First Community Credit Union Supports Project Ignite Light

First Community Credit Union (FCCU) recently held fundraisers for Project Ignite Light, an organization that supports area abused and foster children. Since January, employees of FCCU raised $5,000 for the organization. In addition to the funds, FCCU donated 106 fleece blankets and 270 pajamas to Project Ignite Light’s ‘Bags of Hope.’

Project Ignite Light strives to give thousands of abused children a piece of security and hope. They do this by providing ‘Bags of Hope’ delivered through local advocacy centers. The bags are customized for the child’s age and gender and include items such as a blanket, pajamas, undergarments, personal hygiene items, flashlight, book and a water bottle. Every reported abused child receives a free bag. Currently they provide approximately 250 bags each month throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Since their founding eight years ago, Project Ignite Light has helped 14,000 children and they have a goal of bringing this program nationwide. For more information visit http://www.ignitelight.org/.  

“This is an overwhelming outpouring of support,” said Amanda Geisler VP of Growth and Development for Project Ignite Light. “We cannot do what we do, without fundraisers like this and community outreach.”

Each quarter FCCU’s 150 employees choose an organization to support by raising money and awareness. Abused and foster children were the focus of the first quarter charity and Project Ignite Light was the organization chosen to support.

During its 78 year history, First Community Credit Union has grown to be one of North Dakota’s largest credit unions with 150 employees and 15 branches whose field of membership covers approximately one third of the state. As a credit union, FCCU is owned by its members. This is different than other financial institutions which are owned by a select group of stockholders. The Credit Union's profits are returned to the members in the form of better services, accounts, and favorable rates on savings and loans.