ANN ARBOR, Mich.– The University of Michigan Credit Union has released its first community impact infographic and video, highlighting its charitable donations, philanthropic initiatives, educational efforts, and sponsorships over the course of 2021.
Titled, “UMCU Gives Back 2021,” the credit union said the video underscores its dedication to thecommunities it serves through financial education, local campaigns, university partnerships, social programs supporting art, K-12 schools, and literacy, as well as donations to local charities and continued service to local businesses in the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Flint, Dearborn, and Saline communities.
“Community, to me, means recognizing the greatness in each individual and recognizing that eachindividual brings something to the greater whole which makes us better,” said UMCU President and CEO Tiffany Ford.
In total, UMCU gave back through 184 financial education workshops and activities, reaching over 4,000 people, and launched a new scholarship program for high school seniors.
Through its philanthropic efforts, UMCU reported its team members volunteered 3,125 hours anddonated school supplies, toys, gifts, comfort items, and funds to deserving charities and causes.
Its sixth annual Shop Local Give Local campaign resulted in $355,572.42 kept in the local economy during the holiday season through members using UMCU credit cards at local businesses. UMCUpartnered with 100 local business vendors in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Flint, Dearborn, and Saline to donate $5,000 to SOS Community Services.
The credit union also donated $70,980 to university partner events and programs, $55,833 as part ofits $1.5 million endowment to Arts Adventures, $15,100 to local businesses, $46,900 to local charities, $6,775 to K-12 schools and literacy programs, and $9,900 to art programs.