DECATUR, GA � Peach State Federal Credit Union has donated food to the Decatur-Area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM). DEAM is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency help for local residents to prevent homelessness and hunger.
Photo: Anne Evans, DEAM Volunteer; Deborah Fancher, Business Development Representative for Peach State FCU; Karen Johnson, DEAM Office Manager; Tish Wallace, DEAM Volunteer
Collection boxes have been placed in every one of Peach States 12 branches as well as the corporate office. Credit union members and employees have been able to help support four different food banks with their donations this year.
"We are proud of the generosity of our members and staff, and this yearlong dedication to contributing to our communities," said Peach State President/CEO Marshall Boutwell. "We strive to support the community in any way we canthe community is our home and it is important that we do our part to maintain its strength and promote prosperity."
DEAM serves more than 250 local families each month and is run almost entirely by volunteers in space donated by local churches. The organization estimates that they distribute an average of 7,000 pounds of food each month.
"This donation will help us feed needy families and allow us to provide financial support to members of our community to help them heat their homes and pay for prescriptions," said DEAM Office Manager, Karen Johnson. "Many people are sacrificing food to purchase medication or pay for their housing needs, so donations like this can help us expand our ability to support local families."
About DEAM
Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides emergency help for local residents to prevent homelessness and hunger. Supported by more than 20 Decatur and Avondale area churches of many denominations, DEAM provides emergency food, financial aid for utilities and prescriptions, clothing and volunteer support to qualifying residents in the Decatur and Avondale area. For more information, visit www.deamdecatur.org.
About Peach State Federal Credit Union
Peach State is a $265 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.
DECATUR, GA � Peach State Federal Credit Union has donated food to the Decatur-Area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM). DEAM is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency help for local residents to prevent homelessness and hunger.
Photo: Anne Evans, DEAM Volunteer; Deborah Fancher, Business Development Representative for Peach State FCU; Karen Johnson, DEAM Office Manager; Tish Wallace, DEAM Volunteer
Collection boxes have been placed in every one of Peach States 12 branches as well as the corporate office. Credit union members and employees have been able to help support four different food banks with their donations this year.
"We are proud of the generosity of our members and staff, and this yearlong dedication to contributing to our communities," said Peach State President/CEO Marshall Boutwell. "We strive to support the community in any way we canthe community is our home and it is important that we do our part to maintain its strength and promote prosperity."
DEAM serves more than 250 local families each month and is run almost entirely by volunteers in space donated by local churches. The organization estimates that they distribute an average of 7,000 pounds of food each month.
"This donation will help us feed needy families and allow us to provide financial support to members of our community to help them heat their homes and pay for prescriptions," said DEAM Office Manager, Karen Johnson. "Many people are sacrificing food to purchase medication or pay for their housing needs, so donations like this can help us expand our ability to support local families."
About DEAM
Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides emergency help for local residents to prevent homelessness and hunger. Supported by more than 20 Decatur and Avondale area churches of many denominations, DEAM provides emergency food, financial aid for utilities and prescriptions, clothing and volunteer support to qualifying residents in the Decatur and Avondale area. For more information, visit www.deamdecatur.org.
About Peach State Federal Credit Union
Peach State is a $265 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.