Genisys Credit Union Raises Over $25,000 for Walk for Warmth

Auburn Hills, MI. - August 04, 2021 - Throughout 2020 and 2021, members, employees, friends and family of Genisys Credit Union raised funds for Oakland Livingston Human Service Agencies (OLHSA) annual Walk for Warmth Campaign. From their efforts, the credit union was able to make a $25,730 donation to OLHSA.

“The past year and a half has brought continued challenges, but I am in awe of the Genisys team & our members for generously donating to support their neighbors,” said Jackie Buchanan, President and CEO of Genisys Credit Union. “Service agencies play a vital role in our communities and I am elated to be able to give back to OLHSA to show our support for the services they provide.”

During the year, Genisys staff holds a variety of fundraisers throughout the credit union’s Oakland County branch locations and their Home Office to raise funds to donate to Walk for Warmth. In a typical year, the funds raised go towards households to help with heat-related emergencies, but as the impact of the pandemic continues funds will also assist with general expenses such as medication costs. 

“As an agency we were inspired by our community partner, Genisys Credit Union, who went out of their way to support families and households throughout OLHSA’s service areas by making the Walk for Warmth possible in 2021. Walk for Warmth funds were especially important this year as many of our families continue to recover from the pandemic,” says OLHSA CEO Susan Harding.

In addition to raising funds, OLHSA’s campaign ends with an indoor walking event in late February. Due to COVID restrictions, this year’s event was organized to occur outdoors in May. Canterbury Village partnered with OLHSA to host the event.

About Genisys Credit Union: 

Genisys Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that has been committed to helping its members financially since 1936. Based out of Auburn Hills, MI, the credit union is the fourth largest in Michigan with over 225,000 members and 32 branch locations. With a highly competitive suite of products such as High Yield Genius Checking and Youth Savings Account as well as loans for small to mid-sized businesses, Genisys specializes in providing consumer and business financial solutions through its branches, a multi-channel contact center, and a variety of mobile and online banking services. Genisys has consistently received the highest 5-star Bauer Financial Rating for safety and soundness and in 2020 was the proud recipient of the Crystal Performance Award by Raddon, a Fiserv Company. Raddon evaluates credit unions based on performance metrics across service, member relationships, sales, and other areas. They are proud to be committed to their communities. Connect with Genisys on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok by following @genisyscu. For more information visit www.genisyscu.org