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Indiana Members Foundation Canvas for a Cause raises over $630 for local school
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 14, 2014) — Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, recently donated $634.40 to the Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation, located in Plainfield, Indiana, through its Canvas for a Cause fundraiser. Indiana Members Foundation hosted the event at Chicago’s Pizza in Plainfield on Wednesday evening, October 8th. Local artist, James Martin, led the event helping participants create their own work of art.
The Indiana Members Foundation Canvas for a Cause raises money for schools and non-profits that serve youth in the community. IMCU employees or community members can host a Canvas for a Cause event at a venue of their choice.
“Canvas for a Cause is a great way for Indiana Members to partner with local non-profits and schools in our communities to raise funds to help children succeed. Whether the funds are for books, new uniforms, music equipment or whatever else is needed, Canvas for a Cause is a fun way to raise money in a short time,” stated Mandy Emery, vice president of community involvement at Indiana Members Credit Union and executive director of Indiana Members Foundation.
Shannon Mullen, IMCU Plainfield branch manager and board member of Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation, scheduled the Canvas for a Cause event for the foundation. “Working with Indiana Members Foundation was a fun and easy way to raise funds that help the schools in our community. What a great partner! I feel blessed to work for IMCU and also to be a part of Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation,” said Mullen.
For more information about Canvas for a Cause or to learn how to host your own event, please contact Mandy Emery, vice president of community involvement for Indiana Members Credit Union, at (317) 554-8121, aemery@imcu.com or visit www.imf4kids.org.
About Indiana Members Foundation
Indiana Members Foundation was founded in 2010, exclusively for the purpose of being a positive influence in the community served by Indiana Members Credit Union; specifically, providing school children in the Indianapolis area with the necessities essential for learning and succeeding in their education. For more information, please visit www.imcu.com/foundation.
About Indiana Members Credit Union
Indiana Members Credit Union, headquartered on the southside of Indianapolis, Indiana, was founded in 1956 as the Indiana University Medical Center Federal Credit Union on the campus of IUPUI, and has since grown to 25 branches in Central Indiana, offering members a better financial alternative and a full array of products and services. Traditionally offering better rates on loans and deposits, IMCU maintains true to its roots by “Keeping It Simple” for members. For more information, please visit IMCU online at www.imcu.com.