Credit union raises $850 for Paws with a Cause

American 1 Credit Union of Jackson, MI is dedicated to the communities they serve and feel strongly about giving back.� American 1 Credit Union raises money each month for different local charities.� During the month of February funds were raised for Paws with a Cause, headquartered in Wayland, Michigan. The money was collected through a variety of activities.� From February 1 through February 14 staff members could purchase "Candy Grams" made by the Marketing Department of American 1 Credit Union.� There were three varieties of "Candy Grams" available.� The first was a bag of Swedish Fish that said, "Youre oFISHally the best", the second was a box of Reeses Pieces that read, "I appreciate you to PIECES", and the third was a box of Junior Mints that said, "Thanks for making each day an enjoyMINT". Staff members would purchase a candy gram for $3 or two for $5, and send them to other staff members or purchase them to take home for their own friends & family.� Altogether over 140 "Candy Grams" were passed around, and more than $200 was raised. "It was fun to watch the staff encourage each other," said Event Coordinator, Jayme Bicknell.� "Some Candy Grams were sent anonymously, just to brighten a fellow staff members day.� Its definitely a fundraiser we would do again," she continued. We also had a staff member donate two tickets to the University of Michigan verses Ferris State University hockey game.� They wanted to do something good with the tickets, so we gave away one entry per dollar that was donated to Paws with a Cause.� Over $75 was raised through this fundraiser. American 1s Home Office and North Street branch locations also have fresh popped popcorn and bottled water available for a donation, every Friday. Altogether $850 was raised for Paws with a Cause.