VANCOUVER, Wash.– Columbia Credit Union presented checks for $8,400 to three local veterans organizations. The donations, totaling $25,200, were a result of the credit union’s fall vehicle loan promotion honoring local veterans.
During the vehicle loan promotion, Columbia Credit Union committed to donating $100 for each new and used vehicle, boat, RV and motorcycle loan made online or in branches between Oct. 16 – Nov. 11, 2017. A total of 252 loans qualified for the promotion. As a result, Columbia Credit Union donated $25,200, divided among three local non - profit organizations that serve veterans: Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) , Home with Heroes, and Returning Veterans Project.
This is the third year that Columbia Credit Union has held a vehicle loan promotion in honor of local veterans. Through these promotions, Columbia Credit Union has donated a total of $48, 900 to veterans organizations: $9,800 in 2015; $13,900 in 2016; and $25,200 in 2017. Past donations have benefited CMAC and Home with Heroes. This year, the Returning Veterans Project, which has its office in SE Portland, was added to the list of organization s included in the promotion.
“We’re proud to support local organizations that provide important services and support to veterans,” said Columbia Credit Union President and CEO Steve Kenny. “We’re committed to making life better in the communities where our members live and work. These donations are just one way we can honor our veterans and thank them for their service to our country. ”
At right, from left: Jake Carse, President, Home with Heroes; Larry Smith, Chairman, Community Military Appreciation Committee; Steve Kenny, President and CEO, Columbia Credit Union ; Mike Maxwell, Board Member, Returning Veterans Project; Paul Lipscomb, Executive Director, Returning Veterans Project ; and Michael McCarrel, Director of Operations, Returning Veterans Project.