ST. JOSEPH, Mich. United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) was given a Bonfire Campie award in recognition of its continued support of United Way of Southwest Michigan (UWSM). The Campie Awards recognize successful employee campaigns that benefit UWSMs annual fundraising campaign. Of the 225 organizations who gave to United Way of Southwest Michigan in 2013, UFCU is among the Top 10 contributing companies and has a per capita employee giving rate of over $100.
"I am proud of the way our employees have stepped up their charitable efforts by contributing to such worthwhile organization," said Gary Easterling, United Federal Credit Union President/CEO and Board Chairman of United Way of Southwest Michigan. "At United Federal Credit Union, we encourage everyone within our company to find ways to give back to the communities we serve. As evident by this award, our team is dedicated to helping improve the lives of their friends and neighbors."
United Way of Southwest Michigan raised a campaign total of $3,466,528 in 2013setting a record for the second straight year.
"I am continuously in awe of and inspired by the generous giving of our community and by companies like United Federal Credit Union," stated Anna Murphy, United Way of Southwest Michigan President. "For an employee campaign to be successful, it needs support from leadership that is committed to United Way. Gary Easterling is an exemplary model of this kind of CEO. Not only does he walk the walk with his team at UFCU, but he is also engaged on many levels with United Way and a champion for the work we do."
In addition to financial contributions, every United Federal Credit Union employee is given eight hours of paid time off to use toward volunteering with organizations like United Way of Southwest Michigan, or the organization of their choice. UFCU employees have donated their time to volunteer at UWSM events such as Girls on the Run, Reading Day of Action, and Day of Action for Seniors.
About UFCU
United Federal Credit Union has served its Members since 1949 by helping them to build a sound financial future. UFCU consists of more than 120,000 Member/owners worldwide, and manages assets in excess of $1.57 billion. Its corporate offices and main branch are located in St. Joseph, Mich., with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio. UFCU has been named the Michigan Credit Union League Outstanding Credit Union of the Year 2013. UFCU has also been named the National Federal Credit Union of the Year 2013 by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions.
About United Way of Southwest Michigan
United Way of Southwest Michigan is part of a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting positive changes in communities and peoples lives. Building on more than a century of service as the nations preeminent community-based fundraiser, United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and human resources to address them, and measures the results. United Way of Southwest Michigan is fully accredited by United Way of America, passing annual requirements.
