ascend was the presenting sponsor. Both events celebrate and honor local leaders and volunteers for their acts of humanity, compassion, bravery, and service to their communities. Funds raised from the events will help the American Red Cross deliver critical services to the communities being served by each chapter.
The credit union said this is its second donation to the Red Cross in 2024. In January, ACU’s employees, and members donated $18,740 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the tornadoes that struck Middle Tennessee on December 9, 2023. The donations were comprised of $15,000 from Ascend and $3,740 from the credit union’s employees and members.
“We are pleased to once again support these two Middle Tennessee chapters of the American Red Cross,” said Ascend President and CEO Matt Jernigan. “Their events are important initiatives that help in the effort to raise funds for emergencies and life-saving services. We understand unplanned emergencies often create personal financial hardship, and our partnership with the Red Cross is an extension of our core mission to meet the financial needs of those in our community.”
Ascend said it has been a longtime supporter of American Red Cross chapters in Tennessee through employee and member fundraising campaigns, blood drives, emergency response donations, and event sponsorships.
In addition, Ascend Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Copeland serves on the board of directors for the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee chapter.
In total, Ascend has contributed more than $137,000 to local American Red Cross chapters.