Organization-wide volunteer day highlights commitment to giving back

Mazuma Credit Union held its 7th annual Give Back Day, a day of service to the Kansas City community, on Monday, October 14th. This year, Mazuma partnered with YMCA of Greater Kansas City in support of their efforts to improve the lives of Kansas Citians through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.

Nearly 150 Mazuma Team Members shared their time and effort at 9 YMCA branches across the city. Tasks at each location prioritized the specific needs of that branch and the community it serves, ranging from cleaning and painting to gardening and packaging hygiene supplies for distribution through the local nonprofit Giving Hope & Help.

Mazuma’s purpose is “Making Kansas City a Better Place to Live, Work, and Bank,” and Give Back Day is one of many opportunities each year for Team Members to put this ethos into practice by volunteering with local organizations in support of their positive impact. Give Back Day is one facet of the Credit Union’s 40 Hours for Good program, which provides Team Members with 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year to encourage community engagement. 

“The YMCA’s partnership with Mazuma Credit Union for their annual Day of Service had a measurable impact on the 9 area centers that took part,” said Tami Carolan, Executive Director of the Cleaver Family YMCA. “This collaboration tackled much needed projects at each YMCA, and we are grateful for the giving spirit, energy, and enthusiasm that Mazuma Team Members brought to their time with us. I could really feel a strong sense of pride and thankfulness that Mazuma encourages volunteerism in the community! Thank you for giving back and lending a hand.”

The Credit Union’s Team Members also appreciate the chance to spend time volunteering, learning new skills, and connecting with each other and local organizations. “I enjoyed working at the community gardens in Parkville,” said Christina Randle, Branch Leader at Mazuma’s Midtown Branch, “The YMCA was very welcoming and informative, and it was interesting to learn more about how their community gardens work. Our Mazuma Team appreciated the opportunity to support the important impact the Y is making in Kansas City.” 

This focus on volunteer engagement is a core aspect of Mazuma’s philosophy, which emphasizes making a positive difference for the Members and community it serves.