Winning on kindness: How to bring the credit union mission to life
I could certainly use a little more kindness in the world right now. What about you?
On this episode, we’re joined by two guests from the Minnesota Credit Union Network, President & CEO Mark Cummins and Director of Engagement Ben Hering, to talk about CU FORWARD, a statewide day of kindness, during which credit unions of all sizes come together to participate in fundraising events, community service projects, and other volunteer opportunities.
CU FORWARD Day emerged from three simple questions:
- How do we spread kindness?
- How can credit unions come together and do more than lobby for tax breaks?
- How can we grow the credit union movement and respond to the pressing challenges of our time?
CU FORWARD Day, which is coming up on Monday, October 12, now touches tens of thousands of people. Though it will no doubt look a little different in the midst of COVID-19, it also might be more important now than ever. In a year when credit union members have lost jobs, juggled childcare needs, contended with police brutality and civil unrest, and struggled to protect their own health and the health of their loved ones, one simple act of kindness can go a long way.
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