DULUTH, GA (November 6, 2014) -- Georgia United Credit Union is holding its 25th annual Wish Tree program to collect new toys and articles of clothing for deserving foster children with local Departments of Family & Children’s Services or other charitable organizations. Georgia United invites any interested individuals, schools, or civic groups, to participate by dropping off a gift at any of the 16 Georgia United Branch locations from November 12 – December 12 so deliveries can be made to DFCS prior to the week of Christmas.
The Christmas Wish Tree Program is Georgia United’s longest running community service project with an estimated 14,101 gifts donated to deserving children throughout the program.
Debbie Smith, Georgia United’s President & CEO, commented, “Georgia United has always been involved in the communities we serve across the state. This will be our 25th year supporting deserving children through our annual Wish Tree program. We invite our members, local schools and civic groups to support this program by donating new, unwrapped toys or clothing at any Georgia United branch prior to December 12. For more information on how your group can be involved, contact our Community Development Department at 770.476.6409 or electronically at cd@georgiaunitedcu.org.”
About Georgia United Credit Union
Georgia United Credit Union is ranked as one of the top credit unions in Georgia in both size and safety at $990 million in assets, 128,000 members and 220 employees. Georgia United seeks to make members’ lives easier by offering products, services and education to help members meet their needs and achieve their goals.
Georgia United Credit Union serves all State Agency employees, Board of Regents colleges and universities, employees of over 500 companies and 11 county school systems. Additional information may be located at georgiaunitedcu.org.
Additional information may be located at georgiaunitedcu.org.
Georgia United Locations Accepting Holiday Gifts for Foster Children:
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2 MLK Jr Drive, Suite 466, Atlanta | Fulton County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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400 Whitehall Street, Atlanta | Fulton County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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600 W. Peachtree St, Ste. 401, Atlanta | Fulton County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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4448 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta | DeKalb County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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190 Gaines School Road, Athens | Clarke County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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1710 South Lumpkin St, Athens | Clarke County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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6705 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth | Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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312 Canton Highway, Cumming | Angels Over Forsyth |
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1381 Milstead Avenue, Conyers | Rockdale County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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500 North Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston | DeKalb County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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2270 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth | Gwinnett County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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3840 LaVista Road, Tucker | DeKalb County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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5173 Panola Ind Blvd, Decatur | DeKalb County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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105 North Park Trail, Stockbridge | Henry County Department of Family & Children’s Services |
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605 Calhoun Street, Dalton | Dalton Greater Works |
16. Dublin | 2006 Veterans Blvd, Dublin | WINGS Shelter
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