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Diamond Credit Union partners with the Reading Royals to support thirteen local causes
(May 18, 2015) — From October 25 through April 11, Diamond Credit Union sponsored the “Shoot for Comm-younity” challenge at 13 Saturday home games. The contest invited local charities to shoot for a chance to win up to $1000 each. The participating causes were: The Children’s Home of Reading, Kencrest EmployNet, multiple Veterans Associations, Berks Encore, Berks Women in Crisis, Derrick Redcay Strong Fund, Boyertown Area MultiService, Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County, Penn State THON for Pediatric Cancer, Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Autism Awareness (donations made to Unending Promise and the Autism Society of Berks County), American Cancer Society. In total, the “Shoot for Comm-younity” challenge resulted in $2,800 in winning for the participating charity organizations.
In addition to the winnings provided by Diamond, the Reading Royals donated $5 for each ticket sold through links on Diamond’s website for each charity’s featured game.
“We’ve always enjoyed partnering with the Reading Royals for fun promotions, but this year’s ‘Shoot for Comm-younity’ challenge is definitely my favorite so far. It’s great to partner with so many wonderful charity organizations to make a difference while having a great time,” stated John Faust, President/CEO of Diamond Credit Union.
Supporting local charities and rooting for the home team…That’s younity.
Diamond Credit Union is the 18th largest credit union in Pennsylvania and is headquartered in Pottstown, Pa., with four additional offices. Diamond serves Berks County and the Tri-County Region and holds over $475 million in assets with over 52,000 members.
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Redcay strong.jpeg: On the Ice with Derrick Redcay at the Derrick Redcay Strong Fund Shoot for Comm-Younity night.
Wyomissing and the childrens home.jpeg: Represenatives from the Diamond Credit Union Wyomissing Branch and the Children’s Home of Reading at the Children’s Home Shoot for Comm-Younity night.
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