TFCU Makes First Donation to the El Paso Rhino Hockey Association

El Paso, Texas – The first community Spirit Debit Card presented by TFCU has already shown great promise of return within its first six months of use. The Credit Union’s partnership with the El Paso Rhinos kicked off December 2020, with a giveback initiative to help support the mission of the El Paso Hockey Association, a 501(c)(3) organization serving over 1000 local families by offering youth, high school, and adult hockey programs.

TFCU’s promise to the El Paso Hockey Association was to give $0.05 for every qualifying purchase, then match the total donation made for the next three years. Thanks to all El Paso Rhinos Debit Card holders, TFCU was able to donate about $1,000 to the program so far. The money given will help the Rhino Rookies Program, under the El Paso Hockey Association, to pay for high expense equipment such as sticks, helmets, and skates, in efforts to make hockey an accessible sport for the youth of the community. Both organizations look forward to the continued success that this partnership will bring.

• A TFCU Checking Account is required to order a TFCU El Paso Rhinos Debit Card.

• A $0.05 donation will be made for every non-PIN transaction.

• Non-PIN transactions include signature-based authorizations, including purchases at retail stores, restaurants, online, utility bills, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and more.

• A one-time $5.00 fee will incur when ordering.

To learn more about the benefits of the card, visit:
https://www.tfcu.coop/products-services/el-paso-rhinos-debit-card

About TFCU: Established in 1936 as a credit union that provided educators and their families with quality financial products and services, TFCU continues to serve its heritage and has since expanded its charter to include everyone in El Paso County. With over $800 million in assets and serving over 67,000 members, TFCU believes in the power of community and upholds the philosophy of “people helping people” in everything they do. At TFCU, they are committed to being El Paso’s premier financial institution through trust, education, and excellent member service, stimulating personal enrichment and community economic development.

For more information, contact Ale Loeza, Marketing, and Public Relations Manager for TFCU at
915-497-1218 or email aloeza@tfcu.coop

About the El Paso Rhinos: From cow barn to ice hockey rink, retired and former El Paso Buzzards professional hockey player Cory Herman founded the El Paso Rhinos in 2006. The Rhinos faced many challenges trying to find support in creating a local culture for a sport that wasn’t traditional to the border community. Today the Rhinos volunteer their time to show their support for the El Paso community by making over 300 appearances annually including visits to schools, non-profit organizations, and other local events. They were named Kraft Hockeyville USA 2020 by Kraft-Heinz, the National Hockey League, and NHL Players Association. The El Paso Figure Skating Club currently has over 100 active members, and the rink sees over 230,000 visitors during the holiday season.