Altura Credit Union Spreading Joy this Season

December 16, 2014
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Altura Holiday cheerMoreno Valley, Calif.� Altura Credit Union has teamed up with the Moreno Valley Police Department to help spread joy this season by donating $500 to "Operation Holiday Cheer." The police departments Operation Holiday Cheer offers holiday-themed programs to brighten the lives of pre-selected children and families in Moreno Valley who are facing economic hardship. In addition to financial support, the program relies on community donations of toys, candy and gift wrap, as well as volunteers to wrap presents and serve food at a holiday party for about 45 families. In addition to the party, Santa and his officer helpers parade through Moreno Valley neighborhoods delivering a fun holiday atmosphere with candy, stuffed toys and smiles. Eligible children are also paired with a Moreno Valley Police Officer for a shopping trip where the child can choosetheir own presents up to a $100 value. "Altura is very excited to help bring holiday happiness to struggling families in our community," said Karena Chum, Business Development Officer, Altura Credit Union. "We live and work here and look for opportunities to assist where we can." Photo Caption: Moreno Valley Chief of Police Joel Ontiveros, third from left, and four of his officers accept a $500 donation from Karena Chum of Altura Credit Union for the Moreno Valley Police Departments "Operation Holiday Cheer." The program brings the holidays to families in Moreno Valley, Calif., facing economic challenges. This includes wrapped gifts, a holiday party and Santa parade. Altura Credit Union is very proud of its 57 years of service to Members in the Inland Empire.� Altura is a past-recipient of the California Award for Performance Excellence (CAPE), the states equivalent of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.� Today, Altura Credit Union has 83,000 Members and more than $719 million in total assets.� For more information on Altura, visit our website, www.alturacu.com, or call 1-888-883-7228.  
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