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Interior Federal Credit Union staff volunteer at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 mile run

WASHINGTON, DC (September 17, 2021) — Interior Federal Credit Union, the official credit union of the Department of the Interior, participated in the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler – a national event raising over $180,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Each year, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run brings together credit unions from across the country with a shared vision of fund raising and helping children. Nationwide, credit unions are the 3^rd largest fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals further demonstrating their strong commitment to their communities and underscoring the positive impact that credit unions make to consumers.

“As a Credit Union, it’s important to us to make a difference in our member’s lives and be part of the community to show our support and drive to be better.” said, Bailie Larson, Interior Federal Credit Union Contact Center Manager, who also ran in this year’s race.

This year, Interior Federal Credit Union sponsored a mile marker on the race route, while Interior FCU staff volunteered their time passing out water bottles to runners at the finish line. Interior Federal Credit Union is dedicated to making the community a better place to live and work. Grounded in community involvement, Interior Federal Credit Union believes the best way to get to know their members is community service and philanthropic efforts.

“As members of the nationwide credit union community, we love to participate when we can. For 3 years now, we have been happy to be a sponsor of the annual credit union cherry blossom race and have our staff volunteer their time on race day. We always enjoy our time spent on national park grounds and the memories we make as a team.” said, Mike Merryman, Interior Federal Credit Union President/CEO.

Interior FCU is driven to give back to the community, serving as a resource to improve and enrich lives by involving its generous employees. The credit union continues their commitment to this goal by selecting organizations to sponsor or volunteer with monthly. Interior Federal Credit Union’s Marketing Coordinator, Lauren Newcomb, said “…volunteering not only brings a positive impact on our community, but also brings our credit union staff together.”

About Interior Federal Credit Union

Interior Federal is a member-owned and run financial institution committed to empowering our members through nationwide service that meets their diverse needs.