Security Service Charitable Foundation Donation Feeds Veterans and Families in Need

(SAN ANTONIO, TX – JULY 20, 2021) –– The Security Service Charitable Foundation is helping Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center provide assistance to local veterans, military members, and their families through a $2,500 donation to their Food Pantry Program.  This donation will provide meals for more than 100 veterans and their families throughout Colorado Springs, CO.

“Through partners like the Security Service Charitable Foundation, we are able to provide valuable resources and services to our area’s most underserved veterans and active military members,” said Melodie Owens, resource development and events manager for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. “This $2,500 donation will help us fill our food pantry with nonperishable items to further assist our military community in need.”  

Founded in 2014 by Marine Corps Veteran Jay Cimino, Mt. Caramel Veterans Service Center collaborates with community partners to provide military, veterans, and their family members with access to a wide range of assistance programs. Services include behavioral health counseling, employment and transition support, job placement and internships, financial coaching, food support, and more. 

“At Security Service, we believe it is critically important to serve those who have served our country,” said Derrick Aguilar, senior vice president of member service – Mountain Region for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “The Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center has created a service-based platform to unite various veteran-focused organizations under one roof and provide a liaison to help active military members, veterans, and their families navigate available resources.”

Since opening its doors, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center has impacted 46,945 clients including 35,153 veterans.

The Security Service Charitable Foundation helps further Security Service Federal Credit Union’s corporate goal of community service by contributing to deserving organizations and causes in the credit union's market areas.

About Security Service Charitable Foundation 

The Security Service Charitable Foundation was created to reinforce Security Service’s commitment to the community by contributing to deserving organizations and causes that benefit the community and help to improve the quality of life for its citizens. The Security Service Charitable Foundation is a Texas Non-Profit Corporation and federal public charity that was incorporated in 2007 and is the charitable arm of Security Service Federal Credit Union. 

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 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union by enriching the lives of its members with beneficial financial solutions and a lifetime of service excellence. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.