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Security Service Charitable Foundation Golf Classic raises nearly $150,000 for charity
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 10, 2015) — More than 280 golfers came together for a good cause and to give back to the community. In what has become the single largest fundraiser for the Security Service Charitable Foundation, the annual golf classic raised $148,768.
“Every dollar we raise will go to help non-profit organizations in the states we serve: Texas, Colorado and Utah,” said Steve Schott, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to be able to do something that will have a lasting impact on several communities and help those less fortunate.”
Schott and his team organize the tournament, which is now in its 29th year and has grown significantly from its humble beginnings at Kelly Air Force Base with just 40 golfers.
“This is our primary event for the Charitable Foundation and we are incredibly grateful to our partners and vendors who support us,” said Jim Laffoon, president and chief executive officer for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “Ultimately, the money raised will enable us to do some tremendous things for our members and our communities.”
In 2014, the Security Service Charitable Foundation donated $227,000 to organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House, Colorado Food Care and Share, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and the Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home. The money has been used for things such as feeding hungry children, providing much needed medical equipment and creating a study hall for children to learn.
This year’s classic was held at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club, just outside of San Antonio, Texas.
About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with 70 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.