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Credit Union CEO heads to Washington D.C. to accept Adoption Hall Of Fame Award
GLENDORA, CA (June 11, 2015) — The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) has selected Mendell L. Thompson, President and CEO of America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU), into their Adoption Hall of Fame for his tireless advocacy in defending the cause of the fatherless. The National Council for Adoption will honor Mr. Thompson at the “Great Expectations – A Celebration of Adoption” gala ceremony on November 5, 2015, in Washington, DC.
Thompson is being honored for his visionary leadership in spearheading the adoption program at America’s Christian Credit Union. Since 2009, ACCU has helped nearly 1,200 children find their forever families. In response to the news of receiving this award Thompson said, “This is such an honor and we are so blessed by what God is doing in the lives of these families. We believe that every child deserves a forever family and will continue to work every day to advance the cause of adoption.”
“At National Council For Adoption, our goal is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a loving and permanent family. America’s Christian Credit Union shares our commitment to improving the lives of children through their affordable adoption loan and grant programs. We are honored to present the 2015 Adoption Hall of Fame Award to Mendell Thompson, who has gone above and beyond to help children come home to their forever families.” – Chuck Johnson, president and CEO, National Council For Adoption.
About The National Council for Adoption
The National Council for Adoption is passionately committed to the belief that every child deserves to thrive in a nurturing, permanent family. NCFA’s mission is to meet the diverse needs of children, birthparents, adopted individuals, adoptive families, and all those touched by adoption through global advocacy, education, research, legislative action, and collaboration. To learn more, visit www.adoptioncouncil.org.
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.