Credit Union Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Partnership Against Domestic Violence

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA� A portion of the proceeds raised from the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Credit Unions 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament have been donated to the Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), Georgias largest nonprofit domestic violence organization. Each year, the Chapter designates charities in the local counties served by participating credit unions to receive funds from the annual golf tournament.� "Peach State Federal Credit Unions support of PADV goes back more than seven years.� Weve provided shelter supplies, donated a vehicle, and made numerous monetary donations," said Laura Ryll, Chapter Board Member and Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Peach State.� "This most recent contribution continues our commitment to PADV and provides another example of Peach States dedication to supporting the communities in which we serve." "Peach State Federal Credit Union and the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Credit Unions�are strong supporters of PADV, and we are grateful for this donation," said Carolyn Booth, Interim President and CEO of PADV. �"We rely heavily on the support of our local business and community partners, and�these funds will help us continue to provide assistance to the women and children of Gwinnett County who have been victims of domestic violence.� On February 20, 2013, PADV moved from the old shelter location in Gwinnett to a new state of the art facility in Gwinnett. �This new facility has allowed PADV to double our capacity daily to serve up to 55 women and children. �Gwinnett County now has the largest domestic violence shelter in the state of Georgia." About the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Credit Unions The Northeast Georgia Chapter of credit unions is composed of 19 credit unions.� PADV is one of 11 organizations that the Chapter supports annually.� The Chapters charitable contributions for 2013 total $15,000.

�About Peach State Federal Credit Union

Peach State is a $245 million credit union that serves more than 41,000 members in Barrow, Clarke, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee and Walton counties.� Operating as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Peach States mission is to provide quality financial services that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its member-owners.� For more information, visit www.peachstatefcu.org.

�About PADV

PADV is the largest and one of the oldest nonprofit domestic violence agencies in Georgia. Serving metro Atlanta since 1975, PADV helps to transform the lives of approximately 18,000 women and children every year through emergency intervention, violence prevention and long-term advocacy.� PADVs mission is to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors.� For more information, visit padv.org or follow PADV on Facebook at facebook.com/PADVAtlanta and Twitter at @PADVAtlanta. About Intimate Partner Violence in Georgia Intimate partner violence is widespread.� In 2010, there were 130 domestic violence-related homicides in Georgia, a five percent increase over the previous year.� Georgia is ranked 6th in the nation for its rate of men killing women.� One in four women will experience intimate partner violence.� According to the CDC, domestic violence costs more than $8.3 billion annually through increased health care costs.

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