AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–Genisys Credit Union was a proud sponsor of the Waterford Kettering High School Student Groups for donating almost 3,000 food items to Goodfellows to benefit local area families.
The Waterford Kettering High School Students Leading Students, Student Leadership, and Student Council groups worked together to make a difference in the Waterford community, the credit union said. Together, they developed a plan to collect food for those in need this holiday season. To add a little fun, they turned it into a friendly competition between grade levels. The Senior Class was the winning grade with 121 more cans donated. The amount collected this year doubles what was donated last school year.
“It is wonderful to see how the students came together to make a difference in their local community. The philosophy of people helping people is what credit unions are based upon. It’s great to see it starting at such a young age,” said Jackie Buchanan, President and CEO, Genisys Credit Union.
Separately, Genisys is celebrating the opening of its Waterford 59 branch, located at 7372 Highland Road, Waterford, Mich.
Genisys said it will also be collaborating with the Waterford community by sponsoring local events, including Harvest Happenings, Taste of Waterford, the Waterford Expo, and the annual Zombie Run.