Member One Marks Week of Giving with $38,000 in Donations
Expanding upon GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement, Member One Federal Credit Union donated a combined total of $38,000 to five non-profit organizations during what the Credit Union called its “Week of Giving.”
· Lynchburg Area Veterans Council, Inc. ($7,000) – The Council provides services from a consortium of local chapters of military groups that connect veterans to needs-based resources including education, healthcare, financial assistance, housing, transportation, and social support.
· Feeding Southwest Virginia ($10,000) – This large local food is an affiliate member of Feeding America and for the last four decades, their ultimate mission has remained the same: eliminate hunger in our region. Over $33 million worth of food and grocery related products are channeled through a network of 380 partner feeding programs in our 26-county, 9-city region that provide food or meals to those in need.
· The Least of These Ministry ($7,000) – TLOT provides gap-based support for the unsheltered in our area, including basic housing, warmth, clothing, showers, and laundry services in the Roanoke Valley. TLOT has helped permanently house nearly 400 people over the last 4 years.
· Carilion Clinic Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ($7,000) – Carilion Children’s is the only dedicated hospital for children and adolescents in Southwest Virginia, located in Roanoke, Virginia. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals provide comfort, treatment, and hope to millions of sick kids. Children’s Miracle Network is a nation-wide network of hospitals (with local connections) that provides cost-free healthcare and patient services, as well as education and equipment for those in need.
· Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council ($7,000) – A local chapter of the national Girl Scouts organization, providing girls (K-12) with empowering social opportunities, including business and financial education (Cookie College), as well as offsetting membership fees through financial aid for participation.
“Our Week of Giving, anchored by GivingTuesday, is a great opportunity for us to support our community where we’re needed,” stated Alex Lucas, VP of Community Impact. “Our employees, our members, and, in this case, our plusONE Visa® cardholders have a giving heart. It’s a great week to acknowledge and facilitate that giving, and to remember that we, all together, are the Credit Union and giving back is in our DNA.”
A portion of the Week of Giving funds were made on behalf of Member One’s plusONE credit card, a card that provides cash back to members and the community. With a mission to help our members, employees, and communities flourish, Member One Federal Credit Union is honored to be able to assist these five worthy community organizations in continuing their important work.