All 274 SECU branches got into the festive spirit spreading goodwill among local public schools across North Carolina. Branches from all 100 counties delivered gift cards to a local public school in their area as a token of appreciation. SECU aimed to give back to public school employees after arguably one of the most difficult years to be in public education, due to COVID-19.
“Our Credit Union prides itself on supporting our public school employees the same way each of our members supports us,” said Jim Hayes, CEO, SECU. “While all state employees have continuously managed our communities with additional challenges this past year, our public school employees have really stepped up to those challenges and this is a small way for us to show our gratitude through random acts of kindness.”
The branches are choosing the schools they’ll support by a random drawing in each branch. Pictured here is Principal of North Ridge Elementary, Robert Soutter in Raleigh, NC accepting a random act of kindness from the staff at SECU’s Raleigh-Strickland Road branch in Raleigh, NC. Soutter commented on the gift, “Thanks so much for the gift card and supplies. These are much appreciated and will be put to good use. Not only are these gifts helpful, but they are a symbol that our educators are seen and appreciated. We are grateful for you and your investment in our school.” SECU branches will continue to spread their goodwill into the coming weeks.