Credit Union Supports Children's Hospital

October 15, 2014
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CaptureLivonia, Mich.�- �In celebration of International Credit Union Week, October 13 18, 2014, Zeal Credit Union is participating in a variety of activities and fundraisers. During the official International Credit Union Day, Thursday, October 16, Zeal Credit Union is inviting members to participate in "Shop for Miracles."� This is a one-day Credit Unions for Kids campaign to raise funds for Beaumont Childrens Hospital, the local Childrens Miracle Network Hospital. Each time members use their Zeal Credit Union-issued credit or debit card on Thursday, October 16, Zeal Credit Union will donate a quarter to Beaumont Childrens Hospital.� Funds raised stay in the community to help support the hospitals greatest needs, including life-saving research, equipment and charitable care. "Helping children receive much-needed medical care is one of the many ways that credit unions work together to demonstrate their cooperative spirit and the credit union philosophy of "people helping people," said Lisa Fawcett, vice president of marketing for Zeal Credit Union. "Its our members who help us make the difference locally and worldwide." Other activities sponsored by Zeal Credit Union include: Monday, October 13, beginning at 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, October 17: An online silent auction to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network and A Strong Financial Michigan Defense Fund, available at www.ZealCreditUnion.org. Wednesday, October 15, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Zombie Mental Math Adventure for kids at the Westland Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland. Thursday, October 16: Visitors to all Zeal Credit Union branches during regular business hours will receive special giveaways. Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. 1 p.m.: Free Shred Day at Zeal Credit Unions Southfield branch, located at 25123 Southfield Road.� Non-perishable food donations for Gleaners Food Bank will be collected. Formerly known as Co-op Services Credit Union, Zeal Credit Union is a full-service, non-profit financial institution with assets exceeding $513 million and maintains 11 full-service branch offices in metro Detroit. Members also have access to more than 3,000 shared branches and nearly 28,000 ATMs nationwide. Member deposits are insured to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency. For more information about Zeal Credit Union, visit the credit union website www.ZealCreditUnion.org or call 800.321.8570.
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