United Federal CU Recognized for Social Responsibility Efforts
May 16, 2017
United was founded in 1949 by people just like you who believed in the values of the community and who believed in service to one another. We’ve been serving Members ever since, growing into who we are today with the knowledge that strength in numbers brings opportunities and prosperity to all of us.
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has taken first place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Outreach Award competition for Michigan-based credit unions.
The Dora Maxwell Award recognizes credit unions that have excelled in community relations and are committed to ongoing charitable programs within their communities. The competition is administered at the state level by the Michigan Credit Union League.
“We are deeply appreciative of this honor,” said President/CEO Terry O’Rourke. “It is always gratifying to be recognized, and especially so when the honor reflects our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve.”
UFCU received the award for its sponsorship of the 2016 Berrien County Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run teaches lifelong health, fitness, and self-esteem to girls ages 8-14 who meet in small teams twice a week to learn life skills. The girls also train for a non-competitive 5K that is held at the conclusion of the 10-week program.
UFCU has been sponsoring the Berrien County Girls on the Run program since it began in 2009, and has served as presenting sponsor since 2013. The credit union’s support of the program is demonstrated not only with financial support, but also through volunteerism and by lending the professional expertise of staff to market the event. Employees spent an estimated 200 hours volunteering with the local Girls on the Run program last year.
This is UFCU’s second Dora Maxwell Award in as many years. The credit union received the honor for its Pay It Forward program in 2015. The idea for Pay It Forward came from employees during the economic downturn in 2008 when they requested that funds set aside for annual holiday parties be used to help the needy instead. UFCU responded by giving each employee a set amount of funds to donate to the individual, family or charitable organization of his or her choice — a practice that continues to grow as UFCU’s footprint and workforce grows.
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About UFCU
United Federal Credit Union has served its Members since 1949 by helping them to build a sound financial future. UFCU consists of more than 150,000 Member/owners worldwide, and manages assets in excess of $2 billion. Its corporate offices and main branch are located in St. Joseph, Mich., with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Ohio.