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$13,350 to Children’s Miracle Network is Latest in Series of Charitable Efforts by America’s Christian Credit Union
GLENDORA, CA— Topping off a year of fundraising efforts that were augmented by a generous corporate match from Co-Op Financial Services, America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU) has donated over $13,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This amount represents the total raised by the credit union’s staff through a variety of means in 2012. The credit union has been involved in Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising annually since 1998.
ACCU President/CEO Mendell L. Thompson presented a check for $13,350 to Michael Sandler, Associate Director for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN), who accepted the funds on behalf of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). ACCU employees raised the funds through payroll deductions, a company match, and numerous fundraisers throughout 2012.
In one of the fundraising ventures last spring, running enthusiast and ACCU Director of Human Resources Richard Mathews completed the SacTown Credit Union 10-mile Run For The Kids at the state Capitol on April 1st, raising $400 in charitable contributions for the Children’s Miracle Network. The credit union added the proceeds to its CMN fund, which continues to support the care of sick and injured kids at CHLA.
This run was one of many efforts by ACCU, which places a high priority on outreach and support within the communities they serve. In January of 2012, President/CEO Thompson had presented another large check to Sandler of CHLA, this one for $14,428, representing total funds raised by ACCU and its staff for CMN in 2011.
America’s Christian CU participated in a series of events to uplift the community during the 2012 holiday season as well. One such event, which took place during Thanksgiving week, was the Shoes That Fit effort hosted and coordinated by Central City Community Outreach in downtown Los Angeles. ACCU staff raised funds to purchase 55 pairs of shoes that were given out during this event and also sent a team of 15 volunteers to staff it. The event helped serve 1500 people with nearly 1,000 pairs of new shoes, over 500 pairs of used shoes/clothing items, and 370 “Boxes of Love” to families on L.A.’s Skid Row so they could have a special holiday meal with their families.
In December, ACCU staff bought gifts for 35 needy children served by Our Neighborhood Homework House, a non-profit that provides tutoring and extracurricular activities to schoolchildren in the Azusa area. Also during the holiday season, staff participated in a pair of separate outreach events – a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway and Christmas gift-wrap and distribution ministry — through a partnership with the Dream Center Los Angeles.
President/CEO Mendell L. Thompson explains, “It is truly our joy to participate in our community with these charity efforts. I appreciate our Board, management and staff for their wholehearted support of fundraising on behalf of those less fortunate. I’m humbled that our stewardship of charitable funds through our various fundraising campaigns can help make a difference in their lives.”
About America’s Christian Credit Union
America’s Christian CU provides effective banking solutions to individuals and ministries that empower them to reach their financial goals while expanding God’s Kingdom. Founded in 1958 and currently managing close to $500 million in assets, ACCU serves the economic needs of its individual, family, ministry and business members. Every dollar entrusted to the credit union gets reinvested to build churches and fund ministries. For additional information, visit www.AmericasChristianCU.com.