LAWRENCEVILLE, GA � Peach State FCU donated $500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County following the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Credit Unions annual charity golf tournament. The tournament earned more than $14,000 this year, benefitting 11 organizations throughout the Northeast Georgia area.
"Donations like this one from Peach State directly benefit our area youth by providing them with after school activities and a place to do anything, from their homework to finding a lifetime mentor," said Michael Williams, Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County.
"Peach State strives to fully embody the credit union philosophy of People Helping People and donations like these set an example for the youth of the communities that we serve. We want to help our current members
and the members of the future," said Laura Ryll, Peach States EVP/COO and Board Member for the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Credit Unions.
About the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County
The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. It is facility based, employs paid professional staff supplemented by part-time volunteers, and offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas; Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Learn more at
www.bgcjcga.org.
About Peach State Federal Credit Union
Peach State is a $297 million credit union that serves more than 44,000 members in Barrow, Clarke, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee, Richmond 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.
