America's Christian Credit Union is Named Adoption-Friendly Workplace

October 13, 2015
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Dave Thomas AwardGlendora, CA, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced America's Christian Credit Union (ACCU) as one of Americas 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces for 2015 for the third consecutive year.� ACCU ranks 8th in the Small Business category, and is tied for 92nd among all organizations nationwide. To view the full list, visit adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org. Since 2008, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has compiled an annual list of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces to honor employers who offer the best adoption. The rankings, compiled from an annual survey of U.S. employers, are determined by an analysis of each companys adoption benefits, including the maximum financial reimbursement and the amount of paid leave provided for employees who adopt. "We are incredibly excited and grateful to see a growing number of employers across the country provide adoption benefits for employees," said Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. "Adoption, and in particular adoption from foster care, is an important and increasingly common path to parenthood; we commend all of the employers across the country who recognize the importance of providing benefits to employees looking to expand their families through adoption," said Soronen. In 2012, America's Christian Credit Union established a workplace program in order to support employees looking to adopt and foster children. "We are grateful to the Dave Thomas Foundation for recognizing the work of others to support the cause of orphans. We believe every child deserves a forever family and will continue to support the work of the Dave Thomas Foundation in their tireless efforts to serve foster children," said ACCU President and CEO, Mendell L. Thompson. ABOUT THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION: The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the more than 134,000 children waiting in North Americas foster care systems. Created by Wendys� founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grant making. To learn more, visit davethomasfoundation.org, call 1-800-ASK-DTFA, or follow the organization on Facebook and Twitter. About Americas Christian Credit Union America's Christian CU provides a broad range of financial solutions to individuals and ministries that empower them to reach their stewardship goals while expanding God's Kingdom. Founded in 1958 and currently managing nearly $500 million in assets, ACCU serves the financial needs of its individual, family, ministry and business members. Funds entrusted to the credit union are reinvested in Kingdom purposes, supporting the Church worldwide.� For additional information, visit www.AmericasChristianCU.com.
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