Credit union walks for a great cause

A team of approximately 55 Credit Union ONE (Ferndale, MI) staff and family members walked this year in the 23^rd Annual Walk for Warmth which was held on Saturday, February 22, 2013 at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills.

The Walk for Warmth is an annual event that raises funds and promotes awareness of the emergency needs of low-income people. All funds raised benefit those who face heat-related emergencies during Michigans harsh winters. "This is our sixth year in the walk, and we are extremely pleased that our team continues to grow each year," said John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE.� Our staff is very enthusiastic about this very worthwhile cause and looks forward to participating each year. This year Credit Union ONE, a Heart of Bronze sponsor contributed close to $1,000 to the Walk for Warmth, which included walker pledges and a corporate donation made on behalf of everyone that walked. In 2012, 405 families and over 1,100 individuals were assisted by the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) with funds from Walk for Warmth, and the need is even greater this year.� As always, 100 percent of all proceeds go back into the community. The goal this year is $180,000 for the walk, and by all indications this hopefully will be exceeded.