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Hopewell Federal Credit Union provides donation to the American Red Cross of Licking County
March fundraising campaign results in $500.00 donation to Red Cross
HEATH/NEWARK, OH (April 9, 2015) — March was Red Cross month and Hopewell Federal Credit Union celebrated with a variety of events to mark the occasion. Fundraising efforts included the sale of Everyday Hero cards for one dollar at their Heath and Newark locations and Red Cross t-shirt sales. In addition, HFCU hosted a blood drive on March 13th, 2015 at its Heath office which included 11 viable donors. Over the course of the month, Hopewell Federal Credit Union raised $500.00 which was presented to director, Rod Cook, on April 8th, 2015.
The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each Friday all members of the Hopewell Federal staff wore red t-shirts highlighting notable statistics about this organization including:
- Every 60 seconds 250 people are assisted by the American Red Cross
- 3000,000 times a day a child receives a measles vaccination from the Red Cross and our partners
- 200 times a day Red Cross volunteers help a family affected by a house fire or disaster
- 32,000 times a day a person receives lifesaving Red Cross health, safety & preparedness training
- 380 times a day Red Cross connects Armed Forces members with their families
About Hopewell Federal Credit Union (HFCU)
Hopewell Federal Credit Union, one of the leading credit unions serving Licking County, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that is owned by its members. They provide a full range of financial services including savings and checking accounts, loan products and business accounts. HFCU operates with the mission of helping its members get ahead financially and serves anyone who lives, works or worships in Licking County.