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Miami Valley credit unions donate over $21,000 to two local charities

DAYTON, OH (December 18, 2014) — In order to stay relevant and fit people’s modern lives, the credit union chapter system in Ohio is being replaced by CU Outreach Alliances. The new Credit Union Outreach efforts will focus on increasing the overall financial knowledge of the community, such as providing youth with an opportunity to graduate from college with less educational debt, and supporting organizations that provide vital services to underserved populations in the community.

The Miami Valley Chapter board decided, as part of their fiduciary duty, to evenly distribute the remaining financial resources of $21,025.85 between Dayton Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital, and Make-A- Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, which are charitable organizations that have a strong alignment with the purpose of Alliances and the values of the CU Movement

“Giving back to two fantastic local organizations is a great way to spend our remaining financial resources” said James Fletcher, outgoing President of the Miami Valley Credit Union Chapter. “As cooperatives, credit unions are integrally tied to our communities and we are very excited to give back and support those who live here.”

A check was presented to each organization on December 18, 2014.

About The Ohio Credit Union League

The Ohio Credit Union League is the state trade association for Ohio’s credit unions. We make the daily lives of staff and volunteers easier through political and regulatory advocacy, compliance and information services, educational and professional development opportunities, communications, media relations, outreach solutions, and more.

About Dayton Children’s Hospital

The Ohio Credit Union League is the state trade association for Ohio’s credit unions. We make the daily lives of staff and volunteers easier through political and regulatory advocacy, compliance and information services, educational and professional development opportunities, communications, media relations, outreach solutions, and more.

About Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Currently, there are 140 children in central Ohio waiting for their wish to come true. You can help share the power of a wish® by making a donation, volunteering, or referring a child. Make-A-Wish® is in need of volunteers in the Dayton and Hocking Hills areas. For more information, visit our website at ohio.wish.org or call 1-877-206-9474. 


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