GLENDORA, CA (November 10, 2014) -- Today, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced America's Christian Credit Union (ACCU) as one of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces for 2014 in the U.S. ACCU ranks third among other small businesses. This is ACCU’s second year on the list. To view the full list, visit adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org.
Since 2008, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has compiled an annual list of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces to honor employers who offer the best adoption benefits in the U.S. The rankings, compiled from an annual survey of U.S. employers, are determined by an analysis of each company’s adoption benefits, including the maximum financial reimbursement and the amount of paid leave provided for employees who adopt.
“We are incredibly excited and grateful to see a growing number of employers across the country provide adoption benefits for employees,” said Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. “Adoption, and in particular adoption from foster care, is an important and increasingly common path to parenthood; we commend all of the employers across the country who recognize the importance of providing benefits to employees looking to expand their families through adoption.”
America's Christian Credit Union established a workplace program in order to support employees looking to adopt children. “We are grateful to the Dave Thomas Foundation for their generosity in recognizing the work of others to support the cause of orphans. We believe every child deserves a forever family and will continue to support the work of the Dave Thomas Foundation in their tireless efforts to serve foster children around the world,” said President and CEO, Mendell L. Thompson.
This is another momentous recognition for the Credit Union after months of celebrating other milestones including the announcement of President and CEO, Mendell L. Thompson as an Angel in Adoption, awarded by Congress for his visionary leadership in establishing the Adoption Loan Program in 2009 that has since helped unite over 1,100 forever families. In October, Mr. Thompson was also recognized by local community leaders for this achievement and awarded the Adoption Service Award by New Beginnings Adoption and Family Services.
The announcement of this list comes in the midst of National Adoption Month, a national effort to raise awareness for the cause of adoption. America’s Christian Credit Union will be hosting ADOPT – Adoption Day of Praying Together to celebrate this special month on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 4 p.m. at their headquarters in Glendora, CA.
About the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the more than 134,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grant making. To learn more, visit davethomasfoundation.org, call 1-800-ASK-DTFA, or follow the organization on Facebook and Twitter.
About America’s Christian Credit Union
America's Christian CU provides a broad range of financial solutions to individuals and ministries that empower them to reach their stewardship goals while expanding God's Kingdom. Founded in 1958 and currently managing nearly $500 million in assets, ACCU serves the financial needs of its individual, family, ministry and business members. Funds entrusted to the credit union are reinvested in Kingdom purposes, supporting the Church worldwide. For additional information, visit www.AmericasChristianCU.com.