SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (September 28, 2023) — On Tuesday, September 19, Horizon Credit Union Go-Givers embarked on their 6th annual day of volunteering during Go. Give. Grow. For one afternoon in September each year, the credit union closes its branches and opens up
a world of giving through this company-wide community outreach event.
This event is the credit union’s largest community outreach event of the year. Over 400 employees, leaders and CU volunteers – including the CEO, Jeff Adams and Board Chair, Steve Sharon – from central Washington to western Montana down to southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, volunteered 1600 hours at 20 local organizations that make an impact on food and housing insecurity.
In just one afternoon Horizon employees sorted, moved, packed and bagged over 50,000 pounds of food; sorted and organized dozens of bags of clothing; painted and deep cleaned facilities; raked, weeded, winterized and landscaped yards and gardens; packaged 8000 diapers and made more than 1500 cards that will be given to isolated senior citizens to help brighten their day.
Here is what some of the Go-Givers had to say when asked what they like most about Go. Give. Grow.
“I think it’s amazing how we shut down operations. That tells people we’re really, really, devoted to giving back to our community.”
“Working for the Ronald Donald House, because it’s such a great organization, and it’s so fun to be there and then for all of us to do it together, we’re just bonding the whole day.”
“My favorite part about Go. Give. Grow. is the fact that Horizon is able to allow employees to give back to causes that we’re most passionate about. To close our doors and be able to put ourselves out there and make sure our employees are invested in the community is such a great thing.“
“Second Harvest is actually a program that my family has personally benefited from, so I’m very thankful that I’m in a spot that I can pay it forward.”
“I’ve done Ronald McDonald House the last couple of years and being able to give back to an organization that provides housing for parents and families, who are clinging to life literally for their kids, just means the world that I’m able to be a very small component in helping those families.”
Making a difference is not just a one-day event at Horizon. Volunteering and contributing to the community are integral parts of Horizon’s mission. In addition to closing one afternoon each year, each employee is given up to 24 hours of paid volunteer time to use during work hours each year. Many employees also volunteer outside of work hours on their own time.
To view photos from this event click here. To see more of Horizon’s Go-Givers in action check us out on Facebook or Instagram.
Horizon Credit Union is a growing not-for-profit financial cooperative with roots in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Founded in 1947 as a member-owned credit union, Horizon now serves over 113,000 members with 32 branch locations across four states. Horizon is committed to meaningful community involvement across the Northwest.
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