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CUNA Strategic Services Calendar Program Donates $1,000 on Behalf of MembersOwn CU to Credit Unions for Kids
MADISON, WI (February 24, 2013) — Day by day, credit unions continue to show their support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by purchasing calendars branded with Credit Unions for Kids.
The calendar program, administered by CUNA Strategic Services, Inc. (CSS), resulted in $2,500 in credit union donations in 2012. More than 94,500 of the calendars have been sold since 2010, with more than $7,500 in donations going to the Credit Unions for Kids program.
CMN Hospitals in Nebraska will get an extra benefit, thanks to a commitment from CSS to donate a percentage of its net proceeds from sales of the specially branded calendar. One purchasing credit union was randomly selected to receive the donation.
“This year’s sales enabled CSS to make a $1,000 donation on behalf of MembersOwn CU in Lincoln, Neb.,” said Wes Millar, senior vice president of CSS. “We plan to make another donation next year as well.”
“CUNA Strategic Services has not only raised critical funds for our Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals but they’ve also helped drive awareness of the Credit Unions for Kids program through the sale of their calendar,” remarked Joe Dearborn, senior director for CMN Hospitals. “We are delighted to work with CSS.”
Credit Unions for Kids has raised more than $100 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since its inception in 1996. It ranks only behind Walmart and Costco as one of the largest donors to the program that assists children and their families.
For more information, visit http://www.cunastrategicservices.com/calendars.
About CUNA Strategic Services
CUNA Strategic Services Inc., owned jointly by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the state leagues, saved credit unions more than $30 million in 2012 through its alliance programs. It provides credit unions with access to quality products, services, and technologies delivered with a competitive advantage made possible through volume pricing and strategic program development. For more information, visit cunastrategicservices.com.
About Credit Unions for Kids
Credit Unions for Kids is a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues and associations, and business partners from across the country, engaged in fund-raising activities to benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. Adopted as our movement’s charity of choice, credit unions are the third largest sponsor of CMN Hospitals. For more information, visit cu4kids.org.